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Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
Her sister is returning home after spending a year in a mental institution for trying to kill Emily. The doctors say Nancy is cured but the nightmare is starting all over again for Emily, someone wants to hurt her. Is it Nancy or their stepsister Jessie?
Is The Stepsister 2 appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This classic Fear Street thriller involves attempted murder, a protagonist returning from a mental institution, and psychological tension around who is trying to harm the main character. Violence is implied and moderate rather than graphic, appropriate for teen readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include attempted murder, mental illness, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be hooked by the suspenseful mystery of whether Nancy is really cured or if someone else is targeting Emily.