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High-school junior Bianca and her older sister Connie decide to investigate the past of their mom's fiancé because they believe he was involved in their dad's death, but they end up learning truths about what kind of man their dad was. Book #3
Quick Summary
If you've ever wondered what really happened in your family's past, this one's for you. Two sisters decide to play detective when they start suspecting their mom's fianc might have been involved in their dad's death, but what they uncover changes how they see their whole family. There's a mystery here that'll keep you turning pages, but the real heart of the story is watching these sisters realize that people even people you love can be way more complicated than you thought. It's got that same mix of secrets and family drama you might find in books like "When You Reach Me" or "Holes," where the mystery matters but the relationships matter even more. Kids dealing with their own family stuff or anyone who's ever felt like they didn't really know a parent will find something to connect with here. Parents should know it deals with death and grief in a real, not overly scary way it's more about learning to understand someone you lost than it is about solving a crime. If you're into stories where figuring out the truth about the past helps you move forward, this one's worth picking up.