The Body Finder, by Kimberly DertingYA, 2009
from fantasticfiction.co.uk:
Violet Ambrose is grappling with two major issues: Jay Heaton and her morbid secret ability. While the sixteen-year-old is confused by her new feelings for her best friend since childhood, she is more disturbed by her "power" to sense dead bodies - or at least those that have been murdered. But now that a serial killer is terrorizing her small town, and the echoes of the local girls he's claimed haunt her daily, Violet realizes she might be the only person who can stop him.
Raspberry: At first this book felt extremely cliche. However, I was quickly drawn into the murder mystery and the suspense that built, coinciding with Violet's abilities. The truth is, it really WAS like most YA books - a heroine that feels like she's different, a guy that acts older romantically than high school boys are known to be, etc. I did like that the parents were great - no bashing of them, and very supportive of Violet. I also thought the romance was cute, although frustrating at times, which I can't decide if that's good or bad.
Graded a B.
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