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The Lake

Natasha Preston
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The Lake

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2021

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Natasha Preston

The Lake

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

378

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Camp • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL550L

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Super Short Summary

The Lake by Natasha Preston follows two teens who return to their childhood summer camp as counselors. Haunted by a dark secret from their past, they face new dangers that threaten to unearth their hidden truths. The thriller explores themes of friendship, guilt, and survival.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

30,925 ratings

50%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviewers generally find The Lake by Natasha Preston to be a captivating thriller with a gripping plot and strong suspense. Positive highlights include the well-developed setting and engaging character dynamics. Critiques often focus on predictable plot twists and some implausible elements. Overall, it's a twisty, enjoyable read for fans of young adult thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lake?

Readers who enjoy suspenseful, young adult thrillers with a blend of mystery and drama would find Natasha Preston's The Lake captivating. Fans of Karen McManus’s One of Us Is Lying and Holly Jackson’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder will appreciate the gripping, tense narrative and layered secrets that unfold in this page-turner.

3.9

30,925 ratings

50%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

378

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Camp • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL550L

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