Wow. What a debut. This is a great start to a series that I really have no idea where it is headed. :) I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. It kept me guessing until the very last page - where I thought I had things figured out, but then the last line completely threw me for a loop. Michelle advised me to discuss with a couple other recommended bloggers and I'm guessing I'll do that soon. :)
Mara Dyer doesn't think life can get any stranger than waking up in a hospital with no memory of how she got there.
It can.
She believes there must be more to the accident she can't remember that killed her friends and left her mysteriously unharmed.
There is.
She doesn't believe that after everything she's been through, she can fall in love.
She's wrong.
Mara Dyer's story is creepy, mysterious, and beautiful. I loved the love story. I loved the gradual unfolding of Mara's memories. I loved trying to solve the mystery of what had happened in the past and what was currently happening in Mara's world. I began to wonder if Mara was losing her mind - which would be understandable after the trauma of losing her friends. Then I began to wonder if there was some kind of "Black Swan" type psychosis going on or if there was a supernatural/paranormal twist. After finishing, I can honestly say I am still not entirely sure what was going on, but I do know I liked it and am so looking forward to reading the next book.
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer hits stores everywhere 9.27.11. Pre-order your copy here. Download the widget here. Enter to win an Advanced Reader’s Copy here.
Note: There is a slight amount of questionable language, a bit of intimacy (not much, and cleanly done), and some unpleasant images of people who have met violent ends.
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