Wherever Nina Lies

Eep! I just love fabulous books; not books that are just ok, but books that make you want to stand on something at the bookstore and shout, "Need a good book?? Over here!!" while you wave the book around. You would then have to stop waving the book around long enough so that others could at least see the title, right?

Well the book, Wherever Nina Lies, is one of those books! Written by Lynn Weingarten, the book was published last winter (January 2009), but I didn't snag it until two days ago at the library.


Here is the low down: Ellie's sister, Nina has been missing for two years. It seems as if most people have given up hope that she will ever return, all except Ellie. After work one day, she and her best friend find a clue that leads Ellie on an adventure to find her sister. Sketches, which are actually in the book, and quirky characters tell Ellie and this alluring new guy, Sean where to head next...everywhere from Nebraska to Arizona to California.

The book is fast paced and only spans about of week of time. The characters are unique. Nina is artsy and bold. Ellie is sweet and heroic. Amanda, the best friend is just like every girls dramatic friend. (You know you have one...) Sean is well...you'll have to read the book to find out about him. There are more twist in this book than a Kennywood roller coaster. The ending is freaky and it will keep you guessing until the end.