by Lisa Yee
First published 2016
Lea brings her friend Camila to St. Louis for spring break adventures. The girls discover a stray kitten during their visit to an old mansion that holds mysterious secrets. Lea becomes obsessed with solving the puzzle she has uncovered. Her focus on the mystery causes her to neglect Camila, who feels ignored during her visit. The situation grows more complicated when Abby, Lea's best friend, bonds quickly with Camila. Lea watches her two friends grow closer while she feels increasingly isolated from both of them. She must learn to balance her curiosity about the mansion's secrets with her responsibilities as a host and friend. The story follows Lea as she navigates friendship dynamics while pursuing the truth about her discovery.
Genres: friendship, mystery, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers
Setting: St. Louis
171 pages · Paperback · American Girl