A review by bookedbymadeline
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I love the mixed media with the podcast and articles throughout the story! This was an excellent retelling of the horror classic “Carrie” in which our FMC Maddy has telekinetic powers that erupt after years of bullying and racial prejudice.

Jackson writes a moving account on issues like bullying and racism in this small town to the point where I felt enraged and sad on Maddy’s behalf. I loved the plot twists and thought it was well-paced! 

We get a few POVs from different characters, some of which were infuriating/annoying. Because of the number of POVs plus the podcast/newspaper articles and transcripts, we didn’t get to know Maddy as well as I would’ve liked!  
 I also wish we got more about Maddy’s background with her family because it’s alluded to at times but could’ve gone deeper. Lastly the romance felt very rushed and kind of out of the blue.

Overall this was a fantastic retelling and perfect YA horror/thriller for Halloween! Very much a “supporting women’s wrongs/female rage” book
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