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  • By: Tiffany D. Jackson
  • Narrator: Joniece Abbott-Pratt
  • Length: 8 hours 19 minutes
  • Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
  • Publish date: September 15, 2020
  • Language: English
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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

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Grown Audiobook Narrator

Joniece Abbott-Pratt is the narrator of Grown audiobook that was written by Tiffany D. Jackson

Tiffany D. Jackson is the critically acclaimed author of Allegedly, Monday’s Not Coming, and Let Me Hear a Rhyme. 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 in 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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Narrator Joniece Abbott-Pratt
Length 8 hours 19 minutes
Author Tiffany D. Jackson
Publisher Katherine Tegen Books
Release date September 15, 2020
ISBN 9780063033665

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The publisher of the Grown is Katherine Tegen Books. The imprint is Katherine Tegen Books. It is supplied by Katherine Tegen Books. The ISBN-13 is 9780063033665.

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Goodreads Reviews

Kai

October 08, 2020

I fell in love with this cover the way you fall down a very steep set of stairs when you miss a step: instantly and without a chance of resistanceMy first Tiffany Jackson book won't be my last. As a matter of fact, Allegedly has been on my radar for years and now I'm even more determined to read it. Grown was brutal thriller, a battle cry, a sucker punch on rape culture.I finished this book in half a day. I flew through the pages in a single sitting. It helped that the chapters are short, the pace quick, the story enthralling and horrifying at once. It's about a Black girl from a poor family who loves to sing. When a famous rapper discovers her at a talent show he takes her under his wing and promises her love and fame. Sounds like a dream, but it's a nightmare. Enchanted is 17, Korey 28. As his influence on her grows, she loses control over her future, her body and her mind.The book starts with a body and a lot of blood. Korey is dead, which turns out to be a relief, because the more we read, the happier we are to know that this will all end eventually. To begin with, Korey flirts with her, sends her inappropriate messages, is affectionate and caring. We're supposed to like him, because he's talented and cute but proves to be so vulnerable. But the age gap remains, and if you didn't have a problem with it to begin with, you will soon realise that the power imbalance in this relationship does tremendous harm to the main character - and many other girls in real life that are in similar situations. Korey kidnaps Enchanted, takes her phone, cuts her off from her friends and parents, forces her into clothes and roles she feels uncomfortable in, drugs her, gaslights her, physically and sexually abuses her. All of these things are painful but some even impossible to read. What makes this story even more brutal is that this is by no means a made-up situation. It is a reality that many girls and women but also men, trans, nonbinary and queer people experience. (In each over these case, however, the power dynamic is an entirely different one.) This loosely draws on the case of R. Kelly and his predatory, pedophile behaviour. It is important to mention that we're talking about children here. This book particularly talks about the abuse that some of the most vulnerable people in our society experience: Black and poor teenage girls. That is a blatant abuse of power, but it's not the act of a single person. We're talking a group, an industry, a society that turns a blind eye to violence. It's a structural issue, and that makes it even more lethal.This is why I'm thankful that books like Grown exist, that they are accessible to young (and old) minds. They give you the tools to recognise and fight injustice. They give you the words to name and fight inequality.It's an inherently feminist book, one that shows the intersections of identities and how they all influence the privileges we have (or don't have) and how society treats us accordingly.The only criticism I have is that the book is so fast-paced that the structure of the plot almost crumbles. The closer we get to the ending, the more the story dissolves into fractures, and we often only see the most important scenes; finer details are lost in the cracks. I'm also not entirely sure what I think about those last two pages...I say, read this book, but only read it if you feel safe and stable. It's very hard to stomach and could easily trigger readers.Find more of my books on Instagram

