“Haunting and dreamlike.” —Cassandra Clare, author of the New York Timesbestselling Moral Instruments series
A grieving teen plagued by visions tries to determine if she’s hallucinating or being haunted in this first book in the Mara Dyer young adult thriller trilogy that “will satisfy mystery lovers, dark fantasy seekers, horror believers, and readers who have a knack for romance” (VOYA).
When Mara Dyer wakes up in a hospital, she learns that she’s the sole survivor of an accident that killed her boyfriend and closest friends. She can’t remember the building collapsing—or why they were at the old asylum in the first place, and she doesn’t put up much of a fight when her mom decides it would be best for the family to make a fresh start, leaving Rhode Island for Miami.
At her new elite private school, the popular kids immediately single Mara out and bully her relentlessly—except for Noah, a charming bad boy with a knack for drawing Mara out of her shell. But Mara can’t leave her ghosts behind. Her mom tells her she’s suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, that the razed buildings and dead friends Mara sees are hallucinations, but Mara can’t help but wonder if there’s more to her visions.
When people around her begin dying, Mara becomes even more desperate to determine reality from nightmare. With Noah’s help, can Mara separate what’s real from what’s imagined…and what’s very, very dangerous?
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The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer is praised for its captivating story and unforgettable characters, making it a highly recommended read for mature teens. Customers appreciate the well-executed plot line and the psychological thriller elements that keep them on the edge of their seats.
"I love the characters, the plot line is solid and interesting, and the whole story was really well executed." — Agatha
"it's a fantastic and thrilling story that will leave you needing the next book as soon as you finish this one." — Angela
"I loved all the characters and there individual personality." — Mikaila
Reviews
Great book series
"Best book series! I have really enjoyed the first and second book so far."
— Kcrom (5/5)
Uhm.
"I had a miss understanding when buying this book. Had no idea it had stuff to do with the oujia board and demonic stuff. Didn’t really appreciate that it wasn’t in the summary when It’s a huge part of the plot. SO JUST FYI, KEEP SOME HOLY WATER AROUND WHEN READING THIS."
— Alyyy (2/5)
Where do I begin?
"The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer was not a book I picked for myself but it ended up being one of the greatest books I have read! This series messes with your mind making you question if what you are reading is true. It makes you question if the characters are lying or telling the truth. This book has a dark persona about it that makes it enticing. This is book that will keep you on your toes and wanting more. Beware this book will swallow you up whole!"
— Mia5803 (5/5)
A great mystery book
"This book is a great mystery read and is full of plot twists and turns."
— Nancy (5/5)
Just, WOW!
"This book and it's entire series were just amazing. The plots twists were amazing, I loved the main character, I was on the edge of my seat through the entire book. Read it all in one night and raced through the following two. In my top 3 favorite series of all time for sure!"
— Brandi (5/5)
Spectacularly Chilling!
"It starts off making the reader feel disoriented and uneasy, and as the pages flip the uneasiness never subsides. Amazing read for mature teens that will keep you guessing at every turn of the page. I have never read a love story more dark and chilling than this one!"
— Gloria (5/5)
It's okay
"This book was really interesting. It had a great premise but I wasn't sure what it was. Was it paranormal? Was it mystery? Was it something else? The lack of genre specification bothered me more than I expected. And while I found Mara's story intriguing, I found her character really difficult to like. This isn't necessarily a game breaker for me. I hated Katniss Everdeen but loved The Hunger Games. There were moments where this book really shone. The action and pacing were very good. But I also felt like I was left in the dark too much as to what was going on. The book ends on a bit of a twist. But again, as a reader I felt like I didn't know if I could trust Mara and that was not a good thing for me. I will most likely pick up Book 2 but this wasn't a book where I'm dying for the sequel. Part of a trilogy, I'm curious whether Book 2 will pique my interest a bit more."
— ShawScribbles (3/5)
One of my all-time faves
"Captivating right from the start, creepy, mysterious and an amazing romance. I usually hate romance books but this one was awesome. Amazing character development and a great plot. Highly recommend #plumreview"
— Shan (5/5)
what did i buy?
"book i purchased did NOT meet my high expectations :/"
— HogwartsIsMyHome (1/5)
Great!
"Great characters and plot, twists and turns everywhere. . . a must read!"
— Gloria (5/5)
Q&A
Published date: Oct 23, 2012
Language: English
No. of Pages: 480
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9781442421776
Dimensions:
5.5" W x
1.1" L x
8.25" H
"It''s the story of a girl trying to piece together what happened the night she, her best friend, her boyfriend and his sister spent the night in an abandoned asylum and only she survived, unscathed but traumatized…And it''s the story of a girl falling in love…Be careful, ''cause you''ll fall right along with her."
--MTV''s Hollywood Crush
Michelle Hodkin grew up in Florida, went to college in New York, and studied law in Michigan. She is the author of the Mara Dyer and Noah Shaw trilogies. Visit her online at MichelleHodkin.com.
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