The Twin

The Twin is a gripping young adult psychological thriller that explores themes of grief, identity, and intense sibling rivalry. After their mother's sudden death, Ivy and Iris, who have lived apart for years, are reunited. Initially, Ivy wants to support her grieving sister, but Iris's behavior quickly becomes unsettling. She begins to subtly, yet effectively, usurp Ivy's life, from her friends and boyfriend to her very identity. Parents should be aware that the book delves into dark psychological territory, including manipulation, gaslighting, and a growing sense of peril for the protagonist. It's a fast-paced, unputdownable read that will keep teens on the edge of their seats, prompting discussions about trust, family dynamics, and the complexities of grief.

Ivy wants to share everything with her twin sister... until her twin starts to push her out of her own life. Ivy and Iris haven’t lived together for years—when their mother and father divorced, each parent got custody of one twin. But after a tragic accident takes their mom’s life, the devastated sisters are reunited, and Iris moves in with Ivy and their dad. Iris takes their mom’s death especially hard. She barely talks, spending hours alone in her room. Ivy can’t stand to see Iris so sad. She promised Iris that she can share her life now. After all, they’re sisters. Twins. It’s a promise that Iris takes seriously. And before long, Ivy’s friends, her teachers, and even her boyfriend fall under Iris’s spell. Soon Ivy begins to think there’s something wrong with her twin. It’s almost like Iris is out to get her. Ivy tells herself she’s being paranoid. It’s not like she’s in any danger from her twin...