Grown: dangers of power

 Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson takes the reader to a place where few have ever imagined going.  17 year-old Enchanted loves to sing and swim.  When her BFF encourages her to audition in NYC for a singing competition she jumps a the chance.  Even though she doesn't get the offer, Enchanted does meet 29 year-old R&B star, Korey.  Korey notices Enchanted and grooms her into joining his record label.  He even convinces his parents to allow her to be mentored by him.  

What unravels is a horrific nightmare of brainwashing, power plays and an industry that protects abusers rather than the innocent.  This novel is a good for teens and adults to understand how grooming can happen and what to do when one sees those signs in their community.