R.I.P. Eliza Hart

J. The anger and grief that she feels is palpable and vividly expressed. Alyssa Sheinmel's writing is so true, her characters so real, that they live on long after the last page is turned." -- New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice"Sheinmel's depiction of a disfigured adolescent girl, already searching for herself and now suddenly forced to accept this new enormity, is compelling absorbing." -- Kirkus Reviews"Fascinating Teens will identify with her struggle to accept that her old life is gone forever. Fans of R. Palacio's Wonder will also enjoy this book and relate to its similar theme about how physical appearance does not define who you really are." -- Voice of Youth Advocates. Praise for New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel's Faceless

When Eliza Hart, the most popular girl at Ventana Ranch boarding school, is found dead, Ellie Sokoloff is determined to figure out what happened to her. Or that Ellie's suitemate, Sam, is the only one who will help her because to everyone else, Ellie looks like the top suspect.Can Ellie clear her name and solve the mystery behind Eliza's death? Her hunt for the truth will uncover secrets she never imagined, sending her deep into her own memories of her childhood with Eliza Hart.New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel delivers a gripping mystery and a sensitive and moving examination of the secrets that can hold us back--and even destroy us.. Never mind that ever since Ellie arrived at school Eliza has spread terrible rumors about her, calling her a liar and a stalker, when all Ellie wanted to do was rekindle their old friendship. After all, Eliza was Ellie's childhood best friend. Or that Ellie's claustrophobia limits where she can go and what she can do