He takes her 'under his wing,' to help her begin her career. There she meets a famous child prodigy, Korey Fields, who has had awards and hits and is now in his late 20s. Her friend, Gab, covers for her and she tricks her mom into going to a singing competition. She desperately wants to have a singing career and be famous. Enchanted Jones's voice rises above most. I fear only certain women will experience this novel as intended.We all have dreams as teenagers, but some people have bigger dreams and the courage to go seek them out. Jackson haunts your life after reading and darkens your world. “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 Read more Now he’s dead, the police are at the door, and all signs point to Enchanted. Because behind Korey’s charm and star power was a controlling dark side. Who killed Korey Fields?īefore there was a dead body, Enchanted’s dreams had turned into a nightmare. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. 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. Groundbreaking, heart-wrenching, and essential reading for all in the #MeToo era.” -Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The BellesĪward-winning author Tiffany D. 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.

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