Where Sleeping Girls Lie

Overview

Author: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Genre: YA Contemporary Mystery

Summary

In Where Sleeping Girls Lie, Sade Hussein is starting her third year of high school at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy boarding school after being home-schooled. Misfortune has always been her companion, but she doesn’t expect her new roommate, Elizabeth, to disappear after just one night. With rumors swirling, Sade catches the interest of the infamous ‘Unholy Trinity’ and finds herself drawn to one of the members, Persephone.

Determined to get to the bottom of Elizabeth's disappearance, Sade teams up with Elizabeth's best friend, but as their investigation unfolds, they uncover dark secrets surrounding the academy and its students.

Notable Quote

"It’s like I keep stumbling into a dark room, searching for the switch to make things bright again..."

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Themes

• Mystery and Investigation: Driven by Sade's quest to uncover the truth, exploring themes of perseverance, friendship, and the quest for justice.
• Dark Secrets: A portrayal of hidden truths within seemingly perfect institutions and the quest for transparency.

Conclusion

Where Sleeping Girls Lie presents a gripping narrative with relatable themes and a knack for keeping readers on the edge of their seats.