Nearly Gone
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
416
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • Contemporary
2014
YA
14-18 years
In Nearly Gone by Elle Cosimano, Nearly Boswell is a psychic teenager navigating life in a Washington, DC trailer park while hiding her abilities and her mother's job as an exotic dancer. She becomes embroiled in a series of murder mysteries when cryptic newspaper ads lead her to crime scenes involving her peers, complicating her pursuit of a chemistry scholarship. The story explores themes of poverty, crime, and self-discovery.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Challenging
Emotional
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Elle Cosimano's Nearly Gone combines mystery and thriller elements, praised for its suspenseful plot and well-developed protagonist. Positive remarks highlight the engaging and fast-paced narrative, while critiques often point to predictability and a reliance on genre clichés. Despite minor flaws, it remains an enjoyable read for fans of YA mysteries.
Avid readers of young adult thrillers with a taste for mystery and romance will delight in Elle Cosimano's Nearly Gone. Fans of Veronica Mars and books like One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus will appreciate the compelling whodunit plot, smart heroine, and intricate puzzles.
6,876 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
416
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • Contemporary
2014
YA
14-18 years
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