Àbíké-Íyímídé, Faridah - Where Sleeping Girls Lie

• Title: Where Sleeping Girls Lie
• Author: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
• Genre: Young Adult, Mystery, Thriller, Dark Academia, LGBTQ+
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
• Release Date: 2024
• ISBN: 9781474967549

Description

• Synopsis: A gripping mystery set in a prestigious boarding school, where secrets and lies unravel as a new student investigates the disappearance of her roommate. Along the way, she forms a deep connection with another student, exploring their feelings for each other and challenging societal norms.
• Blurb: Sade Hussein, a new student at the Alfred Nobel Academy, finds herself entangled in a web of mystery when her roommate, Elizabeth, goes missing. As Sade delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers dark secrets and dangerous truths about the school and its students. Amidst the danger and uncertainty, she develops a strong bond with another student, navigating their growing feelings for each other and the complexities of their relationship.

Relevant Tags

young adult, mystery, thriller, dark academia, boarding school, secrets, lies, coming of age, LGBTQ+, queer romance, forbidden love

Themes

• Secrets and Lies: Explores the power of secrets and the consequences of deception.
• Power and Privilege: Examines the dynamics of power and privilege within a hierarchical institution.
• Identity and Belonging: The protagonist grapples with questions of identity and belonging as she navigates a new environment.
• LGBTQ+ Representation: The novel features a same-sex romantic relationship between the protagonist and another student, challenging societal norms and providing representation for queer youth.