Girl on the Verge
by Pintip Dunn
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Pub Date Jun 27 2017 | Archive Date Jun 30 2017
Kensington Books | Kensington
Description
In her small Kansas town, at her predominantly white school, Kanchana doesn’t look like anyone else. But at home, her Thai grandmother chides her for being too westernized. Only through the clothing Kan designs in secret can she find a way to fuse both cultures into something distinctly her own.
When her mother agrees to provide a home for a teenage girl named Shelly, Kan sees a chance to prove herself useful. Making Shelly feel comfortable is easy at first—her new friend is eager to please, embraces the family’s Thai traditions, and clearly looks up to Kan. Perhaps too much. Shelly seems to want everything Kanchana has, even the blond, blue-eyed boy she has a crush on. As Kan’s growing discomfort compels her to investigate Shelly’s past, she’s shocked to find how it much intersects with her own—and just how far Shelly will go to belong…
Praise for The Darkest Lie
“Heartbreaking and heroic. You won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough!” --Romily Bernard, author of the Find Me trilogy
“A twisty, fast-paced thriller that kept me guessing to the end.” —Shannon Grogan, author of From Where I Watch You
“This one will tug your heart and leave you breathless!” --Natalie D. Richards, author of Six Months Later
“A headlong rush into the shadows of secrets that should not be kept.” –Michelle Zink, author of Prophecy of the Sisters
Advance Praise
“Dunn keeps the suspense level high and the risk factor great through taut plotlines and compelling characters. The narrative takes the important issue of diversity and effortlessly folds it into a suspenseful tale about betrayal, loneliness, abuse, and the extreme lengths one person will go to fit in. The book manages to forge a solid path in a crowded forest of thrillers while tackling the issue of bigotry with intelligence and empathy. A thrilling tale with a lot of heart.”– Kirkus Reviews
“Dunn’s latest novel is a refreshing, provocative take on the high-school thriller – and it is impossible to put down. Heroine Kan’s internal storyline is fascinating. It’s a treat to read about the dichotomy of her life at home, where she’s raised by her traditional Thai grandmother, and at school, where she’s garnered an unwanted spotlight for being the only Asian girl. Kan’s determination to solve a problem on her own culminates in a “wow” moment that makes for a satisfying conclusion.”– RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
“Readers looking for a thriller starring an active, diverse protagonist
will find this a satisfying page-turner.”– Booklist
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781496703606 |
| PRICE | $9.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
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