The Stranger Game
The Stranger Game by Cylin Busby, published by HarperCollins on October 25, 2016, is a young adult fiction novel that delves into themes of family and mystery. The story follows Nico Morris, whose older sister, Sarah, mysteriously disappears, leaving a profound impact on their family and friends. While the world mourns Sarah’s absence, Nico grapples with her own conflicting emotions, feeling a sense of relief from Sarah’s past cruelty. Four years later, Sarah is found, but she is not the same person Nico remembers.
Readers will encounter a suspenseful narrative that explores the complexities of sibling relationships and the psychological effects of trauma. As Sarah returns with retrograde amnesia, she embodies a stark contrast to her former self, raising questions about identity and the hidden truths surrounding her disappearance. The novel intricately weaves elements of thrillers and detective stories, inviting readers to unravel the mystery of what truly happened during the time Sarah was missing. With 288 pages, this edition presents a gripping exploration of family dynamics and the shadows of the past.
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The Stranger Game is a dark, suspenseful, and twisty novel that is Gone Girl for teens. Perfect for fans of Lauren Oliver and E. Lockhart.
When Nico Morris’s older sister mysteriously disappears, her parents, family, and friends are devastated. But Nico can never admit what she herself feels: relief at finally being free of Sarah’s daily cruelties.
Then the best and worst thing happens: four years later, after dozens of false leads, Sarah is found.
But this girl is much changed from the one Nico knew. She’s thin and drawn, when Sarah had been golden and athletic; timid and unsure, instead of brash and competitive; and strangest of all, sweet and kind, when she had once been mean and abusive. Sarah’s retrograde amnesia has caused her to forget almost everything about her life, from small things like the plots of her favorite books and her tennis game to the more critical—where she’s been the last four years and what happened at the park on the fateful day she vanished. Despite the happy ending, the dark details of that day continue to haunt Nico, and it becomes clear that more than one person knows the true story of what happened to Sarah. . . .
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