FICTION

The Third Twin

by C.J. OMOLOLU
336p. ebook available. Delacorte. Feb. 2015. lib. ed. $20.99. ISBN 9780375991714; Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780385744522.
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Gr 9 Up—Twins Lexi and Ava have been playing a game since they were little girls: they have created an imaginary third twin, Alicia. As young girls, the sisters would blame naughty behavior on their imaginary sibling. Now as teenagers, the sisters vicariously imagine the free-spirited Alicia indulging in the wilder side of life: dressing provocatively, and with a cadre of attractive boyfriends. Then the game begins to have dangerous consequences—people are turning up dead. Is one of the sisters to blame or is Alicia real? This compelling story filled with serpentine twists and turns will leave readers guessing at every step, and breathless at the climactic conclusion. Hand to readers who crave suspenseful, plot-driven thrillers.—Melanie Okadigwe, Greene Hill School, Brooklyn, NY
Adopted identical twins Lexi and Ava used to joke about an imaginary trouble-making third sibling, Alicia. As teens, they both use the "Alicia" persona for dating the wrong sort of guys. When the guys start being murdered and DNA evidence points to one of the twins, Lexi investigates if Alicia could be real. Thriller enthusiasts may forgive the slow start and implausible premise.
Reviewed by Melanie Okadigwe , Jan 01, 2015

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