In Stranger With My Face by Lois Duncan, 17-year-old Laurie Stratton's life is upended when she discovers she has an identical twin sister, Lia, who is using astral projection to inhabit Laurie's body and cause chaos. Laurie must find a way to reclaim control of her life and body, navigating increasingly dangerous interactions with Lia while uncovering unsettling family secrets and engaging in a struggle for identity.

Stranger With My Face by Lois Duncan is often praised for its suspenseful plot and engaging writing style, keeping readers on edge with its supernatural elements and twists. However, some critics argue that characters can feel underdeveloped and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of YA thrillers despite its flaws.

Readers who enjoy suspenseful YA thrillers with psychological twists will relish Stranger With My Face by Lois Duncan. Comparable to works like The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney and I Know What You Did Last Summer also by Duncan, this book is perfect for teens seeking eerie and captivating mysteries.

Mysterious / Dark / Suspenseful / Unnerving / Fantastical

- Stranger With My Face by Lois Duncan explores the concept of "astral projection," a theme that was considered quite innovative and unusual for young adult readers when it was published in 1981.
- The book was nominated for an Edgar Award, an accolade given by the Mystery Writers of America to honor the best in mystery fiction and nonfiction.
- Lois Duncan's compelling narrative style and thrilling plots have made her works, including Stranger With My Face, enduring favorites in the young adult suspense genre.

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