Grown

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

• Ripped-from-the-Headlines Mystery: Inspired by real-life events in the music industry, this thriller tackles the dark side of fame, power, and the systems that protect abusers.
• An Unreliable Narrator: Enchanted can't remember the night Korey Fields died. She has blood on her hands, but as she pieces together the past, she realizes she can't even trust her own memory.
• #MeToo for the YA Audience: A searing and essential examination of misogynoir, rape culture, and the vulnerability of young Black girls in a world that refuses to believe them.
• Dual Timeline Suspense: The story alternates between the terrifying ?now? where Enchanted is a murder suspect, and the chilling ?then,? revealing the nightmare that unfolded behind the charm of a superstar.