Recommendations based on The Roanoke Girlsby Amy Engel

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  1. Faithful

    by Alice Hoffman
    A young woman's journey of healing and redemption, grappling with the power of faith and love.

    From the New York Times bestselling author of The Marriage of Opposites and The Dovekeepers comes a soul-searching story about a young woman struggling to redefine herself and the power of love, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Girl Before

    by J.P. Delaney
    Two women, living in the same house, separated by time, both with a dangerous obsession with the architect who designed it.

    NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • In the tradition of, The Girl on the Train, The Woman in Cabin 10,, and, Gone Girl, comes an enthralling psychological thriller that spins one woman’s seemingly good ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein

    by Kiersten White
    A retelling of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" from the perspective of Elizabeth Lavenza, exploring her complex relationship with Victor Frankenstein.

    Elizabeth Lavenza hasn't had a proper meal in weeks. Her thin arms are covered with bruises from her "caregiver," and she is on the verge of being thrown into the streets . . . until she is brought ... (Goodreads)

  4. Behind Closed Doors

    by B.A. Paris
    Psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect marriage hiding a sinister secret.

    THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING DEBUT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER YOU CAN'T MISS! The perfect marriage? Or the perfect lie? “A hair-raising debut, both unsettling and addictive...A ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Witches of New York

    by Ami McKay
    In 1880s New York, three witches run a tea shop and help women embrace their own magic. But danger lurks as a dark force threatens their existence.

    A Buzzfeed Best Gift Book of the Year “A dark, atmospheric, and feminist story of three women in New York City's Gilded Age, each determined to thrive in a society hell-bent on keeping them down, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. The Big Bad Wolf

    by James Patterson
    Detective investigates a series of grisly murders in a small town.

    Cross is in the middle of his training at the FBI when he is assigned to work on a kidnapping case. A federal judge's wife has been kidnapped, and Cross discovers that her kidnapping fits the pattern ... (Wikipedia)

  7. A Spark of Light

    by Jodi Picoult
    A shooter enters a women's reproductive health clinic, and the lives of patients and staff intersect in unexpected ways.

    The warm fall day starts like any other at the Center—a women’s reproductive health services clinic—its staff offering care to anyone who passes through its doors. Then, in late morning, a desperate ... (Goodreads)

  8. An Anonymous Girl

    by Greer Hendricks
    A young woman signs up for a psychology study, but soon realizes the experiment is not what it seems. Twists and turns ensue.

    The instant #1, New York Times, bestseller everyone is talking about! People Magazine's Book of the Week • Bookish's "Must-Read Books of Winter" • PopSugar's "Best Books of Winter" • Cosmopolitan's ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Stalking Jack the Ripper

    by Kerri Maniscalco
    A young woman's pursuit of a serial killer in Victorian London.

    INSTANT #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER, A deliciously creepy horror novel with a story line inspired by the Ripper murders and an unexpected, blood-chilling conclusion...,Seventeen-year-old Audrey ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. The Last Time I Lied

    by Riley Sager
    A young artist returns to the summer camp where her friends disappeared years ago, only to find herself caught in a web of lies and secrets.

    Fifteen years ago, summer camper Emma Davis watched sleepily as her three cabin mates snuck out of their cabin in the dead of night. The last she–and anyone--saw of them was Vivian closing the cabin ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Obsession

    by Nora Roberts
    A woman's journey to uncover the truth of her past, while her present is threatened by a dangerous stalker.

    “She stood in the deep, dark woods, breath shallow and cold prickling over her skin despite the hot, heavy air. She took a step back, then two, as the urge to run fell over her.” Naomi Bowes lost her ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Shock of the Fall

    by Nathan Filer
    A young man's struggle with mental illness and his journey to find understanding and acceptance.

    What begins as the story of a lost boy turns into a story of a brave man yearning to understand what happened that night, in the years since, and to his very person. While on vacation with their ... (Goodreads)

  13. Beneath the Sugar Sky

    by Seanan McGuire
    A group of misfits embark on a quest to restore a girl to her world of Confection, encountering magical creatures and dangers along the way.

    A glorious fantasy tale from Seanan McGuire's Alex-award winning Wayward Children series, which began in the Alex, Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning, World Fantasy Award finalist, Tiptree Honor ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Down Among the Sticks and Bones

    by Seanan McGuire
    Twins Jack and Jill find a portal to a dark world where they must choose between being a vampire's apprentice or a mad scientist's assistant.

    Twin sisters Jack and Jill were seventeen when they found their way home and were packed off to Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward Children. This is the story of what happened first… Jacqueline was her ... (Goodreads)

  15. I Let You Go

    by Clare Mackintosh
    A mother's heartbreaking journey of grief and guilt as she struggles to come to terms with the death of her son.

