by Salla Simukka, translated by Owen Witesman
Published by Skyscape, 2014
This young adult mystery suspense is set in contemporary Finland, in the world of high school, where things get unexpectedly dangerous. Billed as a YA Girl with the dragon tattoo, I was expecting great things.
What's different about this book
After Larsson's thrilling work, we are all cued for murder and mystery in a frigid setting. The twist of a high school heroine who, with her own code of ethics, must confront a grievous wrong is an excellent start to a good read. While lacking Larsson's deft writing and skillful plotting, this offers a good read.
What I'll do now that I've read it
At some point, my teen libraries will probably get copies, and I'll have this title in the mental treasury to share when the right student asks for something of this nature. Good enough to recommend and purchase.
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