I stumbled upon an author by the name of Tiffany D. Jackson, whom I am now totally addicted to. Ms. Jackson is an author of young adult novels, but let me tell you, her books are for all adults, young and old alike. I am not a young adult, but I am still young (ha ha ha), and let me just say, I cannot get enough! The book that pulled me in, Monday's Not Coming, is the book that started this obsession for me, WOW! At first, the title threw me way off because I didn't read the jacket or any reviews; I just went straight to reading the book. This story is not just a mystery about a missing girl; it is a deep look at how society can overlook certain children. It is emotional, layered, and honestly, it stays with you after the last page.
Next, I moved on to Blood in the Water. This is a perfect summer read, and you never know what to expect. Just when I thought I had this one all figured out, plot twist. It is a story about a young girl whose father is in jail, and she goes to stay with some "family friends" for the summer on Martha's Vineyard. She decides to investigate the death of a boy, and of course, that investigation leads to secrets in everybody's closet. This was a page-turner; I finished it in one day. Gripping and definitely captured my attention.
Finally, I just finished reading White Smoke. Now, I was not going to read this book because I thought it was going to be about ghosts, and it sort of is, but I digress. Once I got past the first few pages, I had to find out how it was going to end, so I kept reading. The psychological suspense of it all, mixed with eerie haunted house vibes, and on top of that, what's going on in the creepy neighborhood, really. This one was more than a haunted-house story; it delves into mental health, family dynamics, and community realities in a very real way.
I went from 'Put Me On' to 'I'm Locked In,' starting with a recommendation for a good book, then moving on to the next, and so on. Next up, I'll be reading The Weight of Blood. So as you can see, once I read Monday's Not Coming, it was a wrap; I can't stop reading Ms. Jackson's books, in no particular order. That's how you know an author has you, and even though these books are categorized as young adult, don't let that fool you; these stories are layered, meaningful, and absolutely binge-worthy at any age.
Tiffany D. Jackson is becoming my favorite new author, not only because I like the genre but also because her stories are layered. Her books tap into real societal issues, highlighting the pressures young people face, and give voice to experiences often overlooked in the Black community, yet universal and relatable to everyone. And that's what I love the most, this isn't just entertainment, it's storytelling with a purpose.
💋Nina Monroe Says...
If you are building your summer reading list, especially for those relaxing vacation days where you just want to escape and feel something, then go ahead and add Tiffany D. Jackson to your list.
Trust me... you're not going to read just one.
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