In the Blood
$31.71
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
11 August 2026
Summary
When an adopted teen takes a DNA test to find her biological parents, she unknowingly puts herself in the crosshairs of a serial killer.
Adopted as a newborn, Tessa has always wondered who her biological parents are. After turning eighteen, she takes a DNA test in hopes of finding the answers. With best friend El and lab partner Victor, Tessa uses the results to start building her family tree. But they find more dead ends than answers. Her biological mother, who was r…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316586214 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316586218 |
| Author: | April Henry |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 11 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 380g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 30mm |
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Critics Review
“Tessa is smart and plucky, surrounded by loving family and friends, and the supporting characters are well-drawn…the plot drives the novel, leaping from one event to another up to the exciting conclusion.”–Booklist“A suspenseful thriller told in three perspectives … great representations of a loyal friend group.”–School Library Journal“The story’s multiple perspectives keep readers engaged as the tension builds…. Henry captures both the hope and idealism surrounding reunification. Seeing how Tessa and her family members engage with her adoption highlights the beauty and challenges of creating identity and family in an honest and emotional way.”–Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
April Henry
April Henry is the New York Times bestselling author of many acclaimed mysteries for adults and over fifteen novels for teens, including the bestselling Girl, Stolen; Girl Forgotten, which won the Edgar Award; Two Truths and a Lie, which was a YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers; and The Girl I Used to Be, which was an Edgar Award finalist and won the Anthony Award for Best YA Mystery. She lives in Oregon.
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