Books like Hysteria by Megan Miranda
After accidentally stabbing and killing her boyfriend, Mallory is left with no memory of the event. She is then sent away to a boarding school to escape the harsh reality and the gossip that surrounds her, only to find herself in a world where every twist and turn is met with scrutiny and suspicion. As she tries to uncover the truth behind her past and confront the person who caused such chaos, Mallory begins to unravel a web of lies and deceit that threatens to unravel her sanity. The story explores themes of memory, identity, and the struggle to fit in, all while delving into the dark recesses of the human psyche. The narrative is both thrilling and haunting, with an atmosphere that never lets the reader rest.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Megan Miranda
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