A review by ebonyessencebookshelf
Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Tiffany will always be one of my favs. She knows how to string a story together and pull every ounce of emotion out of you. Then once you’re there she goes further and has your mouth dropped and brain all messed up. I mean my feelings were hurt. Had to stop reading so i could cry. Those letters were doing me in.  

Tiffany had me mad at everyone because why are y’all not understanding that Monday is missing. I’m like why are people seeming to not care. I seen some people were talking about the timeline. Even though i don’t think it was hard to catch but once you realize the moment it made more sense. Just in case to help some, to me it was not the part about Monday it was with Claudia because kids can be so insensitive. (You’ll know once you get there). Then everything is like an “Oh ish!” moment. 

Monday’s mom was a piece of work and she displayed her true monster. However, April had me ready to dog walk her down. I understand her entire reason but baby I needed her to do something. Claudia’s mom had me ready to put hands on her too. Like ma’am help that girl. So many people fail kids like Monday and when will that ever change?

Trauma really has a way with moving and changing your life. Both of these girls had a bond that couldn’t be any closer. The signs were there and both were left broken. Layers of trauma, hurt, bullying and more take place. Be kind to yourself. 

Highlights: 
-Leave Breadcrumbs. 
-“Just ‘cause someone got a roof, don’t make it a home.” 
-“Kids tend to forget they roots but roots always the first to carry you back home.” 
-Shoutout to Ms. Paula. 
-“Yiu did save her Claudia! You saved her from that house for years and you didn’t even know it.”