AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“A stunning debut.” —Washington Post “Haunting [and] powerful.” —The New York Times “A modern-day classic.” —Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of The Bone Collector “Fantastic, I loved it.” —Paula Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train She thought she had escaped her past. But there are some things you can’t outrun.Lex Gracie doesn't want to think about her family. She doesn't want to think about growing up in her parents' House of Horrors. And she doesn't want to think about her identity as Girl A: the girl who escaped, the eldest sister who freed her older brother and four younger siblings. It's been easy enough to avoid her parents--her father never made it out of the House of Horrors he created, and her mother spent the rest of her life behind bars. But when her mother dies in prison and leaves Lex and her siblings the family home, she can't run from her past any longer. Together with her sister, Evie, Lex intends to turn the home into a force for good. But first she must come to terms with her siblings--and with the childhood they shared.What begins as a propulsive tale of escape and survival becomes a gripping psychological family story about the shifting alliances and betrayals of sibling relationships--about the secrets our siblings keep, from themselves and each other. Who have each of these siblings become? How do their memories defy or galvanize Lex's own? As Lex pins each sibling down to agree to her family's final act, she discovers how potent the spell of their shared family mythology is, and who among them remains in its thrall and who has truly broken free.For readers of
Room and
Sharp Objects, an absorbing and psychologically immersive novel about a young girl who escapes captivity–but not the secrets that shadow the rest of her life.
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In the highly anticipated novel "Girl A: A Novel" by Abigail Dean, readers are taken on a gripping and emotional journey through the eyes of Lex Gracie, the eldest of six siblings who were held captive in their home for years.**
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Lex, now a young woman, grapples with the aftermath of her traumatic childhood, struggling to reconcile her past with her present. Haunted by the memories of the abuse and neglect she and her siblings endured, Lex embarks on a quest for freedom and self-discovery.**
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As she navigates the complexities of her new life outside the confines of her childhood prison, Lex must confront the lingering demons of her past and find the strength to break free from their hold. Along the way, she uncovers hidden truths and unexpected connections, leading her on a path of healing and empowerment.**
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"Girl A" is a powerful and thought-provoking tale that delves into the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring bonds of family. Abigail Dean masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the lasting impact of trauma, the complexities of familial relationships, and the transformative power of hope.**
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With its compelling characters, evocative storytelling, and unflinching examination of the dark side of human nature, "Girl A" is a must-read for fans of literary fiction, psychological thrillers, and stories of survival and redemption.
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