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Description
Sixteen-year-old Dana has been plagued by insomnia, nightmares, and an increasing fear of confined spaces. When she turns to a therapist, she is hypnotized and begins to recall vivid memories of past lives, each tied together by a red thread that hints at an age-old secret. As the fragmented recollections coalesce, she is drawn into a mystery that spans centuries and threatens to reshape her present. The journey forces Dana to confront the nature of her identity and decide who she truly wants to be.
Quick Summary
What happens when you start remembering a life you never lived? That's the question at the heart of this twisty mystery, where sixteen-year-old Dana, plagued by insomnia and nightmares, gets more than she bargained for during therapy sessions. When her therapist hypnotizes her, Dana uncovers memories from a past life that tie into an ancient mystery she has to solve and the whole thing makes her question everything she thought she knew about herself. It's got that perfect balance of creepy and compelling that keeps you turning pages, with enough puzzle-solving to satisfy fans of mysteries like "The Mysterious Benedict Society." There's some romance, genuine suspense, and moments that'll make you think about identity and who you really are beneath the surface. Parents should know it deals with anxiety and self-discovery themes, but nothing too heavy for the middle grade crowd. By the time you reach the ending, you might just find yourself wondering about your own past lives.