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Anne Cassidy

Looking for JJ

Anne CassidyFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004

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Anne Cassidy

Looking for JJ

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

332

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2004

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Looking for JJ by Anne Cassidy is a young adult thriller that follows British teen Alice Tully as she attempts to lead a new life under a changed identity after serving time for a crime she committed as a child, revealing themes of guilt, justice, and forgiveness, while her past increasingly threatens to resurface. Contains sensitive topics including child murder and exploitation.

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.7

6,654 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anne Cassidy's Looking for JJ offers a compelling exploration of guilt and identity through the story of Jennifer Jones, a child who killed another child. Many reviews commend its psychological depth and nuanced character development. However, some critique the pacing and find certain plot twists predictable. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read on redemption and societal judgment.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Looking for JJ?

Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers and young adult fiction will be captivated by Looking for JJ. Fans of Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why and Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak will find similar themes of trauma, identity, and redemption in this suspenseful, thought-provoking novel.

3.7

6,654 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

332

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2004

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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