Book Info
Silent Sister by Megan Davidhizar
Genre: Young Adult Mystery
Publishing Date: August 1, 2024
Synopsis
The must-read suspense novel of the summer about a mysterious sister’s disappearance, her biggest betrayal and a deadly truth screaming to come out.
Two sisters went missing on their class trip—Grace, the outgoing athlete who is friends with just about everyone, and Maddy, the wallflower wilting in her sister’s shadow who’d rather absorb herself in her journal than talk to her classmates.
But when Grace is found—injured, with no memory of what happened—everybody thinks she’s lying. It’s hard not to look guilty with Maddy’s blood on her clothes.
Desperate to save her sister—and prove her own innocence—Grace must piece together what happened on that school trip with the help of her sister’s notebook and classmates who may not be telling the police everything that about that tragic night.
She will discover her sister’s secrets can’t stay quiet…but what if her own are the most terrifying of all?
Content Warning: Blood, Grief
Book Links
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201750996
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593705645
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/silent-sister-megan-davidhizar/1143576575
IndieBound: https://bookshop.org/p/books/silent-sister-megan-davidhizar/20844889
About the Author
Megan Davidhizar is a young adult author and an English teacher with experience in grades 8-12. She grew up moving around the Midwest and graduated summa cum laude from Purdue University. She now spends her mornings wishing she liked coffee, her days learning from the students in her English classroom, and her evenings reading stories to her three children while her husband tries to convince them the movies are better. Miraculously, they are still happily married.
In 2019, she won the Book Love Foundation grant and received $2,000 worth of books to add to her classroom library.
In 2021, she was accepted into the Pitch Wars writing program with her YA mystery novel.
Author Links
Website: https://www.megandavidhizar.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/megandavidhizar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megandavidhizar/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/24287373
Why Should You Read It?
Silent Sister by Megan Davidhizar is a gripping psychological thriller that kept me hooked from the first page. The dynamic between Grace and Maddy, two sisters with contrasting personalities, adds depth to the story, as Grace fights to uncover the truth about what happened on their fateful class trip. The suspense builds steadily, and the use of Maddy’s journal as a tool for Grace to unravel the mystery is both clever and haunting.
While some plot points felt a bit predictable, the tension and emotional stakes kept me engaged. Davidhizar skillfully explores themes of sisterhood, guilt, and the hidden secrets that can define relationships. This is a solid, compelling read for fans of twisty, character-driven thrillers.
5 Reasons to Read Silent Sister:
- Engaging Psychological Tension: The suspense and mystery surrounding Grace’s missing sister will keep you on the edge of your seat.
- Complex Family Dynamics: The novel delves deep into the relationship between two sisters with contrasting personalities.
- Relatable Characters: Grace’s struggle with guilt and her quest for the truth will resonate with readers.
- Eerie Atmosphere: The use of Maddy’s journal to piece together the past adds a haunting element to the story.
- Twisty Plot: Just when you think you have it figured out, the story takes another turn, keeping you hooked until the final page.