Once again I have devoured a Tiffany D Jackson book in one sitting! I loved everything about this book.
What I loved most was that the horror elements were set against a social backdrop and were based on real life themes i.e. the "Get Out" reference. It's totally warranted. It deals with many issues from marijuana legalization to mass incarceration. These social issues help build up the atmosphere and environment of the setting, but they aren't the main issue. They are just used in the setup of the book. I think Ms. Jackson expects the reader to already know a little about these subjects, which is why she doesn't go into detail.
I fell HARD for Marigold, but I also questioned everything that she saw, did, or said because she's an unreliable narrator. She has problems with anxiety, phobias, and drug addiction with the latter being fueled by the former. Because she is the MC, we see everything from her point of view, so everything and every interaction needs to be taken with a grain of salt. She can easily make enemies out of everyone, but everyone wasn't an enemy. In the end, the novel is half about her self-growth and half about the problems in the town.
My favorite character was Sammy. OMG! I love that kid. He was a big bundle of love, brains, truth, and sarcasm. I would fight anyone to keep him safe.
It's a 5/5 for me!
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