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Deadly Little Secret by Laurie Faria Stolarz

From Amazon: Some secrets shouldn't be kept...

Up until three months ago, everything in sixteen-year-old Camelia's life had been fairly ordinary: decent grades; an okay relationship with her parents; and a pretty cool part-time job at the art studio downtown. But when Ben, the mysterious new guy, starts junior year at her high school, Camelia's life becomes anything but ordinary.

Rumored to be somehow responsible for his ex-girlfriend's accidental death, Ben is immediately ostracized by everyone on campus. Except for Camelia. She's reluctant to believe the rumors, even when her friends try to convince her otherwise. She's inexplicably drawn to Ben...and to his touch. But soon, Camelia is receiving eerie phone calls and strange packages with threatening notes. Ben insists she is in danger, and that he can help--but can he be trusted? She knows he's hiding something... but he's not the only one with a secret.

I am not choosing this book because I am a Laurie Faria Stolarz fan. In fact, I have never read any of her books (they are always checked out at the library and I usually cannot find them at my bookstore). I have heard many great things about Stolarz's writing, and I hope to become a fan. Of all her books, I am most intrigued by the Deadly Little Secret blurb.

I usually agree with Steph's (from Reviewer X) opinion; however, I am hoping to agree with Harmony, as I have high hopes for this book. I have not read Twilight, so I am not worried about the similarities. Instead, I am excited to read--according to Harmony--one of the best books of the year! (Looks like Paper Towns may have some competition!)

Look for Deadly Little Secret in stores December 23!