Tuesday's Tome - Allegedly

 

Here is today's Tuesday's Tome - Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

Tiffany D. Jackson’s Allegedly is a gripping psychological thriller that pulls you in from the very first page and doesn’t let go. With its twists and turns, this novel is an emotional roller coaster that keeps you questioning what’s true until the very end.

The story follows Mary B. Addison, who, at just nine years old, allegedly killed a three-month-old baby named Alyssa—an infant who was in her mother’s care at the time. The case becomes a national media frenzy, and Mary is quickly labeled a monster. She’s convicted and sent to a harsh juvenile facility, referred to as "baby jail," where she spends years cut off from anything resembling a normal childhood.

Now a teenager, Mary lives in a group home under constant supervision. Her only connection to her past is the brief, strained visits from her mother every other Sunday. Isolated and abandoned, Mary finds solace in an unexpected friendship—and then discovers she’s pregnant. Fearing her baby will be taken from her by social services, Mary makes a bold decision: it’s time to tell the truth about what really happened the night Alyssa died.

Allegedly is a must-read for fans of suspenseful, thought-provoking fiction. With an unforgettable narrator(who is perhaps a bit unreliable), complex characters, and a chilling plot, this novel will leave you questioning everything you think you know. The ending? Let’s just say I didn’t see it coming—and that’s what makes it so powerful.

Tuesday's Tome - If the Shoe Fits

 I am starting to realize that I am racking up a lot of audiobook time in my car commuting to and from work.  So I am going to try and get some of the more enjoyable books out there.  These books are not brand new, and no one is paying me for these reviews.  Just me - enjoying books.  I've decided to call the segment "Tuesday's Tome" just because it's a catchy title.  Words are my own with the help of Chat GPT to make the review sound more polished.  I just love Chat GPT; don't you?

If you love a good fairy tale twist, If the Shoe Fits delivers in all the right ways. This contemporary romance follows Cindy, a recent fashion school graduate eager to break into the industry. Unfortunately, the job market isn’t cooperating, so she returns home to live with her stepmother, Erica Tremaine—a high-powered executive behind a hit reality dating show.

Cindy takes on the role of nanny to her younger half-siblings while figuring out her next move. Unlike the traditional Cinderella tale, Cindy’s stepmother and stepsisters are actually kind and supportive. When Erica finds herself short a few contestants for the upcoming season of Before Midnight, Cindy unexpectedly joins the show—despite never seeing herself as reality TV material.

As the show’s first plus-size contestant, Cindy faces unique challenges, from ill-fitting wardrobes to unexpected friendships—and maybe even real sparks with the bachelor, whom she actually met on a flight before the cameras started rolling. With a potential career boost and a cash prize that could kickstart her dream of designing shoes, Cindy's journey is anything but predictable.

Does she find love? Launch her fashion career? You'll have to read it to find out—but rest assured, it’s a charming, feel-good story with heart and humor.