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Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Mara cannot remember the accident that took the lives of three of her friends but, after moving from Rhode Island to Florida, finding love with Noah, and more deaths, she realizes uncovering something buried in her memory might save her family and her future.
Is The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Contains death of teens, psychological thriller elements with supernatural powers, trauma and memory loss, and mild romance. Some moderate violence and disturbing themes around repeated deaths.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, death of child, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by Mara's journey to uncover the truth about the deadly accident while navigating mysterious powers and a compelling romance.