 | Scammer Author: Jackson, Tiffany D. | |
| Price: $14.99 | ||
Summary:
Jordyn Monroe is finally free. Out from under her overprotective parents, Jordyn is ready to kill it in prelaw at a prestigious, historically Black university in Washington DC. When her roommate's brother is released from prison, the last thing Jordyn expects is to come home and find the ex-convict on their dorm room sofa. He's charming, but Jordyn senses something sinister. When one of her roommates goes missing, she enlists the help of the lone white student to uncover the mystery.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: UG Reading Level: 4.30 Points: 11.0 Quiz: 556838 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (08/15/25)
School Library Journal (+) (00/09/25)
Booklist (+) (12/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/01/2025 *Starred Review* Jordyn Monroe turns down an offer at Yale, against her parents’ fervent wishes, to attend Frazier University, an HBCU in Washington, DC. Jordyn has many reasons for attending Frazier, not the least of which is wanting to finally fit in; she was one of few students of color in her high school. She quickly bonds with her three roommates, gaining friendships she never felt were allowed at home. However, when roommate Vanessa’s brother, Devonte, fresh out of prison, stays with them for an ever-increasing amount of time, his conspiracy-laden sermons and plans for a new world order start to make Jordyn question her purpose, her worth, and her sanity. Understanding the lure of conspiratorial teachings or a charismatic leader can be difficult, but Jackson shows how quickly rational people can be corrupted by sinister intentions. Readers will become both angry at and afraid for Jordyn and her friends, as dangerous currents flow underneath every escalating action of the quickly forming cult. While Jordyn’s love interest, Nick, may seem too knight-in-shining-armor for some, his underlying need to help Jordyn is explained well. The inevitable conflicts among Jordyn, Devonte’s followers, and even her own parents escalate the tension to a stomach-churning level. The revealing ending will lead readers to question what makes a person tick, what can make them break, and, ultimately, how to heal. Another visceral, propulsive thriller from an undisputed master of the genre.High-Demand Backstory: Reliably best-selling Jackson puts out hit after hit, and her many fans will be eager to get their hands on this one, too. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
