61 pages • 2 hours read
Tiffany D. JacksonThe Weight of Blood
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson, inspired by Stephen King's Carrie, follows Maddy, a biracial teenager with magical powers, who faces years of abuse from her white father and severe bullying from her peers after her racial identity is exposed, leading to a tragic and violent prom night at Springville High, the school's first racially integrated event. This book contains references to violence, abuse, murder, bullying, and racism.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Tiffany D. Jackson's The Weight of Blood receives acclaim for its gripping narrative and compelling exploration of race and identity, drawing in readers with its powerful themes and richly developed characters. Critiques include that some plot elements feel predictable or underdeveloped. Overall, it's a provocative and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read The Weight of Blood?
Readers who enjoyed Carrie by Stephen King or The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas will appreciate The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson. This is a gripping, contemporary horror novel that combines social commentary with suspense, aimed at fans of compelling, thought-provoking young adult fiction.
RecommendedReading Age
15-18yearsBook Details
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Race / Racism
Religion / Spirituality
Emotions/Behavior: Revenge
Identity: Race
Life/Time: Coming of Age