    THE, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,One of, The New York Times Book Review’,s 10 Best Crime Novels of 2016!,Now in paperback—the next blockbuster thriller for those who loved, The Girl on the Train, and, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Nutshell

    by Ian McEwan
    A unique retelling of Shakespeare's Hamlet, from the perspective of an unborn child.

    Nutshell is a classic story of murder and deceit, told by a narrator with a perspective and voice unlike any in recent literature. A bravura performance, it is the finest recent work from a true ... (Goodreads)

  17. One Plus One

    by Jojo Moyes
    A single mother's struggle to make a better life for her and her daughter.

    One single mom. One chaotic family. One quirky stranger. One irresistible love story from the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Giver of Stars, American audiences have fallen in love with ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Broken Girls

    by Simone St. James
    A journalist investigates the murder of a girl at a boarding school, uncovering dark secrets and a ghostly presence.

    A suspense novel from the award-winning author of, The Haunting of Maddy Clare..., Vermont, 1950. There's a place for the girls whom no one wants–the troublemakers, the illegitimate, the too smart ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Wonder

    by Emma Donoghue
    A nurse is sent to a small Irish village to observe a girl who claims to have survived without food.

    In this masterpiece by Emma Donoghue, bestselling author of, Room, an English nurse is brought to a small Irish village to observe what appears to be a miracle — a girl said to have survived without ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Into the Water

    by Paula Hawkins
    A gripping murder mystery, uncovering secrets hidden in a town's haunted past.

    Following the unexplained death of her sister, Nel, in a pool at the foot of a cliff, Jules Abbott returns to Beckford, a fictional town in Northumberland , to care for her niece, Lena. The novel is ... (Wikipedia)

  21. One True Loves

    by Taylor Jenkins Reid
    A woman's journey of love, facing unexpected choices between her past and present.

    In her twenties, Emma Blair marries her high school sweetheart, Jesse. They build a life for themselves, far away from the expectations of their parents and the people of their hometown in ... (Goodreads)

  22. The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

    by Stuart Turton
    A man must solve the murder of Evelyn Hardcastle, but each day he wakes up in a different body, reliving the same day over and over again.

    Aiden Bishop knows the rules. Evelyn Hardcastle will die every day until he can identify her killer and break the cycle. But every time the day begins again, Aiden wakes up in the body of a different ... (Goodreads)

  23. Every Heart a Doorway

    by Seanan McGuire
    A portal fantasy exploring the stories of children who have ventured through magical doorways and returned to the mundane world.

    Rarely, children may find doorways which transport them to other worlds. As a child, Nancy found a doorway that led her to the land of the dead, based on the story of Persephone and Hades . When she ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Haven

    by Kristi Cook
    Violet moves to a small town and discovers she has supernatural powers. She must navigate a dangerous world of magic and secrets.

    Violet McKenna thought she was crazy when she had a vivid vision of her dad’s murder—but when her premonition came true, her life fell apart. Then she found a new school: Winterhaven. There, Violet ... (Goodreads)

  25. Lilac Girls

    by Martha Hall Kelly
    A story of three women's lives, intertwined by World War II, and their remarkable courage.

    Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this powerful debut novel reveals an incredible story of love, redemption, and terrible secrets that were hidden for decades. On the eve of a ... (Goodreads)

  26. I Believe in a Thing Called Love

    by Maurene Goo
    Desi Lee, a high school senior, uses her father's K-drama formula to win over her crush. But will her plan work?

    A funny young adult novel about a Korean-American girl who uses K-Drama techniques to snag the boyfriend of her dreams., One of, Publishers Weekly',s Best Books of 2017 One of, Seventeen.com,'s Best ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. The Boy Book: A Study of Habits and Behaviors, Plus Techniques for Taming Them

    by E. Lockhart
    A humorous guide for teenage girls on understanding and dealing with boys. Includes tips and tricks for navigating relationships.

    Here is how things stand at the beginning of newly-licensed driver Ruby Oliver's junior year at Tate Prep: Kim: Not speaking. Far away in Tokyo. Cricket: Not speaking. Nora: Speaking–sort of. Chatted ... (Goodreads)

  28. Firstlife

    by Gena Showalter
    In a world where afterlife is determined by the first life, Tenley must choose between two realms and two love interests.

    The instant New York Times bestseller! "Utterly unique and absolutely riveting—I couldn't put it down! What a marvelously cool world."— New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas From the author ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Lie

    by C.L. Taylor
    A mother's search for her missing daughter leads to dark secrets and dangerous lies.

    I know your name's not really Jane Hughes... Jane Hughes has a loving partner, a job in an animal sanctuary and a tiny cottage in rural Wales. She's happier than she's ever been but her life is a ... (Goodreads)

  30. This One Is Mine

    by Maria Semple
    A Hollywood producer's wife struggles with her identity and desires, leading to infidelity and self-discovery.

    Violet Parry is living the quintessential life of luxury in the Hollywood Hills with David, her rock-and-roll manager husband, and her darling toddler, Dot. She has the perfect life–except that she's ... (Goodreads)