Enchanted Jones dreams of being a singer, of being a superstar. But dreams like that are hard to come by, especially when you’re one of only a few Black girls growing up in suburbia.
When she’s spotted at an audition by R&B legend Korey Fields, everything changes. Suddenly her career takes off and she’s thrust into the spotlight, getting access to all she’s ever dreamed of.
But that dream comes with a steep price. Korey may be able to make her dreams come true, but it’s all under his control. She’ll do what he says or she’ll pay the price, in more than just her career opportunities. It’s a frightening, disturbing time for her, but how can she jeopardize all she's dreamed of?
When Korey winds up dead, and Enchanted wakes up covered in blood, immediately she’s the suspect. Could his actions have led her to kill him, or is someone else to blame? Her life depends on answers, and she has none.
Grown is a thought-provoking, emotional, searing look at what young women—particularly those of color—often go through in their search for stardom. There are lots of triggers—rape, sexual abuse, assault, and addiction to name a few—but it’s a story that’s all too real.
I won this from a giveaway months ago, but I held off reading it because I knew it would be tough. It’s such a great book, though.
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