Where Sleeping Girls Lie: An Instant New York Times and Indie Bestseller! by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

A haunting and compulsive new Dark Academia mystery of secrets, lies and revenge, from the award-winning, bestselling author of Ace of Spades, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Maureen Johnson.

This was a mistake, the voice in her head whispered. You should never have come...

Sade Hussein is the new girl at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy. She has no idea what to expect of her mysterious new boarding school - an institution steeped in tradition and secrets. But she certainly didn't imagine her roommate, Elizabeth, to go missing on her first night. Or for people to think Sade had something to do with it.

Suddenly everyone is talking about Sade, including the Unholy Trinity: the three most popular girls at school. Swept up in their circle, Sade can't shake the sense that there's more to Elizabeth's disappearance - especially as the teachers don't seem to care.

And then a student is found dead.

It's clear there's more to Alfred Nobel Academy and its students than Sade could have imagined - and she must race to uncover the truth. But secrets lurk around every corner and beneath every surface...secrets that rival even her own.

Reviews

"Àbíké-Íyímídé (Ace of Spades) presents a powerful look at grief, rape culture, and moving on from loss in this exquisitely crafted paranormal mystery." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Where Sleeping Girls Lie is a beautifully written coming-of-age mystery that should appeal to fans of Tiffany Jackson, Kara Thomas, and Jumata Emill." ―Shelf Awareness, starred review

"Àbíké-Íyímídé’s sophomore novel captures the spirit of dark academia. . ." ―Booklist

"Sade is an easy protagonist to root for. . . the portrayal of kids fighting back against an old-guard, damaging system makes for an undeniably empowering read." ― Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)

"A boarding school mystery that tackles fresh topics. . . " ―Kirkus

Praise for Ace of Spades

"A heart-racing and twisty thriller." Alice Oseman

"Heart-pounding suspense." Marie Claire

"Strong Gossip Girl vibes and a whole lot of mystery." Buzzfeed

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ FeiwelFriends; International Edition (March 19, 2024)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250345553

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250345554

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.8 ounces

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.1 x 8.95 inches

Customer Reviews: 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars    568 ratings