Dark Companion
by Marta Acosta
Publisher: Tor Teen
Publication Date: July 3, 2012
Orphaned at the age of six, Jane Williams has grown up in a series of foster homes, learning to survive in the shadows of life. Through hard work and determination, she manages to win a scholarship to the exclusive Birch Grove Academy. There, for the first time, Jane finds herself accepted by a group of friends. She even starts tutoring the headmistress’s gorgeous son, Lucien. Things seem too good to be true.They are.The more she learns about Birch Grove’s recent past, the more Jane comes to suspect that there is something sinister going on. Why did the wife of a popular teacher kill herself? What happened to the former scholarship student, whose place Jane took? Why does Lucien’s brother, Jack, seem to dislike her so much?As Jane begins to piece together the answers to the puzzle, she must find out why she was brought to Birch Grove—and what she would risk to stay there….(from Tor.com)
I love the cover, it's beautiful and eerie. What is she walking too and what is in the woods?
The synopsis grabbed me and I am interested in learning what is going on at the Birch Grove Academy. What do you think?
Pretty! I want it :)
ReplyDeleteSounds good...and the cover is definitely intriguing...yep, it's going on my wish list. Thanks for the heads up! ^_^
ReplyDeleteI may have to try this. The cover art is very nice.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cover!
ReplyDeleteOh good, it sounds like another mystery to drive me crazy. lol
ReplyDeleteThe cover is very pretty - it looks like she's waiting for something.
I read this book (the free online version) looong time ago... and I really enjoyed it! I recommend this book! It's very good.
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