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The Girl I Used to Be

April Henry
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49 pages • 1 hour read

April Henry

The Girl I Used to Be

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

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    The Girl I Used to Be by April Henry blends suspense and an engaging plot as it follows the protagonist's quest to uncover her parents' killer. Reviewers praise the fast-paced narrative and well-developed characters, though some critique the predictability of the mystery. Overall, it's considered a compelling read for young adult audiences interested in thrillers.

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    Who Should Read The Girl I Used to Be?

    The ideal reader for The Girl I Used to Be by April Henry would be a young adult who enjoys fast-paced mystery and thriller novels with strong, relatable protagonists. Fans of One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus and We Were Liars by E. Lockhart will find similar intrigue and suspense in this gripping story.

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    Reading Age

    12-18years

    Lexile Level

    HL660L

    Book Details

    Genre
    Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
    Mystery / Crime Fiction
    Realistic Fiction