The Amateurs by Sara Shepard

320 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery young adult mysterious tense fast-paced
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I need some answers about my sister. Help…Five years ago, high school senior Helena Kelly disappeared from her backyard in Dexby, Connecticut, never to be heard from again. Her family was left without any answers—without any idea who killed Helena...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,068 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
tense 51%
adventurous 48%
dark 46%
emotional 19%
challenging 9%
sad 7%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 42% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.7

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