The Third Twin

Reviewed by: Peg Becksvoort - Falmouth Middle, Falmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 9, 2016

Review

Set in California, our mystery has twin girls who pretend to be a third "twin" whenever they want to be a little risky. Alicia, the third "twin" is blamed for the naughty things the girls do as young children. However, it is when they are seniors in high school that things get out of control. Long raised to believe they were identical foundlings, identical sisters Lexi and Ava's relationships with boys can get out of hand. Early on, I decided that there was a third and that they were really triplets, so that (spoiler alert) came as no surprise. The evil caregiver was a new twist. The thriller has good pacing and the unexpected twists and turns that keep most readers guessing.

If you are a fan of Pretty Little Liars and thrillers, this may hold your attention. However, if you like to analyze what an author is giving you with dialog and plot, then this is lacking in depth. A fast read, momentary plot, typical genre dialog, leading to a predictable end.

Good

Overall Book Score: good