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How We Fall Apart

How We Fall Apart

Published in
2021
3.34
on Goodreads (6,068)

Description

Nancy Luo is shocked when her former best friend, Jamie Ruan, top ranked junior at Sinclair Prep, goes missing, and then is found dead. Nancy is even more shocked when word starts to spread that she and her friends--Krystal, Akil, and Alexander--are the prime suspects, thanks to "The Proctor," someone anonymously incriminating them via the school's social media app. They all used to be Jamie's closest friends, and she knew each of their deepest, darkest secrets. Now, somehow The Proctor knows them, too. The four must uncover the true killer before The Proctor exposes more than they can bear and costs them more than they can afford, like Nancy's full scholarship. Soon, Nancy suspects that her friends may be keeping secrets from her, too. Students at an elite prep school are forced to confront their secrets when their ex-best friend turns up dead.
Age
14-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
298 pages

Why to read

  • Engaging mystery that keeps readers guessing
  • Complex characters with relatable struggles
  • Themes relevant to real-world social issues
  • Examination of the pressures faced by high-achieving students