Breaking

"This tightly wound, sci-fi-tinged mystery is a beautifully plotted combination of unexpected twists, sudden scares, and uncanny moments . . . From eerie beginning to explosive end, this mystery belongs on all shelves." - starred review, Booklist

"Full of twists, angst, and a bit of romance . . . Fans of the first will clamber for this second, as will those who enjoy dark, character-driven mysteries." - VOYA

"Boarding-school fans will appreciate the lush yet foreboding descriptions of a place where attendees are so driven they don't even pause to celebrate achievements and everyone hides something behind perfectly white toothy smiles." - BCCB

"Plot twists and well-crafted intrigue will keep pages turning until the end." - Kirkus Reviews

"This fast-paced read is just right for those who enjoy a little science fiction mixed in with their mystery . . . Fans of medical mysteries with bioethical issues, such as Nancy Werlin's Double Helix and Nancy Farmer's The House of the Scorpion, will enjoy this page-turner." - School Library Journal

"Stephen King's Firestarter meets Walter Dean Myers' Monster. . . . With its subtle yet timely commentary on police brutality, interracial dating, and LGBT rights, the novel addresses contemporary issues without didacticism. A wildly fulfilling and frightening read." - starred review, Kirkus Reviews on BURNING

"Burning is Firestarter for the next generation! Vivid, suspenseful, and tautly-wound, this book reads like a love letter to the modern thriller genre. Teens will relate to the accessible, well-drawn characters and tight pacing." - Micol Ostow, author of AMITY and THE DEVIL AND WINNIE FLYNN on BURNING

"Chilling--think 'Mean Girls' meets 'The Exorcist' . . . a fast-paced thrill-ride." - MTV.com on THE MERCILESS

"Pretty Little Liars fans, get a sneak peek at your new favorite book." - Seventeen Magazine on THE MERCILESS