Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson

274 reviews

shine_books1's review

I dnf this book because, it was a bit to heavy for me and right now I'm not in the right mindset to read or to even listen to a book that has these themes in it. So in all honesty guys if your reading this books check the TW brand make sure your in the right mindset to read this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Rape, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

whiskers_and_lipstick's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Toxic relationship

mathenam's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Stalking, Blood, Addiction, Sexual assault, Rape, Violence, Domestic abuse, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Murder, and Death

chrissys_library's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I read this book in one sitting, I was so tuned in and engaged to what was happening. My heart was hurt for Enchanted and I knew from the very beginning that Korey was not a good man and it was so infuriating. Everyone in my opinions needs to read this book and believe Black women and girls when they say they are being abused and harm and believe them the first time they say it. This was a heavy one but so so good.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Addiction, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Stalking, and Alcohol

lil_wavy_'s review

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Tiffany definitely did her thang with this ONE. A great read, I was definitely not expecting the ending and was honestly worth finding out too. I'm not gonna lie but this story does remind me of a certain celebrity that y'all may know but I'll let y'all figure that one out.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Drug abuse, Trafficking, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Addiction

lexa's review against another edition

5.0

Fantastic narration. Great story, although didn’t really get the mystery/thriller vibes until the last few chapters. Short chapters really move this page turner along. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Addiction, Confinement, Gaslighting, Rape, Sexual assault, and Stalking

Moderate: Blood

anonymous_blobfish's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

“The most disrespected person in America, is the black woman. The most un-protected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America, is the black woman.” - Malcolm X

This was heartbreaking and powerful, deeply evocative and so fucking upsetting. I spent half my time on the brink of angry tears and the other half fighting the urge to vomit. I do recommend this book but with care at it broaches incredibly heavy and triggering topics. 

CW: sexual abuse, rape, pedophilia, slut-shaming and victim-blaming, assault, child abuse, kidnapping, addiction to opioids, brief racial microaggressions, and PTSD.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Racism

khb08's review

challenging dark emotional informative sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Blood, Rape, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault

bookishpixie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Torture, Stalking, Gaslighting, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Drug use, and Murder

gen_wolfhailstorm's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Blended reading with this title!

The Details: 
Narrated by Joniece Abbott-Pratt
Unabridged 

This was heartbreaking. I had to slow down half way through and read a little at a time because it was so upsetting.

The suddenness of how quickly Enchanted was able to go on tour with Korey and how quickly she began to see the cracks in the supposed fairytale was devastating.

This was such a genuinely difficult read, especially knowing how much this happens in the mudlsic industry and how compliant those within it are. Its either they ignore it or are blatantly actively taken advantage of these young people that are supposedly under their wing.

The power dynamic between Korey and Enchanted was messed up from the start, but I find it hard to feel some sort of way about the parents as I feel like they were blindsided just by allowing their daughter to follow her dreams... it just so happened those dreams were within the power of a cruel, predatory man.

The scenes with Enchanted at the mansion were really difficult to read and when she began to doubt her sanity I just near enough broke down because how many times is a young Black girl going to be told she's crazy for speaking up. Simultaneously I was second guessing her reality too, feeling guilty for it, be because of what she was being subject to, what she was being fed (literally and metaphorically).

Tiffany D. Jackson portrayed a dark and deeply upsetting narrative, giving voice to the many young women who have lived this, trusting in the goodness of people and their love, in the act of chasing their dreams. This was a sad perspective, but one I'm glad I have finally read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Pedophilia, Body shaming, Grief, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Excrement, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Trafficking, Violence, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Stalking, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Blood, Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

Minor: Classism