The Cousins cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 5.3
Points 13.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 87667
Points per Word 0.000148
Page Count 325
Points per Page 0.04

Description

The Story cousins Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah have never met their wealthy, reclusive grandmother, who disinherited their parents before they were born. When each cousin receives a letter inviting them to work at her island resort for the summer, they arrive expecting answers about their family. However, they discover their grandmother is not present at the estate. The novel explores themes of family secrets, inheritance, and the complications that arise when three strangers who share blood must navigate their unexpected inheritance together.

Quick Summary

This YA thriller kicks off with cousins showing up at their estranged grandmother's house only to discover she's mysteriously vanished, kicking off a summer of shocking family secrets and dangerous revelations. Readers will be glued to the pages as each cousin's hidden drama unfolds and twist after twist exposes the dark truth about their family. If your teen loved twisty mysteries like "One of Us Is Lying" or the "The Inheritance Games," they'll devour this suspenseful family drama. Perfect for high school students in grades 9-12 who enjoy gripping mysteries with complex family dynamics.