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The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

Michelle Hodkin
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The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011

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Michelle Hodkin

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • 2010s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, Mara, who survives a mysterious accident that kills her friends, moves to Florida with her family to start anew. She attends a new high school, where she meets Noah Shaw, grapples with hallucinations, and uncovers unsettling truths about the asylum incident and her emerging paranormal abilities, all intertwined with a budding romance. The novel contains depictions of sexual assault.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Emotional

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

189,500 ratings

73%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin offers a gripping psychological thriller with strong character development and suspenseful plot twists. Readers praise its unique narrative voice and intense atmosphere. However, some criticize the convoluted storyline and pacing issues. Overall, it captivates with its eerie and mysterious allure.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer?

Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers and young adult paranormal romances will be captivated by The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin. Fans of series like The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater and Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick will appreciate its blend of mystery, romance, and supernatural elements.

4.2

189,500 ratings

73%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • 2010s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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