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Rosebush

by Michele Jaffe
326p. 978-1-59514-353-2.
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Gr 7 Up—As one of the Three Must-kateers, "because whatever they did, everyone else must follow," Jane is super popular in her suburban New Jersey high school. She has the perfect friends, boyfriend, and life. But not everyone loves her. One night, she is found nearly dead in a rosebush after being run down by a car. Waking up in the hospital, Jane doesn't remember a thing from the time of her accident. Now, she has to figure out what happened and whether someone really is out to get her, or if she is just going crazy. Part psychological thriller, part chick lit, this page-turner is filled with quirky characters who are easy to love and hate. There are also a few racy scenes and some references to drug use. A suspenseful modern twist on the classic murder mystery, this novel is a quick and enjoyable read.—Jessie Spalding, Tempe Public Library, AZ
Nearly roadkill after a post-party accident, high school social princess Jane, now stuck in a hospital bed, tries to puzzle out who would want to kill her, even if her mother believes she's just crazy. The mystery unravels through Jane's slowly returning memories that tease the perceptions of Jane and the reader. A taut, tense, and suspenseful read.
Reviewed by Jessie Spalding , Apr 01, 2011

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