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    Grown
    Grown
    Grown
    Audiobook8 hours

    Grown

    Written by Tiffany D. Jackson

    Narrated by Joniece Abbott-Pratt

    4.5/5

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    An instant New York Times bestseller! “Grown exposes the underbelly of a tough conversation, providing a searing examination of misogynoir, rape culture, and the vulnerability of young black girls. Groundbreaking, heart-wrenching, and essential reading for all in the #MeToo era.” —Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles 

    Award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers another riveting, ripped-from-the-headlines mystery that exposes horrific secrets hiding behind the limelight and embraces the power of a young woman’s voice.

    When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. Who killed Korey Fields?

    Before there was a dead body, Enchanted’s dreams had turned into a nightmare. Because behind Korey’s charm and star power was a controlling dark side. Now he’s dead, the police are at the door, and all signs point to Enchanted.

    “Never have I read a story that so flawlessly hits the highest high and lowest low notes of Black girlhood in pursuit of the American Dream.” —Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Jackpot

    Editor's Note

    Chilling thriller…

    Seventeen-year-old Enchanted Jones helps her parents take care of her younger siblings, but she’s searching for a life that lives up to her given name. After auditioning for “BET’s version of ‘American Idol,’” 28-year-old pop star Korey Fields takes her under his wing. He grooms her, and then winds up dead. “Grown” is a chilling thriller examining troubling gender dynamics in the entertainment industry and beyond.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKatherine Tegen Books
    Release dateSep 15, 2020
    ISBN9780063033665
    Author

    Tiffany D. Jackson

    Tiffany D. Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of Allegedly, Monday's Not Coming, Let Me Hear a Rhyme, Grown, White Smoke, The Weight of Blood, and coauthor of Blackout and Whiteout. A Walter Dean Myers Honor Book and Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe New Talent Award winner, she received her bachelor of arts in film from Howard University, earned her master of arts in media studies from the New School, and has over a decade of TV and film experience. The Brooklyn native still resides in the borough she loves. You can visit her at www.writeinbk.com.

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    • 5/5
      Wow! This book was so sad, and powerful! It really shows how messed up the world is.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      An important story. Difficult to read, especially at the beginning but powerful and meaningful at the end.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I was triggered to the core. It breaks my heart when women are praised for anything but when they speak their truths. This is a heart wrenching story.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      ???

      This book broke my heart ?

      He knew better! He knew!

      This is the story of a rising musician and how a popular artist took advantage of her, raped her, tortured her and kept her from her family.

      Unfortunate how this happens to women all over the world. Never in the same way but consistently the same outcome.

      5⭐️ read and utter perfection!

      I expected nothing less from Tiffany D Jackson.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      She is such a great writer. The story is told in a way that makes you feel the pain and innocence ripped away.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Powerful!! Thanks for giving the world a DIFFERENT, never before seen view. This novel is for all of the "Aaliyahs" in the world who's story wasn't told and justice wasn't served.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      4.5 /5 All the feels! I must preface this by saying I've worked with sexual assault and DV survivors for 14 years. The author did a terrific job of weaving the subtle ways the grooming and manipulation and abuse escalated. The portrayal of how victim's reports are recieved felt genuine and sadly true to life. Masterfully written but not an easy-light read but an important topic that needs for light shone upon it!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      An amazing read and well illustrated. Definitely a work of art.
    • 5/5
      Had to read this book for a 12th grade reading assignment and I can proudly say Im obsessed! As someone who is a victim to grown “mens” evil behavior and abuse as a young girl, this book shows respectfully and honestly how hard and traumatizing it is. And the plot twists at the end ? simply amazing!
    • 3/5
      I enjoyed the story and I love that it highlights some very important topics. There were moments that captured my full attention and reeled me in. It turns out to not be as predictable as it seemed in the beginning. For me, there was a lack of character development which prevented me from connecting with the protagonist.
    • 5/5
      This book has well captured the feeling and experiences of women who have been assaulted. I can’t believe it was just fiction, good job! I recommend it to all young and older women alike, anyone can be a victim.
    • 4/5
      This book will leave an impression on you, like it did on me
    • 5/5
      It's is a interesting book that gives you a good idea of what it must have been for the ladies who have been held captive by R Kelly
    • 4/5
      The author did a wonderful job of character development amongst all of the characters. Her ability to give an accurate depiction of the innocence of the main character made the story.
    • 5/5
      Heartbreaking, amazing, so raw and important for everyone to read
    • 4/5
      Literally in love with the voice of the narrator. Amazed at how many different ranges she has and how she transforms each character. This book gave me current day in the news feels which I struggled with while listening, as I felt it took away some of the creativity in the writings. However Tiffany did not disappoint as she adds loads of twists that keep you holding on.
    • 5/5
      One of my favourite YA books. Second time reading it and I love it.
    • 5/5
      Read it, then listened to it. Even better the second time around. The actor is fantastic, she neva haffi do the lawyer man suh with the lisp lol but it was good.
    • 4/5
      Great read but tough to get through. The up side is many girls have gone through this and they are not alone.
    • 5/5
      Engaging read to see how innocent naïveté get methodically caught up in manipulation and control. As well as black girls plight on being heard. Highly recommend!
    • 5/5
      This book was so engaging. I was obsessed from the beginning. This book had me all in my feelings.
    • 5/5
      My heart went out to Enchanted. I remember being in my early teens and getting unwanted attention from grown men. It made me super uncomfortable most of the time. Now what if that same type of attention came from an artist I admired? I probably would’ve entertained it just like Enchanted did because I was “mature” for my age.
    • 4/5
      A difficult book to get through. My heart is heavy! Please check up on trigger warnings and most importantly BELIEVE WOMEN!
    • 4/5
      A very necessary read! I’m really glad that I got a chance to read this book.
    • 5/5
      Absolutely incredible. It was heartbreaking and so difficult to read at times but it has such an important message that I believe everyone should educate themselves on. Read. This. Book.
    • 5/5
      I story that needs to be heard. Address sexual exploitation and mental health issues.
    • 5/5
      Wow. And the narrator was incredible. What a story. ??
    • 5/5
      I don't think I've blown through an audiobook this quickly in ages. This one hurt to read as the subject is just a tough one to digest. It was fast paced and so well written that I was invested the whole way through, hoping that Enchanted would make it out, that someone would believe her, that the bad people would all get theirs. I can't wait to pick up another of her novels.
    • 5/5
      I really liked the book. Kept me on my toes the whole time. Authors note at the end was beautiful as well. Thank you
    • 4/5
      this is a really good book. it really encapsulates the loss of innocence in a heartbreaking and enraging way. the writing is beautiful!
      i'd also recommend the audiobook. it does elevate the experience of the story, even though at times it was pretty difficult to keep listening and had to put the book down for a day or two.
      i recommend it!