A taut, dark thriller with literary chops and huge appeal - the eagerly awaited second novel from the acclaimed author of Althea and Oliver.
Cristina Moracho is the author of Althea & Oliver. She lives with
her dog in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Find her on Twitter @cherielecrivain
"Sharp as a fistful of broken glass, dark and twisted as the woods
at night, A Good Idea is rural noir at its creepy, literary best."
--Laura Ruby, National Book Award Finalist and Printz-winning
author of Bone Gap "A Good Idea is a dark, unsettling thriller--I
couldn't put it down until its haunting end. All the feel of
classic noir, twisted up for a new generation." --Amanda Panitch,
author of Damage Done and Never Missing, Never Found "I read this
book breathlessly. Moracho has crafted an irresistible page
turner." --Kate Scelsa, author of Fans of the Impossible Life "A
Good Idea is a harrowing and beautifully crafted thriller about how
far we're willing to go for the people we love--whether or not they
deserve it. Cristina Moracho has talent to burn." --Sarah McCarry,
author of About a Girl "A chilling mystery set in the '90s that
errs on the side of noir, this story will leave you captivated and
intrigued." --Buzzfeed "Lushly evocative writing sets an
atmospherically dark and foreboding tone from the start, and
secrets are harbored by nearly every character . . . A
discomfiting, gripping mystery with plenty of sharp edges."
--Kirkus Reviews
"A powerful look at moral gray areas and the fluidity of
forgiveness. Moracho's characters are realistically and
heartbreakingly flawed, and her fast-paced, windy narrative
presents new wrinkles at every turn." --Publishers Weekly
"Moracho's setting, a sleepy coastal town swathed in superstition
and sea, shines. Edgy, atmospheric, and sometimes steamy, this is a
thoughtful portrait of grief and an engaging examination of the
risks we take for the ones we love." --Booklist "The writing is
richly noir, and the characters are engaging. Teens who like
mysteries, twisted and dark, and those who like secrets all around
will enjoy this thriller." --VOYA "[A] subtle look into the dark
places that minds, particularly those of teenagers on the brink of
adulthood, can go and the different factors that can drive them
there . . . Well-written." --School Library Journal Cristina
Moracho's writing is "Standout." --Time Magazine "Gut-wrenching."
--People "Mesmerizing." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Unforgettable." --Sarah McCarry, author of About a Girl "Painfully
real."--School Library Journal, starred review "Penetratingly
smart." --Jim Shepard, author of Project X and You Think That's Bad
subtle look into the dark places that minds, particularly those of
teenagers on the brink of adulthood, can go and the different
factors that can drive them there. VERDICT While this title will
appeal to mystery fans, its best audience will be older teens
seeking a well-written
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