Plot Summary

Famous Last Words

Katie Alender
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Famous Last Words

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

Book Brief

Katie Alender

Famous Last Words

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

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Super Short Summary

In Katie Alender's young adult paranormal mystery novel Famous Last Words, Willa, who is still grieving her father’s death, moves to Los Angeles with her mother and new stepfather Jonathan, a film director. Living in a house rumored to be haunted, Willa experiences strange, ghostly occurrences. With her friend Wyatt, she investigates a series of Hollywood murders mimicking movie scenes, leading to a shocking revelation about the true identity of the killer. The book includes themes of death, grief, and violence.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.3

10,474 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Katie Alender's Famous Last Words masterfully blends mystery with supernatural elements, enticing readers with its gripping narrative and complex protagonist. The novel's fast pace and eerie atmosphere are highlights, though some criticisms point to predictable plot twists and underdeveloped side characters. Overall, it's an engaging read for young adults seeking a thrilling escape.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Famous Last Words?

Readers who enjoy Famous Last Words by Katie Alender are typically young adults who appreciate supernatural thrillers with a touch of romance. Fans of Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard and Goosebumps by R.L. Stine for their suspenseful and eerie narratives will find this novel captivating.

4.3

10,474 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

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