 | Bad sister Author: Alexander, K. R. | |
| Price: $7.37 | ||
Summary:
Chelsea knows that her sister is dead. But she also knows that Angelica never really went away. Ever since that tragic day, Angelica has been around. Talking to her. Listening to her. Being her truest friend. No one else can see Angelica, and Chelsea has learned to lie about her existence, because nobody else would believe it. It's their secret until Chelsea makes a new friend and Angelica becomes jealous. Jealous enough to hurt someone. Chelsea's biggest secret has become her biggest fear.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.10 Points: 3.0 Quiz: 558255 |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (01/16/26)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 01/16/2026 Gr 5–9—Twin sisters Chelsea and Angelica are best friends, even in death. Angelica has been dead for five years, but clings to 12-year-old Chelsea, jealous of any other friends Chelsea might make. Following Identikill, the story picks up as Angelica has secretly stolen Chelsea's identity and trapped Chelsea in the gray vermin-infested Underside. Friend-turned-enemy-turned-sorta-friend Riley is also stuck in the Underside while her imposter haunts both worlds. Only Chelsea's friend Janette, who lives with her two fathers, realizes something is amiss and is willing to save the girls, even as Angelica bullies and threatens her. The text is sparse, and the characters are not given physical descriptions or detailed backgrounds. However, readers will like this book for its succinct yet poignant insights into middle school drama, as well some age-appropriate unsettling scenes. Riley's unknown imposter in particular is creepy. A brief recap of the first book is offered at the beginning, but this story can be difficult to follow without reading the previous title. VERDICT Fans of the "Identikill" series will want to know the ending; purchase where the first title is popular.—Elissa Cooper - Copyright 2026 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