Nilufer

May 15, 2022

Okay. I need a drink. Something strong. I feel the rocks sit on my chest. I’m pissed. I’m sad. I’m heartbroken. What an intense, gripping, soul shaking, thought provoking, depressing but also outstandingly realistic, harsh, honest story I’ve just finished. The novel has a shocking opening: A young girl, Enchanted Jones wakes up in a room with painful headache. Her vision is still blurry. Where is she? Oh no, what the hell are those red pools cover the floor? Beet juice. Who does pour beet juice on the floors? Wait a minute! This is not beet juice. THIS IS BLOOD! This place covers in blood pools. This is not her house. This place belongs to Korey! OMG! He’s lying a few feet away covered in beet juice. No... not beet juice... He’s not moving! He’s not breathing! Somebody is knocking on the door and screaming: “ Police! Open the door!”WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING? What happened in this place? Why can’t she remember? Do you want to know how the story goes on? Okay, let me introduce you the characters at first: Enchanted Jones just wants to sign. She wanted to chase her dreams to become a singer. She was only 17 but she knows she is shining like a star when she is on the stage, pouring out her feelings to the old songs she listened with her grandmother. Then a miracle happens which completely rocks her world: she’s discovered by famous, charming R&B singer Korey Fields when she attends to a signing competition. Korey sees her potential and wants to help her career by giving her free singing lessons. Then another miraculous thing happens: he offers her to join his world tour and record agreement. Enchanted feels like she’s in a dream and she doesn’t want to wake up even though her parents are so cautious about their daughter’s intimate relationship with Korey who is 28, showing some possessive attitudes around their daughter and Enchanted’s best friend Gabby thinks she is ruining her life. But Enchanted already fell so hard. She wants to sing. She wants to feel beautiful. She needs approval and support of Korey who already became the center of her world.And then she wakes up. She realizes she’s not living in a fairytale, her life turned into a never ending nightmare. Her knight in shining armor turns into obsessed, abusive, manipulative bastard who holds her captive in his house, playing to her insecurities, telling lies about her loved ones. Mentally and physically abused Enchanted needs to find a way to get out. So what happened to Trey? Who killed him? But most importantly what will happen to Enchanted? It’s twisty, smart, shocking, stimulating, breathtaking and one of the best powerful YA books I’ve read this year earned my five blazing stars. Ending shakes you to the core as well. I think for days I’ll keep think about this book and get more pissed about those manipulative a.holes out there to ruin the underage girls’ innocence and naivety. Tiffany D. Jackson did an incredible job by giving the voice to those young girls who are afraid of talking about traumatic experiences they’ve been enduring, keeping quiet, bowing their heads as silent screams raise up from their throats!bloginstagramfacebooktwitter

Joel

March 08, 2021

t/w: mentions of sexual abuse, rape, assault, child abuse, kidnapping, and addiction to opioids.we read this as part of the february pick for the late night book club over on my channel!Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson demonstrates the dangers of grooming, abuse, and manipulation whilst also showcasing the culture of victim-blaming and the realities that face young Black women. Enchanted's story was a tough one to read, but one that I resonated with at points, particularly with the manipulation that she had suffered. We read as her hopes and dreams were twisted by a man in power, in order to take advantage of her and then manipulate her to staying with him. As discussed during the book club, this book truly shows the dangers of victim-blaming, and how we need to do better in order to believe these victims and their stories. As a young Black woman, Enchanted is at the bottom of the list of those who would believe in her, showing that we also need to do better towards young Black women most of all. The subject area this book deals with is a tough one, but one that I am glad has been written for a young adult audience as it is something that affects them. It isn't something we should hide from them as they should learn and be prepared for the red flags that are present within a manipulative relationship. Whilst I did appreciate this story and the message it was conveying, I did find the ending to be quite rushed in how it tried to wrap up everything the story had to tell. But overall, this story is such an important one and I'm glad we had such a fulfilling discussion about it in our live show last night!ALSO NORMALISE TRIGGER WARNINGS AT THE FRONT OF BOOKS

Chelsea

August 26, 2020

This was hard to get through at times because of the subject matter, but wow was it worth the listen. It is inspired by the allegations of abuse and sexual misconduct against R Kelly, and it deals very, very heavily with grooming, sexual assault, and emotional manipulation. If you're at all sensitive to those things, I would recommend treading with caution as it explores those topics very deeply on page and doesn't really pull any punches as it does so. However, I think that if you can handle the subject matter, this book is a must read. I listened to it via audiobook and I LOVED the narrator's portrayal of Enchanted and I thought it was extremely well done. Overall- this book was just incredible and I highly, highly recommend. TW: grooming, emotional manipulation, pedophilia, sexual assault, rape, child abuse, kidnapping, addiction, revenge porn, suicidal ideation

Gabby

March 25, 2022

So powerful. So moving. I think this is a really important story about things that happen in real life - men in the music industry taking advantage of young girls. This happens everywhere all the time, in every industry, and it’s tragic and it’s heartbreaking and I appreciate this author for writing such a beautiful story and bringing these issues to light.

