A taut, dark thriller from the author of Althea & Oliver.
Cristina Moracho is the author of Althea & Oliver. She lives with
her dog in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Find her on Twitter @cherielecrivain
From the Hardcover edition.
“Sharp as a fistful of broken glass, dark and twisted as the woods
at night, A Good Idea is rural noir at its creepy, literary
best." —Laura Ruby, National Book Award Finalist and Printz-winning
author of Bone Gap
“A Good Idea is a dark, unsettling thriller—I couldn't put it down
until its haunting end. All the feel of classic noir, twisted up
for a new generation.” —Amanda Panitch, author of Damage Done and
Never Missing, Never Found
“I read this book breathlessly. Moracho has crafted an irresistible
page turner.” —Kate Scelsa, author of Fans of the Impossible
Life
“A Good Idea is a harrowing and beautifully crafted thriller about
how far we're willing to go for the people we love—whether or not
they deserve it. Cristina Moracho has talent to burn.” —Sarah
McCarry, author of About a Girl
"A chilling mystery set in the '90s that errs on the side of noir,
this story will leave you captivated and
intrigued." —Buzzfeed
"Lushly evocative writing sets an atmospherically dark and
foreboding tone from the start, and secrets are harbored by nearly
every character . . . A discomfiting, gripping mystery with plenty
of sharp edges." —Kirkus Reviews
"A powerful look at moral gray areas and the fluidity of
forgiveness. Moracho’s characters are realistically and
heartbreakingly flawed, and her fast-paced, windy narrative
presents new wrinkles at every turn." —Publishers Weekly
"Moracho’s setting, a sleepy coastal town swathed in superstition
and sea, shines. Edgy, atmospheric, and sometimes steamy, this is a
thoughtful portrait of grief and an engaging examination of the
risks we take for the ones we love." —Booklist
"The writing is richly noir, and the characters are engaging. Teens
who like mysteries, twisted and dark, and those who like secrets
all around will enjoy this thriller." —VOYA
"[A] subtle look into the dark places that minds, particularly
those of teenagers on the brink of adulthood, can go and the
different factors that can drive them there . . .
Well-written." —School Library Journal
Cristina Moracho’s writing is
“Standout.” —Time Magazine
“Gut-wrenching.” —People
“Mesmerizing.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Unforgettable.” —Sarah McCarry, author of About a Girl
“Painfully real.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“Penetratingly smart.” —Jim Shepard, author of Project X and You
Think That’s Bad
subtle look into the dark places that minds, particularly those of
teenagers on the brink of adulthood, can go and the different
factors that can drive them there. VERDICT While this title will
appeal to mystery fans, its best audience will be older teens
seeking a well-written
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