A haunting and compulsive new dark academia mystery of secrets, lies and revenge, from the award-winning, bestselling author of Ace of Spades, Faridah Abike-Iyimide. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Maureen Johnson.This was a mistake, the voice in her head whispered. You should never have come… Sade Hussein is the new girl at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy. She has no idea what to expect of her mysterious new boarding school – an institution steeped in tradition and secrets. But she certainly didn’t imagine her roommate, Elizabeth, to go missing on her first night. Or for people to think Sade had something to do with it. Suddenly everyone is talking about Sade, including the Unholy Trinity: the three most popular girls at school. Swept up in their circle, Sade can’t shake the sense that there’s more to Elizabeth’s disappearance – especially as the teachers don’t seem to care. And then a student is found dead.It’s clear there’s more to Alfred Nobel Academy and its students than Sade could have imagined – and she must race to uncover the truth. But secrets lurk around every corner and beneath every surface…secrets that rival even her own.
Praise for Ace of Spades\”ACE OF SPADES is the thought-provoking thriller we ALL need.\” Nic Stone, #1 NYT bestselling author
\”A heart-racing and twisty thriller.\” Alice Oseman
\”Strong Gossip Girl vibes and a whole lot of mystery.\” Buzzfeed
\”Thunderous and terrifying. There’s no way you’re putting this down until you get to the last page.\” Maureen Johnson, NYT bestselling author
Format: Paperback
Pages: 576
Imprint: Usborne UK
Publication date: 14/03/2024
Where Sleeping Girls Lie
By Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Review by Kazia
This sinister, slow burn mystery set in a prestigious boarding school absolutely absorbed me. A fantastic example of dark academia done well, Àbíké-Íyímídé’s writing lent this book the perfect amount of atmospheric pull and suspense. What kept me gripped, however, was less the mystery itself and more a desire to stay with the characters a little longer. I loved the friendships and support systems that formed in this book and the determined resistance the characters showed each in their own ways. A powerful commentary on topics that most schools would prefer to sweep under the rug, with students who refuse to let that happen. Another brilliant work of fiction after the author’s debut novel Ace of Spades.
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