Wherever Nina Lies
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Wherever Nina Lies by Lynn Weingarten
Point, 2009
Ellie’s sister Nina disappeared two years ago. Although most people in her life have given up hope and moved on, Ellie can’t stop thinking about Nina. When a clue to Nina’s disappearance surfaces in Ellie’s world, she cannot help by follow the trail, suddenly finding herself on a cross country road trip with a near strange named Sean, possibly the only person who understands what Ellie is going through. As each clue leads her to another, the mystery of Nina’s disappearance grows deeper…and Ellie finds herself quickly wrapped in a world of murder, mystery and romance.
I was very impressed with Wherever Nina Lies. Not only does it manage to take the mystery/suspense element of the story and turn it into a very fast and exciting read, but it also manages to take the emotional element of Ellie’s loss (not to mention the lack of closure she experiences) and make that sadness palpable. While I will say this is a tearjerker (yes, it made me tear up in public…alas!), it is first and foremost a page turner. From cover to cover, I could not put this book down. Every spare second that I had over the two days I read this, I had my nose buried in this book. Even though I found the ending to be unrealistic and a little “lifetime movie of the week,” I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Recommended to reluctant readers (especially girls). I think readers of both suspense and drama will like this, as there is plenty for everyone. Adult readers open to teen books will enjoy this too…it’s definitely a teen book, but it’s also definitely a quality book.
