"The Weight of Blood" by Joy Nash is a compelling young adult novel that intertwines elements of horror and social commentary. It follows the story of Maddy, a girl who is a half-Black, half-white teen living in a small, racially divided town. When she is outed as biracial, chaos ensues, forcing her to confront deep-seated prejudices and family secrets. As she struggles to find her identity amidst the turmoil, Maddy discovers her own strength and resilience. The narrative explores themes of race, belonging, and the profound burden of societal expectations, all while weaving a gripping tale of survival and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2022 by HarperCollins .

Tiffany D. Jackson is a TV professional by day, novelist by night, awkward black girl 24/7. She received her bachelor of arts in film from Howard University and her master of arts in media studies from the New School. A Brooklyn native, she is a lover of naps, cookie dough, and beaches, currently residing in the borough she loves with her adorable Chihuahua, Oscar, most likely multitasking. You can visit her online at www. writeinbk. com.