https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v By Juliana Watson en-us 2023-02-21 00:02:12 UTC 2023-02-24 23:37:18 UTC hello@padlet.com jmwatson4 https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2490295008 There are a lot of reasons why I chose this book. I was drawn to the cover's dark hue. I read the back and noticed the sense of mystery and questions that could only be answered by reading the book. In line with what a quote on the back of the book promised, I also really like books that are full of unpredictability. Last but not least, I chose a page in the middle of the book to spoil and decided that I liked the writing style that Hannah Jayne uses.]]> 2023-02-21 21:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2490295008 jmwatson4 https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2490301341 2023-02-21 21:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2490301341 jmwatson4 https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2490322851 The beginning lines drop the reader right after the main character's (Sawyer's) boyfriend (Kevin) died. The very first page is placed at Kevin's funeral. I believe that this opening draws the reader into the sense of mystery that permeates the remainder of the book. I think this introduction is good because it does its job of drawing the reader in and giving them a taste of the book's tone.]]> 2023-02-21 21:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2490322851 jmwatson4 https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2493364021 Sawyer is constantly reminded of her relationship with Kevin in flashbacks throughout the book, mostly at the beginning. The reader gets a better sense of the current events and Sawyer's mindset thanks to the flashbacks. The reader would be lost without the flashbacks because they provide all of the context necessary to put the story's pieces together. All of the flashbacks are italicized, and they all involve a dead person, making it clear to the reader that they must be events from the past.]]> 2023-02-24 02:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2493364021 jmwatson4 https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2493383328 1) How does Sawyer's idea of who the killer is change throughout the story?
Sawyer begins by assuming that the murderer is a stranger to her. Then, she coerces herself into believing that nobody was actually killed and that the whole thing was just a prank. She then blames Heather and questions Cooper, becoming suspicious of anyone even slightly out of line. She then points the finger at Officer Haas because she believes him to be untrustworthy. Lastly, when Chloe admits to it, she is aware that it is Chloe.

2) How does the author create suspension in the story?
The author creates suspension in the story by making all of the characters have conflicting ideas about who the killer is, which alters Sawyer's opinion. Jayne also doesn't allow the reader to know the killer until the very end of the book, which makes the reader want to finish the book as soon as possible.

3) Why was the ending of the story so unexpected?
Due to the fact that the killer was Sawyer's best friend and there were no hints leading back to her, the story's conclusion came as a complete surprise. Also, Chloe injured herself to give the impression that she was attacked and was a victim. Until the very end of the book, there was no way to tell that it was Chloe.]]> 2023-02-24 02:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2493383328 jmwatson4 https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2494409042 1) Officer Haas: "Well Sawyer, I understand your concern, and I appreciate you bringing this to my attention, but I really think this is just-"
Sawyer: "A coincidence, a prank?"
Sawyer: "Maybe you're right. This is probably just a really bad prank."

Sawyer was led to believe that the notes left by the killer were just a prank after this conversation with Officer Haas. Her investigation was delayed as a result, and she even lost trust in the police.

2) Chloe: "I'd do anything for you."
Sawyer: "What?"
Chloe: "Anything at all."

Sawyer concludes that Chloe is the killer after having this terrifying conversation with her. The killer wrote these exact words on a note that he delivered to Sawyer. Sawyer discovers this information seconds before she could have been killed, and it saves her life.

3) Cooper: "Don't hurt her!"
Chloe: "I killed you!"
Cooper: "No you didn't, and you won't hurt Sawyer either."

Sawyer is about to die in this section of the story, but Cooper comes out to save her.]]> 2023-02-24 22:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2494409042 jmwatson4 https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2494412462 1) In this part of the story, Sawyer's Spanish teacher, Mr. Hanson, has died from mysterious causes. The lack of knowledge about the death and another note that Sawyer later receives reinforces her theory that this is no accident, but a killer.

2) The nursery for Tara's new baby is destroyed in this section of the story; red paint is all over the walls, the curtains are ripped, etc. Sawyer and her parents no longer trust each other because they believe that Sawyer was responsible for this.

3) Maggie is the killer's third victim and the entire community is traumatized by the loss.]]> 2023-02-24 22:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2494412462 jmwatson4 https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2494420330 1) "Shrink" I thought that this word referred to a phycologist or some other form of mental help professional because this is where Sawyer's parents sent her after every hiccup in her life.

2) "Cacophony" I thought that this referred to a group of sounds that don't go well together. At the time, Sawyer was at a party, where there was lots of music, talking, shouting, and other noises that wouldn't sound good.]]> 2023-02-24 22:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2494420330 jmwatson4 https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2494421397 I think that the theme of this book was courage. Sawyer must show courage and bravery in the face of fear and danger.]]> 2023-02-24 22:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2494421397 jmwatson4 https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2494422726 Black posts: Required
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Here's a character list to help you navigate this project:
Sawyer- Main character
Kevin (dead)- Sawyer's abusive ex-boyfriend
Chloe- Sawyer's best friend
Tara- Sawyer's step-mother
Heather- Used to be friends with Sawyer, now they don't like each other
Cooper- Sawyer's new love interest
Officer Haas- The co-officer put on Sawyer's case]]> 2023-02-24 22:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2494422726 jmwatson4 https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2494435513 A chart I made to show how many twists this book contained.]]> 2023-02-24 23:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jmwatson4/9fgx68cvyd66g13v/wish/2494435513