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Synopsis
"In seven days, they will come. In seven days, they will destroy. If you wish to survive, follow your to-do list." After waking up in a house she doesn't remember, she has no recollection of who she is and finds herself in a forest with no one around for miles. A voice over the phone warns her to follow the rules or face the consequences. The real-life farming simulator game begins, requiring her to clean the house and grow food. Perhaps there are clues to bring back her memories. Despite the isolation, she might make things work. She soon discovers she's not as isolated as she thought.
Is A Cursed Cleaning appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A psychological thriller with survival elements where an amnesiac protagonist must follow mysterious rules to survive. Contains themes of isolation, manipulation, and moderate tension/threat.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, amnesia, and isolation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the mystery of the protagonist's lost identity and the survival game mechanics with a ticking clock.