Chelsea

August 31, 2020

"In my past life, I was a mermaid. I lived deep in the ocean, swimming free, eating crustaceans, and singing five-octave ballads. My notes caused ripples in the sea-whales, turtles, and seahorses alike gathered for my daily concerts. But on land, I struggle to breathe. Humans don't understand my pescatarian diet, and singing is a concept, not an aspiration."This book. Please be prepared, this one features heavy content that might be triggering for some folks who have experienced abusive relationships, but knowing this story is loosely based on the R. Kelly scandal, I was prepared for such. Tiffany D. Jackson weaves an intricate portrayal into the past and present life of Enchanted, or Chanty Jones, a seventeen year old girl who has been forced to grow up more quickly than most, while taking care of her siblings, participating on the swim team, and then auditioning in the music industry. Once she meets Korey Fields, an anxious feeling settled in my gut, and I knew from then on we would experience deep insight into the horrific world of grooming, sexual abuse, and the mystery of whether or not Enchanted killed Korey. This is most certainly mature YA fiction, but if you can handle the graphic nature of the content included, I highly recommend this tale, as it is important, timely, and necessary. *Many thanks to the publisher for providing my review copy.

chan ☆

October 31, 2021

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Melanie

June 07, 2020

ARC provided by the publisher via EdelweissYoutube | Instagram | Twitter | Blog | Spotify | TwitchBuddy read with Isabella! ❤

Sofia

August 27, 2021

I LOVE this book. Grown is devastating. It's chilling how Enchanted's story played out, how she was groomed by an adult man when she was a minor and how easily it was covered up. Fans will excuse anything their idol does. Definitely a dark read, but well worth it. Review to come...

Mira☁️

May 27, 2021

Blog“I'm so sorry, Daddy.None of this is your fault. Not one drop of it. No child should ever take the blame for a man's actions.”Enchanted Jones is struggling to fit into her new subburn high school as one of its few black students. She dreams of becoming an aspiring singer. Everything changes when she meets the renowned R&B singer Korey Fields and, he is 28 years old and Enchanted is only 17, He takes an interest in helping Enchanted achieve her dreams. Enchanted sees this opportunity as a chance to help her family financially. We are immediately placed into mystery from chapter one, in which Enchanted wakes up at the murder scene of the famous singer Korey fields with no memory of the past night's events and Enchanted became the main suspect in his murder.

Absolutely amazing, gut wrenching, and terrifying at the same time. This book was so heavy and emotional, I think I will remember this story for a long time. The story is hard to put down, This book is so important and so heartbreaking. I feel like it could just be a really big warning to so many young girls about things like this, It has a strong message about how it's not the victims fault It's the older person they knew better. A heavy hitter, so sad but so important. Tiffany D. Jackson is quickly becoming a favorite author of mine, and I'm excited to read more of her books.

Trigger Warnings: sexual assault, drugs, mental illness, pedophilia, emotional abuse, physical assault.

