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Description
In this second installment of the Hotlanta series, wealthy African-American twins Sydney and Lauren navigate boyfriend troubles while investigating a murder mystery that connects their father and stepfather. The twins face various challenges including profanity, sexual situations, and violence as they uncover family secrets. The novel is written by Denene Millner and coauthored by Mitzi Miller for upper grade readers.
Quick Summary
Sydney and Lauren's detective work gets personal when they discover their father and stepfather are both tangled up in a murder case, making this twin-powered mystery hit close to home. Readers will devour the fast-paced clues, sassy sister banter, and shocking twists that stack up like dominoes throughout their investigation. If your kid devours the mystery chaos of "One of Us Is Lying" or roots for duo investigators like in "The Westing Game," they'll be hooked on these twins digging into dangerous family secrets. With an AR Level 6.2 and mature themes around dating and violence, this works best for teens in grades 10 through 12 who can handle some steamy content.