Book Summary and Reviews of The Half Life of Molly Pierce by Katrina Leno

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"Starred Review. The twist the novel builds toward introduces a fierce new presence and ensures a quietly tragic road to the hopeful ending. Ages 13–up." - Publishers Weekly

"[R]eaders will absolutely need to know the end of this unique inward-facing mystery. Grades 9-12." - Booklist

"Molly's relationship with her other identity, Mabel, is most developed and therefore most interesting. The race to uncover Molly's truth will keep readers turning pages." - School Library Journal

"With a distinct and mysterious voice that matches its mood, The Half Life of Molly Pierce will pull you into Molly's - and Mabel's - world." - April Henry

"A smart, seductive page turner, deeply felt and full of surprises." - Madeleine George

"A Tilt-A-Whirl of a first novel, a breathtaking thrill ride that takes you in one direction and then spins you off in another, over and over, keeping you guessing with every turn of the page." - Michael Thomas Ford

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Katrina Leno

Katrina Leno grew up in Connecticut and spent her childhood summers by the shore in Massachusetts, where The Half Life of Molly Pierce takes place. Katrina was first published at the age of sixteen in the Connecticut Review and now holds an MFA in creative writing. This is her first novel.

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