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Shift by Em Bailey

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In Shift, did you enjoy ...

... the psychological tension and mind games between characters?

Dangerous by Shannon Hale

If you were captivated by the shifting relationships and the sense of unease as Olive tries to unravel Miranda's secrets in Shift, you'll love Dangerous. This YA thriller follows Maisie, a girl who attends a NASA-like camp only to find herself entangled in a web of trust and betrayal, struggling to decipher who is really on her side. The psychological suspense and uncertainty about whose intentions are genuine will keep you guessing.

... the unreliable narration that keeps you questioning reality?

Liar by Justine Larbalestier

If you enjoyed trying to untangle the truth behind Olive's perspective in Shift, you'll be hooked by Liar. Micah, the protagonist, admits from the start that she's a compulsive liar, and as her story unfolds, you'll constantly question what's real and what's fabrication. This twisting narrative keeps you off balance in the best way.

... the unexpected twists that redefine your understanding of the story?

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

If you loved the way Shift pulled the rug out from under you with its shocking developments, We Were Liars is a perfect fit. This book's seemingly straightforward tale of family secrets and summer love unravels into something much deeper and more surprising, delivering a twist that will leave you breathless.

... the dark, gritty atmosphere and sense of foreboding?

The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma

If you were drawn to the haunting, unsettling mood that pervades Shift, The Walls Around Us will grip you with its eerie tone. Oscillating between the perspectives of two girls connected by a mysterious tragedy, this novel explores blurred realities, guilt, and the darkness lurking just beneath the surface.

... the intimate, first-person perspective inside a troubled mind?

Freaks Like Us by Susan Vaught

If you connected with Olive's deeply personal, sometimes claustrophobic point of view in Shift, Freaks Like Us offers a powerful experience. Told from the perspective of 'Schizo Boy,' whose inner world is shaped by mental illness, this story gives you an authentic, raw look into a mind struggling to piece together the truth after a friend goes missing.

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