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A review by charvi_not_just_fiction
Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
4.5/5 stars
Heavy, heavy TWs apply. TWs are read out (in the audiobook) or printed on the first page of the book so please take them into consideration.
I was shaken by this book and at the same time, it took a lot out of me. I had to take breaks between the reading because it's such a raw portrayal of young girls getting caught up in the music industry and being groomed by adult men. Ironically I had catalogued it as right-space-of-mind-tbr and then forgot about it when I started reading it. Don't be me.
The plot and mystery itself are quite intriguing, I was at the edge of my seat the entire time. This is my first Tiffany Jackson book and I'm struggling to convey how utterly raw, terrifying and powerful this book was. It made me cry and feel claustrophobic and so fucking mad at what was happening.
This review is a mess, more of me spewing my words and hoping its comprehensive.
Enchanted is a young girl with the dream to sing and a crush on the superstar Korey Fields. And when he seems to fall for her and offer Enchanted her own album it seems like a dream come true. Except Enchanted is 17 and Korey is a 28 year old predator whose not going to let her go once he has her.
It was so terrifying to see the way Enchanted fell for Korey and was slowly caught in his web. You see her thought processes shift and change as Korey manipulates her and the psychological and emotional torture that's carried out. It's absolutely harrowing and even when Enchanted manages to get away she isn't truly free.
Because black girls don't get justice, especially against superstars like Korey Fields who has everyone in his pockets.
I don't even know how to wrap my thought up but this book utterly destroyed me and did such a realistic portrayal of the themes it took upon. Don't expect anything to be sugar-coated here, it's a great mystery and a terrifying yet powerful depiction of predatory relationships and being a black girl in American society.
I'd definitely recommend everyone to read this but heed the TWs and read when you're in the right space of mind.
Heavy, heavy TWs apply. TWs are read out (in the audiobook) or printed on the first page of the book so please take them into consideration.
I was shaken by this book and at the same time, it took a lot out of me. I had to take breaks between the reading because it's such a raw portrayal of young girls getting caught up in the music industry and being groomed by adult men. Ironically I had catalogued it as right-space-of-mind-tbr and then forgot about it when I started reading it. Don't be me.
The plot and mystery itself are quite intriguing, I was at the edge of my seat the entire time. This is my first Tiffany Jackson book and I'm struggling to convey how utterly raw, terrifying and powerful this book was. It made me cry and feel claustrophobic and so fucking mad at what was happening.
This review is a mess, more of me spewing my words and hoping its comprehensive.
Enchanted is a young girl with the dream to sing and a crush on the superstar Korey Fields. And when he seems to fall for her and offer Enchanted her own album it seems like a dream come true. Except Enchanted is 17 and Korey is a 28 year old predator whose not going to let her go once he has her.
It was so terrifying to see the way Enchanted fell for Korey and was slowly caught in his web. You see her thought processes shift and change as Korey manipulates her and the psychological and emotional torture that's carried out. It's absolutely harrowing and even when Enchanted manages to get away she isn't truly free.
Because black girls don't get justice, especially against superstars like Korey Fields who has everyone in his pockets.
I don't even know how to wrap my thought up but this book utterly destroyed me and did such a realistic portrayal of the themes it took upon. Don't expect anything to be sugar-coated here, it's a great mystery and a terrifying yet powerful depiction of predatory relationships and being a black girl in American society.
I'd definitely recommend everyone to read this but heed the TWs and read when you're in the right space of mind.