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niccinite's review against another edition
4.0
Wow
You think you know what's gonna happen, but you don't. This is a good book that will keep you guessing til the end.
You think you know what's gonna happen, but you don't. This is a good book that will keep you guessing til the end.
lourdeslo's review against another edition
4.0
This book really had me questioning what in fact is true or not .I really was flipping back and forth trying to make sure I was understanding everything. Tiffany had me questioning everything haha. Tiffany will make you really pay attention to every detail and you still wont know what happened.
jol69's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. Gritty. Scary if it is true indication of social welfare/prison/legal system in the United States. Whoa...ending!
ashs_books's review against another edition
5.0
Allegedly is my kind of book! It’s about a nine year old girl who killed a baby. Allegedly. I absolutely devoured this book. It was dark, disturbing, creepy and I was on edge the whole time. The book made me feel sad and angry for the characters. I love books that can do that. To be honest, I’m a little confused by the ending, but I also LOVE those kinds of endings!
lbethea336's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-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
4.0
A story that could be true. Very impactful read was really hoping for a different ending. Do recommend.
year23's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-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? Yes
3.5
stellahadz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
This was a good mystery read that had interesting, well-fleshed-out characters, and that shed light on a premise that is often ignored or not explored with the nuance it deserves: child incarceration. The story is told from the perspective of Mary, a teenage girl who has been incarcerated since she was 9 years old. In so many ways, she's experienced more than most adults will ever have to, but the way she perceives relationships and love really reminds you that she's still just a child. I didn't love the final chapter, but some readers might. This book is great for anyone who's getting into thrillers/mystery novels (I'd say the characters feel realer than they do in most novels of the same genre) and it's appropriate for teenage readers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Forced institutionalization, Child death, Pregnancy, and Child abuse
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Vomit
emilybacher's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
gabibi4's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5