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Eight Pieces of Silva
Eight Pieces of Silva | Patrice Lawrence
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From the multi-award-winning author of Orangeboy, a mystery that will refuse to let you go. A book to break down stereotypes. A story that will stay in your heart long after it ends Sixteen-year-old Becks is a roadman - loud, funny and knows her estate inside out. She's into girls but didn't come out because she was never in. She lives with her mum, stepdad and eighteen-year-old Silva, her stepdad's daughter. Becks and Silva are opposites, but bond over Korean pop and drama. When Becks' mum and stepdad go on honeymoon to Japan, Becks and Silva are left alone. Except, Silva disappears. Becks ventures into the forbidden territory of Silva's room and finds the first of eight clues that help her discover her sister's secret life. Meanwhile, Silva is on a journey. A journey to make someone love her. He says he doesn't, but he's just joking. All she has to do is persuade him otherwise ...
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Eight Pieces of Silva | Patrice Lawrence
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Patrice Lawrence‘s standalone YA contemporary novel uses a mystery structure to tell a story of love, loss, grief and obsession with a pitch perfect narrative voice that shows both London and blended families in a way that‘s vivid and recognisable. I wished some of the friendships had been more fully developed (particularly Raych) but liked the lesbian romance, the geek references and the central mystery and look forward to Lawrence‘s next book.

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Eight Pieces of Silva | Patrice Lawrence
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A twisty mystery that took a very different track than I expected yet in the most marvellous and intriguing way possible. It was fast paced and insane, at points I was confused but soon things were explained. The book was an ode to dark obsession, and complex family dynamics. Overall a great read!