by Sara Shepard
First published 2011
Aria, Hanna, Spencer, and Emily thought their summer might bring some peace. Instead, A delivers a chilling message warning them to abandon their investigation or face consequences. The mysterious tormentor escalates the psychological warfare, leading the girls through elaborate deceptions and false leads. While Aria deals with art therapy sessions focused on "involuntary art" and Spencer competes in a prestigious contest, A manipulates every aspect of their lives. The circle of suspects grows larger as A toys with their minds. Then an unknown episode from Alison's past surfaces, casting her mysterious disappearance in an entirely new light. This revelation changes everything the girls thought they knew about their missing friend. The pace accelerates into a relentless pursuit of truth, but A stays several steps ahead. Each girl must decide how much she can endure as the psychological pressure mounts. The stakes climb higher with every move A makes.
Genres: mystery, contemporary, thriller, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Rosewood
Period: summer
328 pages · Paperback · Wydawnictwo Otwarte
Content warnings: anxiety