Book details
Young, Gifted and Dead (Young Gifted & Dead Book 1)
Description
You can't get into St Jude's Academy unless you're gifted, talented and supremely rich. New girl Alyssa is on a scholarship and feels like an outsider - she's not even that smart, apart from her photographic memory (and that's cheating, right?). Then one day her room-mate Lily is found floating face down in the lake. It looks like suicide, but, torn apart with guilt and grief, Alyssa is convinced that things aren't as they seem. Soon a jolted memory puts her on the trail of a sinister secret that might hold the clues to Lily's suspicious death. But Alyssa is in too deep, and she's being watched . . . The first in a brand-new YA series, perfect for fans of The Gallagher Girls
Age
12-13
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
320 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Mystery: 'Young, Gifted and Dead' offers readers an intriguing mystery set in an elite boarding school, where secrets and suspense keep you turning the pages to uncover the truth behind the death of a student.
- Relatable Characters: The novel features a diverse cast of characters that readers, especially young adults, can relate to. The protagonist, along with her peers, navigate through complex relationships and the pressures of a high-stakes academic environment.
- Thrilling Plot Twists: Lucy Carver masterfully weaves unexpected plot twists throughout the story, ensuring that readers remain engaged and eager to solve the puzzle alongside the book's characters.
- Series Potential: As the first book in the 'Young Gifted & Dead' series, it sets the stage for more adventures and mysteries to come. Getting into the first book means you're at the start of an exciting journey with characters you'll want to follow through subsequent installments.