All Your Twisted Secrets by Diana Urban
Published by HarperTeen on March 17, 2020
ISBN: 0062908219
Pages: 390
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Romance
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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WOW this first novel is truly amazing, the plot is rooted in pain and teen angst.  Just as the title indicates the story line is full of slowly revealed twisted secrets and relationships.  Amber struggles to be normal but truly has only one friend.  This character is so well portrayed, her secrets are deeply hidden but her heart is on her sleeve.  As a musician she can put on the earphones and escape reality until everything changes. Each character is introduced in their own time so that they become truly necessary to the story.  The genius of this book is the way past secrets are revealed leaving readers waiting for more.

Assuming this was influenced by the escape entertainment movement it may go a little to far.  All Your Twisted Secrets is recommended for HS media centers and public libraries but it may be challenged due to the group and individual behaviors during the last 30 minutes.  It is also a good read for adults who enjoy mysteries and thrillers.  Looking forward to seeing more by this new author.

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth services librarian in Scarborough, ME