OVERVIEW
This is the first book by Tiffany Jenkins that I have read. However, this is the second book she has written about her life with drug addiction. From what I understand, this second book begins where the last one stopped after she got out of prison, rehab, and finally a sober-living home.
I have not read many books about drug addiction because it has not directly affected me, nor have I had a close friend or family member addicted to drugs. I am very fortunate in that regard.
I liked this book as it was an easy read about a difficult topic. I will not be reading her first book, as this second book was enough for me. I liked this book, but didn't love it! It just didn't connect with me.
OVERALL REVIEW: 4.0 stars.
Writing: 4.0 stars
The writing was okay, but it wasn't a book of great literature, and that was not the intent. For the subject matter, the writing was on point.
As a side note, the overuse of "dude" and f-bombs was a bit much.
Character development: 4.0 stars
The main characters are Tiffany and Colin, who met at her cousin's recovery graduation event. Both were in recovery and had not yet achieved a year of sobriety. The book is told from Tiffany's viewpoint.
The secondary characters are Tiffany's dad, Frank, and Tiffany's sister, Lanie. Additionally, her close female friends from recovery are also secondary characters.
The tertiary character who is the most insidious is addiction. It is scary, horrifying, and humiliating.
Storyline: 4.0 stars
The storyline starts when Tiffany enters a women's sober living home. When she meets Colin, all hell breaks loose, and the rollercoaster begins.
The main location was Florida.
Memorable/Informative: 4.0 star
This memoir is very graphic and honest about how hard it is to stay sober with a drug addiction. Addiction is evil, vindictive, and manipulative. This explains why so many folks go to rehab several times before it sticks. But, sadly, many never get clean and sober and die from overdoses.
What I would have loved is information, from an addict's perspective, on how to help keep kids off drugs, alcohol, and other addictions. This would have been helpful, or maybe it will be another book.
Book cover: 5.0 stars
Pretty!
Book title: 4.0 stars
Very appropriate.
DEFINITE recommend
NetGalley eARC/ebook
A Clean Mess by Tiffany Jenkins
304 pages
Harmony
FUTURE release date: 6/3/2025
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
TRIGGER WARNING: Drug use, infidelity, pregnancy, drug addiction, recovery, death of a parent, mental illness, heavy cursing
Happy reading,
Dorothea 💜
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