Bro, the twist in this book was unreal... ( )

Bro, the twist in this book was unreal... ( )

I'm not sure where I got this YA novel or why but I decided to grab it off the shelf for my last read of the year. It is , like many YA books, suitable for adults too and I really enjoyed it! Abby has always protected her little sister, Maya but when the ne'er do well, druggie, dropout is suspected of murder will she be able to save her or even want to? There are plenty of twists and it was an easy, enjoyable read. ( )

I'm not sure where I got this YA novel or why but I decided to grab it off the shelf for my last read of the year. It is , like many YA books, suitable for adults too and I really enjoyed it! Abby has always protected her little sister, Maya but when the ne'er do well, druggie, dropout is suspected of murder will she be able to save her or even want to? There are plenty of twists and it was an easy, enjoyable read. ( )

Abby has always looked out for her sister, Maya, but one day when Abby is running and finds the murdered body of Maya’s boyfriend things get a little complicated. Abby is especially disturbed to find Maya’s cell phone near the body. She immediately begins thinking of ways that she can either find the real killer or cover it up so that her sister does not get into trouble. The more she investigates into her wild sister’s life of running away, drug use, and relationships with shady characters, the more Abby realizes that everyone will believe Maya committed this crime. Does she believe Maya committed this crime? Can she find a way to keep her sister out of jail?

This mystery will keep a lot of readers guessing all the way until the true killer is revealed. Abby’s actions often go above and beyond to try and find ways to help Maya, and some readers might question what she is truly willing to do in order to protect her sister. The family dynamic of the two girls and their parents is complicated and difficult, which makes this tragedy harder for them to deal with and comprehend. There are some hard truths in this mystery and none of the characters are angels by any means, which makes it difficult for the reader to decide who they are rooting for. The story is intriguing and will keep mystery lovers reading to the very final reveal.