Althea ☾

October 27, 2021

This is labeled as a mystery-thriller and rightfully so, the atmosphere was intense and fast-paced the whole way through. I think you should be in the right headspace when you start reading this because watching the manipulation unfold just elicited so many emotions for me. I couldn’t put it down even though it just kept getting more intense.I didn't like with some things about the ending and the plot twist TDJ chose... and that's the main reason didn't give it a full perfect rating.— overall thoughts: 4.5 —⇢ content warnings// (view spoiler)[Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Death (including loved one), Emotional abuse, Grooming, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Suicide ideation, Victim Blaming (hide spoiler)]⇢ representation: Black Main Characters, Black Side Characters, Latinx Side CharacterThe story begins at the climax of the plot when Enchanted wakes up to find Korey Fields dead and she has no recollection of what happened. From there the narration goes to what happened before the incident and as well as shows the aftermath of trauma after you go through said traumatic events with the main character. The way Tiffany D. Jackson decided to end the plotline was, I think, the best decision that could have been possible and I still didn’t see it coming. I do think that it could have been built up more that it was.As a musician, it was so interesting to me that the author chose to portray racism and prejudices in the music industry specifically. It added a layer of relatability for me, especially at the moments when her PTSD manifested while performing. I don’t wish to glorify or romanticize that in any way but since Enchanted is a singer and part fo the trauma was a result of that, it makes sense.My favorite aspect about this whole thing was probably the fact that Korey is actually humanized and not cast as a straight up bad guy while still making it very clear that what he did was manipulative and wrong. He felt like a real person with real feelings, real stories to tell. As the book said, it explores the complicated feelings of loving your torturer. I loved that the teenage dialogues didn’t make me cringe, they felt realistic and genuine. I found it easy to relate to Enchanted as a character. The writing style made everything feel so tangible. I was so intrigued the whole time from her being a swimmer, to a singer, and the murdering mystery part too. I don’t know why it took me so long to pick up a Tiffany D. Jackson book but I’m glad this was the first, I get the hype now. There was such a well established family foundation that I didn’t expect to actually be invested in Enchanted’s family as much as just herself. Usually, I find that even though a book has strong family dynamics, they are never seem to be as deeply entertained to the main character’s development. The author went that extra mile to showcase that and it just goes to show how no one is ever exempt from trauma/manipulation, even those from two parent households. That was a detail I highly appreciated since even in real life, we tend to look at the background of the victim before actually starting to accuse the person who committed the crime.The father-daughter content was very intense for me to read as I am so close to my own dad and the emotions hit me on another level but was still, I think, handled beautifully.Furthermore, it reflected the complicated feelings of not just Enchanted as a victim but her parents as well (with the self blame that parents have being a catalyst for the trauma that was caused). There was one part that sounded like it glorified her trauma when she they said she sang so well in the middle of a panic attack but I think that was done more so to reflect the personality of the people around her. The book even discusses (this all sounds like a lot but it was placed so well into the story) how even those who were abused by Korey in the past didn’t believe Enchanted not killing him even. The story actively tries to show how sometimes abuse is normalized which will always be triggering and intense to read for a lot of people. Again, this is a challenging read but Tiffany D. Jackson managed it well.Please read the author’s note at the end because I feel like it wraps up the themes of the story in the best way.↣ aside from being so important, I find that this was an incredibly written story that handled such sensitive topics well while exploring so many different views on manipulation, grooming, victim blaming, ++ ↢ “I mean, we’re all scared of drowning, everybody trying to keep afloat. You just have to keep swimming. Like in Finding Nemo.”

Bookishrealm

May 19, 2020

Update! Check out my full review: https://youtu.be/L5iL3uOhaz8Thank you to the publisher for the review copy. All thoughts and ideas are my own. Ohhh my goodness. Okay so let me first start by saying that there are a lot of TW in this book including rape, abuse (physical, mental, and emotional), chi

Julie

November 30, 2020

Grown by Tiffany G. Jackson is a 2020 Katherine Tegen Books publication. Uncomfortable- Chilling- Important- I wasn’t sure I wanted to read this book, for several reasons. One, this book is marketed as YA- and as I’ve stated previously, I struggle with this category- again, for several reasons. Two, I learned while researching the book that it was inspired by the R. Kelly allegations, indicating the book might be disturbing and upsetting-And three, I’ve already read one book this year with a similar theme, and that book was so dark I decided I never wanted to delve that deeply into his subject matter again- at least not anytime soon. Yet, every time I turned around this book was in my face with pre-release excitement- in emails, on book club sites, and in ads. Finally, before I could talk myself out of it, I decided to give it a chance. The story is centered around seventeen- year old Enchanted, a talented girl who sees a chance to showcase her musical abilities. When she catches the attention of superstar Korey Fields, he becomes very proactive, taking her under his wing, promising to shape her musical career. The catch? Korey Fields is controlling, manipulative, and a serial pedophile. As the story opens, Korey Fields has died in a violent way, and our sweet, but impressionable, Enchanted is alone in the apartment with him. From that point, the story moves back in time, chronicling the events that led up to Korey’s death. Enchanted narrates the story, explaining how she fell into the clutches of a clever, dangerous sexual predator. As the story progresses the tension mounts, as any adult reader will see exactly where all this is headed, but the question remains- Did Enchanted kill Korey? This story is a dark, alarming, warning shot that both parents and older teens might benefit from reading. Although the novel parrots the headline grabbing case of R. Kelly, there are universally common signs Korey Fields employed to draw Enchanted into his web. Sadly, teens need to be made aware of these signs, taught that anyone who attempts to isolate them, is emotionally or physically abusive, or makes them feel uncomfortable in any way does not have their best interest at heart and is dangerous. This book demonstrates this through the eyes of a teenage girl, which is quite effective. Enchanted matures and acquires mental toughness, recognizing her responsibilities, and gathers the courage to tell her story. It takes a little time for the story to gain momentum, but once the trap is set the suspense is laden with dread, building to a chilling crescendo, leaving the reader stunned and rattled. This is a thought- provoking novel- again, not the type of story I would want to read too often, but because of the way it is written,I think this would be an excellent tool to prompt important discussion between teens and adults. 4 stars*Note- it should go without saying that this book is one long trigger warning. Proceed with caution.

