You also feel sorry for the victim's family as they understandably are bitter about the fact that JJ is alive and has a chance at a future when their own daughter will never have that chance. You feel sorry for Alice, she was just so young when the crime was committed and she has paid the price but the media will not leave her alone, they are out for blood. I was thinking that the three girls would meet JJ so it took a while to get past that theory (not sure why I thought that) and then I spent a lot of the rest of the book hoping the author would hurry up and get to what happened as all in the flashbacks the dead girl was just referred to as the dead girl but no name until almost the end. I was interested in reading this book, I love crime dramas and always get lost in the story, this book was no exception. She is the author of over twenty-five young adult novels.This Review: 8.0/10 Value for Money: Level of Realism: Rereadability: Lose Track of Time: “Crisply plotted and smoothly written, this gripping hook is sure to bold teens’ attention.” – School Library JournalĪnne Cassidy’s most recent book, The Dead House, is available now. “The ethical issues and solid, suspenseful storytelling provide many discussion possibilities.” – Booklist This book brings up too many issues to ignore.
Indicate the social relevancy of the issues presented in this book. Refer challenger to reviews and ask them to read the entire book. Looking for JJ could be used when discussing journalism, particularly ethics in journalism. I only wish there were more explanation of why JJ committed such an atrocious act, I understand her anger but what else was going on? Once again she has to confront her past and create a new identity, in the process losing all of the comfort, love, and safety of being Alice.Ī well-written and though provoking read. When it happens, Alice’s cover gets blown, it still comes as a shock. The press is always there and her mother is out there somewhere, too. But there is the ever looming threat that her true identity will be discovered. Alice lives with a foster mother, is a senior in high school, has a boyfriend, and works in a cafe. Now, she’s served her time and has taken a new name and identity. JJ hasn’t existed since Alice was released from prison, but when someone starts looking for her in town, will her secrets be exposed?Īs a child JJ committed a terrible crime, she murdered one of her friends in a fit of rage.
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