Blood in the Water by Tiffany D. Jackson - Book Review

TITLE: Blood in the Water

AUTHOR: Tiffany D. Jackson

PUBLISHER: Scholastic Press

PUB DATE: July 1, 2025

PAGE COUNT: 255

GENRE: Mystery, Thriller, Horror

AUDIENCE: MG

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

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🩸🌊🦈 I was so excited to see that I was approved to receive an ARC of Blood in the Water. Tiffany D. Jackson is one of my all-time favorite authors, so I could not wait to dive in! Wink (Pun very much intended). Thank you to Netgalley, Scholastic Press, and Tiffany D. Jackson for the opportunity to read Blood in the Water. 

Jackson did a fantastic job shifting her writing toward a younger audience. I was a bit worried the book would be less twisty and complex than her other novels because it was made for MG rather than YA, but it was not in the least. When I thought I knew what was going on, I very much did not. Which, looking back to when I was in middle school, is perfect for that age range. No child wants an author to hold their hand through a mystery/thriller. Writers should trust that their readers are smart, and that also applies to younger ones. I am confident that kids will LOVE this book. And, adults too! I can attest to that. 

Grab this book the second it hits shelves on the first of July! 

Tiffany D. Jackson never disappoints with her writing. I cannot wait to see what she will write next. 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

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