destiny ♡

June 26, 2022

“No child should ever take the blame for a man's actions.” This is one of the best YA contemporary books I've ever read in my life and I'm not sure how I could possibly do it justice with a review. Grown was my introduction to Tiffany D. Jackson's books, and I'm legitimately a little bit sad that it took me this long to pick up something by her, because I adored everything about it: the writing, the characters, the plot, the commentary, all of it. The dialogue flowed so smoothly, the characters felt real, and the entire storyline mirrored reality in a painfully accurate manner. I suddenly miss the smells and tight quarters of my house. Burning sage, roasting rosemary, and Daddy’s aftershave. I even miss sharing a room with Shea. But I can’t go back home. Not only was the writing itself incredible, but these characters... Chanty and her family tugged at my heart so hard, especially her dad in a few specific scenes. I feel like books don't depict great father/daughter relationships all that often, and there were a couple of moments with Enchanted's father that had me in tears over how much he cared and how broken-up he was by the entire situation. (It also served as a solid reminder to outsiders looking in at true crime scenarios that the parents of a teen/child victim aren't always oblivious or neglectful — sometimes, we don't get to see how hard they're fighting behind the scenes to bring their baby home.) Trying to reclaim your life is a lot like drowning. You attempt to stay above water as waves of new information hit you sideways, carrying you further into the unknown. People throw life preservers, but the ropes can only reach so far, and once a riptide catches you by the ankle, all you can do is wonder why you ever thought you’d be OK jumping into the deep end, when you could barely manage the shallows. And above all else, this book serves as a much-needed reminder for a lot of readers that a child should never be held accountable for an adult's actions, but too often, we do place the blame on the victims (especially when those victims are BIPOC kids/teens). There were reactions depicted to Chanty's abuse that I've absolutely witnessed people saying about victims in real life, and so many of them were hateful remarks that seem to be especially saved for BIPOC victims (especially young Black girls, who society loves to "age up" and then blame the kids for it). It's heartbreaking that this book needed to be written, but it did, and Tiffany D. Jackson did one hell of a fine job doing so.✨ Representation: Enchanted and most side characters are Black; Latinx side character✨ Content warnings for: (view spoiler)[pedophilia, abuse, rape, imprisonment, drugging with and without consent, underage drug abuse, underage alcohol abuse, infidelity (hide spoiler)]———twitter | booktok | bookstagram | blog

Peyton

November 26, 2021

Absolutely amazing, gut wrenching, and terrifying at the same time. Major trigger warnings for sexual abuse/assault, rape, and manipulation. This book is so important and I genuinely believe it will help so many young girls. And hopefully it can help other people open their eyes to how people won’t just listen to women! Especially Black women.

BernLuvsBooks

November 15, 2020

5 heart wrenching stars for this tough read about grooming, assault, abuse and how women are treated when they come forward with allegations. Grown is a heart wrenching but important read and unfortunately extremely relevant. 💔⁣⁣⁣⁣This book was emotionally charged and left me feeling spent when I turned the last page. The journey 17 year old Enchanted takes in this book is harrowing. The things she endures are unspeakable, worse because we know others have lived through the same and worse. My heart broke as I read this book. I was upset, sad and disgusted. How can victims be treated in such a way that they are essentially vilified and victimized again for coming forward? I just don’t understand. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Tiffany D. Jackson is a phenomenal writer. She takes on heavy topics and demands we pay attention. I partially listened to the audiobook which was excellent. Highly recommend this suspenseful murder mystery focusing on important issues that demand our attention! ⁣⁣

Jessica

November 14, 2020

Trigger warnings for rape, grooming, abuse, drug use, and discussion of suicide. Wow, this book was so heavy and emotional and real. I read this book in two days because I couldn't put it down. Enchanted was a normal teenager who just wanted her chance to be a star and an older, famous musician took complete advantage of her and violated her in every way. My heart went out to Enchanted, her family, and her friends. I really enjoyed how we got to see how hard it was for her parents when, in many situations, people would ask how parents could possibly allow that to happen or how Enchanted would possibly stay in that situation. This was so complex and hard to read, but I was glued to every page and had to know what would happen next.

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