About the Author
Michelle Hodkin grew up in Florida, went to college in New York,
and studied law in Michigan. She is the author of the Mara Dyer and
Noah Shaw trilogies. Visit her online at MichelleHodkin.com.
Reviews
"A strong, inventive tale."
--"Kirkus Reviews", August 1, 2011
"Anyone who thinks old-fashioned romantic scenes can't move teens
today will be proven wrong here. This boy will make readers swoon.
The characters are real and wonderful, and the supernatural story
is riveting. Expect this book to fly off the shelves."
--"SLJ"
"Creepy, haunting, addictive and surprisingly romantic, Mara's
story is beautiful and complex...Hodkin has elevated the teenage
paranormal romance into something completely her own."
--"Romantic Times"
"First-time author Hodkin has paired a steamy romance with a
paranormal mystery that will cause teen readers whiplash as they
jerk from one plot twist to another."
--"Booklist"
"Haunting and dreamlike, the intrigue and romance of Mara Dyer will
inescapably draw you in." --Cassandra Clare, author of the "New
York Times" bestselling Moral Instruments series ""The Unbecoming
of Mara Dyer" strikes a rare balance of darkly funny, deliciously
creepy and genuinely thoughtful. One minute I was laughing out
loud, and the next, I was so scared I wanted to turn on all the
lights and hide under the covers. Michelle Hodkin's talent and
range are obvious, from her chilling descriptions to romantic
scenes that almost crackled on the page. I've never read anything
quite like it."--Veronica Roth, "New York Times" bestselling author
of "Divergent" "A clever, captivating thriller, "The Unbecoming of
Mara Dyer" is perfect for those (like me) who like their heroes
dark, their heroines dangerous, and their romances "seriously"
twisted." --Kirsten Miller, "New York Times" bestselling author of
"The Eternal Ones" "WOW. Michelle Hodkin's debut will keep you
guessing until the last page--and long after." --Beth Revis, "New
York Times" bestselling author of "Across the Unviverse" "As spooky
and twisty as it is lyrical and beautiful, "The Unbecoming of Mara
Dyer" grabbed me and wouldn't let go. Read this one with the lights
on." --Rachel Hawkins, "New York Times" bestselling author of
"Demonglass"
"It's the story of a girl trying to piece together what happened
the night she, her best friend, her boyfriend and his sister spent
the night in an abandoned asylum and only she survived, unscathed
but traumatized...And it's the story of a girl falling in love...Be
careful, 'cause you'll fall right along with her."
--"MTV's Hollywood Crush "
Hodkin's debut is witty and thought-provoking and will have readers
captivated until the very end. It takes readers through constant
chaos, wonder, and bewilderment..."The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer"
will satisfy mystery lovers, dark fantasy seekers, horror
believers, and readers who have a knack for romance.
VOYA, October 2011
There are echoes of Stephen King's classic Carrie in this
young-adult series kickoff...Written from Mara's perspective, "The
Unbecoming" deftly melds alternate realities. Hodkin's transitions
from the mundane to hallucinated horror are unexpected, seamless
and creepy, packing the same sort of cinematic punch as scenes from
"The Blair Witch Project"....Discerning the truth is just part of
the pleasure of reading the delightfully bent reality in "The
Unbecoming of Mara Dyer".
--"Los Angeles Times"
"Haunting and dreamlike, the intrigue and romance of Mara Dyer will
inescapably draw you in." --Cassandra Clare, author of the "New
York Times" bestselling Moral Instruments series ""The Unbecoming
of Mara Dyer" strikes a rare balance of darkly funny, deliciously
creepy and genuinely thoughtful. One minute I was laughing out
loud, and the next, I was so scared I wanted to turn on all the
lights and hide under the covers. Michelle Hodkin's talent and
range are obvious, from her chilling descriptions to romantic
scenes that almost crackled on the page. I've never read anything
quite like it."--Veronica Roth, "New York Times" bestselling author
of "Divergent" "A clever, captivating thriller, "The Unbecoming of
Mara Dyer" is perfect for those (like me) who like their heroes
dark, their heroines dangerous, and their romances "seriously"
twisted." --Kirsten Miller, "New York Times" bestselling author of
"The Eternal Ones" "WOW. Michelle Hodkin's debut will keep you
guessing until the last page--and long after." --Beth Revis, "New
York Times" bestselling author of "Across the Unviverse" "As spooky
and twisty as it is lyrical and beautiful, "The Unbecoming of Mara
Dyer" grabbed me and wouldn't let go. Read this one with the lights
on." --Rachel Hawkins, "New York Times" bestselling author of
"Demonglass"
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Hodkin, Michelle. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. Simon & Schuster,
2011. 464p. $16.99. 978-1-4424-2176-9.After Mara Dyer's best friend
dies, she begins to go through episodes of posttraumatic stress
disorder. She cannot remember the accident, or was it an accident?
Mara only knows that of the four people who went that night to the
abandoned asylum, she was the only survivor. Mara gets a new start
in Florida, where she meets sexy Noah, who is known for being a
player. Mara tries to ignore Noah at first but easily becomes
entwined in his charms. Hallucinations and nightmares are a regular
part of her life that she tries to keep hidden, especially from
Noah. After an incident with her younger brother, Mara finds out
that Noah has powerful secrets of his own. Hodkin's debut is witty
and thought-provoking and will have readers captivated until the
very end. It takes readers through constant chaos, wonder, and
bewilderment. The story can almost be compared to Justine
Larbalestier's Liar (Bloomsbury, 2009/VOYA December 2009), only
Mara is not aware of the clouded deceits of her experiences. The
Unbecoming of Mara Dyer will satisfy mystery lovers, dark fantasy
seekers, horror believers, and readers who have a knack for
romance.VOYA, October 2011
"Haunting and dreamlike, the intrigue and romance of Mara Dyer
will inescapably draw you in." --Cassandra Clare, author of the
"New York Times" bestselling Moral Instruments series ""The
Unbecoming of Mara Dyer" strikes a rare balance of darkly funny,
deliciously creepy and genuinely thoughtful. One minute I was
laughing out loud, and the next, I was so scared I wanted to turn
on all the lights and hide under the covers. Michelle Hodkin's
talent and range are obvious, from her chilling descriptions to
romantic scenes that almost crackled on the page. I've never read
anything quite like it."--Veronica Roth, "New York Times"
bestselling author of "Divergent" "A clever, captivating thriller,
"The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer" is perfect for those (like me) who
like their heroes dark, their heroines dangerous, and their
romances "seriously" twisted." --Kirsten Miller, "New York Times"
bestselling author of "The Eternal Ones" "WOW. Michelle Hodkin's
debut will keeps
"A strong, inventive tale."
--"Kirkus Reviews", August 1, 2011
