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A review by purrrcilia
Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
when i tell you i needed to sit down for a few after reading this…
I LOVEEE IT. i think this was the fastest i’ve read a book, (3 days) it kept me immersed the whole time. i couldn’t put it down! the story was extremely intense and really showed a light on the scary stuff in the entertainment industry. it shows how people in power (typically men) use there power to take advantage of people in lower power. i love how as the book slowly continues, the main character starts realizing that her relationship wasn’t safe or okay at all. this book really makes you think. it shows multiple issues as well like how black women are often heavily sexualized, gaslighting in relationships, older men preying on younger girls, etc. i recommend taking a few breaks in between because it can get extremely heavy.
I LOVEEE IT. i think this was the fastest i’ve read a book, (3 days) it kept me immersed the whole time. i couldn’t put it down! the story was extremely intense and really showed a light on the scary stuff in the entertainment industry. it shows how people in power (typically men) use there power to take advantage of people in lower power. i love how as the book slowly continues, the main character starts realizing that her relationship wasn’t safe or okay at all. this book really makes you think. it shows multiple issues as well like how black women are often heavily sexualized, gaslighting in relationships, older men preying on younger girls, etc. i recommend taking a few breaks in between because it can get extremely heavy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Violence, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence