Michelle Hodkin grew up in Florida, went to college in New York, and studied law in Michigan. She is the author of the Mara Dyer and Noah Shaw trilogies. Visit her online at MichelleHodkin.com.
Praise for "The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer" "Haunting and dreamlike,
the intrigue and romance of Mara Dyer will inescapably draw you
in." --Cassandra Clare, #1 "New York Times" bestselling author of
"The Mortal Instruments" and "The Infernal Devices "series "The
"Unbecoming of Mara Dyer" strikes a rare balance of darkly funny,
deliciously creepy and genuinely thoughtful. One minute I was
laughing out loud, and the next, I was so scared I wanted to turn
on all the lights and hide under the covers. Michelle Hodkin's
talent and range are obvious, from her chilling descriptions to
romantic scenes that almost crackled on the page. I've never read
anything quite like it."--Veronica Roth, #1 "New York Times"
bestselling author of "Divergent" "A clever, captivating thriller,
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer is perfect for those (like me) who like
their heroes dark, their heroines dangerous, and their romances
seriously twisted." --Kirsten Miller, "New York Times" bestselling
author of "The Eternal Ones " "WOW. Michelle Hodkin's debut will
keep you guessing until the last page--and long after." --Beth
Revis, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Across the Unviverse
""As spooky and twisty as it is lyrical and beautiful, The
Unbecoming of Mara Dyer grabbed me and wouldn't let go. Read this
one with the lights on." --Rachel Hawkins, "New York Times"
bestselling author of "Demonglass"
Reviews of "The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer" There are echoes of
Stephen King's classic "Carrie" in this young-adult series
kickoff...Hodkin's transitions from the mundane to hallucinated
horror are unexpected, seamless and creepy, packing the same sort
of cinematic punch as scenes from "The Blair Witch
Project"....Discerning the truth is just part of the pleasure of
reading the delightfully bent reality in "The Unbecoming of Mara
Dyer". --"Los Angeles Times ""It's the story of a girl trying to
piece together what happened the night she, her best friend, her
boyfriend and his sister spent the night in an abandoned asylum and
only she survived, unscathed but traumatized...And it's the story
of a girl falling in love...Be careful, 'cause you'll fall right
along with her." --"MTV's Hollywood Crush ""Hodkin's debut is witty
and thought-provoking and will have readers captivated until the
very end. It takes readers through constant chaos, wonder, and
bewilderment...The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer will satisfy mystery
lovers, dark fantasy seekers, horror believers, and readers who
have a knack for romance." --"VOYA ""Anyone who thinks
old-fashioned romantic scenes can't move teens today will be proven
wrong here. This boy will make readers swoon. The characters are
real and wonderful, and the supernatural story is riveting. Expect
this book to fly off the shelves." --"School Library Journal"
"Creepy, haunting, addictive and surprisingly romantic, Mara's
story is beautiful and complex...Hodkin has elevated the teenage
paranormal romance into something completely her own." --"Romantic
Times ""First-time author Hodkin has paired a steamy romance with a
paranormal mystery that will cause teen readers whiplash as they
jerk from one plot twist to another." --"Booklist ""A strong,
inventive tale." --"Kirkus Reviews "
Gr 9 Up-Veins of romance and spiritualism run through this taut psychological novel. In this second part of a proposed trilogy, 17-year-old Mara wakes up in a psychiatric ward, not knowing how she got there. She does not believe that her evil ex-boyfriend, Jude, died in the building collapse in The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (S & S, 2011); instead, he is alive and stalking her. Thrown into the mix is Mara's belief that the building collapsed because she wished that it would. Mara's new boyfriend, Noah, believes her, but her doctors and parents think that she is delusional, paranoid, and has PTSD. The high level of suspense never lets up. Mara is the narrator, but her stints in psych wards and her regular doses of antipsychotic meds beg the question: Is she reliable? Mara believes that the bloody message written on the bathroom mirror, the mutilated cat on the patio, and the spooky doll retrieved from the trash are Jude's ways of taunting her. Is he responsible for these acts or is Mara? Tension escalates as Mara and Noah uncover clues but find no answers. Are Mara's unnerving dreams really memories belonging to her dead grandmother? The unusual charm that Noah wears on a cord around his neck is nearly identical to the one Mara finds hidden in a doll that belonged to her grandmother. Suspenseful, romantic, and spooky, The Evolution of Mara Dyer is one terrific yarn.-Jennifer Prince, Buncombe County Public Library, NC (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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