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I, Claudia

Mary McCoy
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I, Claudia

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

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Mary McCoy

I, Claudia

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

424

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

I, Claudia by Mary McCoy is a young adult political thriller that follows Claudia McCarthy, who, despite wanting to remain invisible due to her speech impediment and limp, gets thrust into the political turmoil of her high school's Honors Council, leading to a complex journey involving power, scandal, and moral ambiguity. The novel includes themes of bullying, corruption, and disability.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

909 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

<I, Claudia by Mary McCoy captivates with a gripping plot and intricate character development, drawing readers into the political drama of a high school setting. Praise often highlights McCoy's clever writing and strong narrative voice. Critiques typically mention occasional pacing issues. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers and YA literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read I, Claudia?

A reader who enjoys political intrigue, complex characters, and modern retellings of classic tales will be captivated by Mary McCoy's I, Claudia. Fans of Rebecca Serle's When You Were Mine or Donna Tartt's The Secret History will appreciate the novel's gripping blend of high-stakes drama and clever reimagining of Roman history.

4.2

909 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

424

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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