by Lisa Unger
First published 2009
Ridley believes her family life is perfect until she prevents a street tragedy and becomes an overnight media celebrity. The sudden attention triggers a series of revelations that expose her entire existence as an elaborate deception. Her parents have lied to her. Her friends cannot be trusted. Even her rebellious brother hides secrets. A mysterious new neighbor claims he wants to help, but Ridley questions his motives too. She discovers that uncovering the truth about her past and her family's hidden secrets becomes a deadly game. The smiling faces around her conceal dark truths that threaten her life. Ridley realizes she cannot turn back from her quest for answers, even if the investigation kills her. Lisa Unger crafts a thriller where appearances deceive and nothing is as it seems.
Genres: suspense, mystery, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: secrets, unreliable-narrator
480 pages · Paperback · Books4pocket