"My Sister Rosa" by Justine Larbalestier follows the story of 16-year-old Cole, who is deeply troubled by his younger sister Rosa, who seems charming on the surface but harbors dark, violent tendencies. As their family moves to a new city, Cole becomes increasingly aware of the sinister side of Rosa's personality. Balancing his protective instincts and a desire for a normal teenage life, he grapples with the question of how to keep Rosa from acting on her dangerous impulses. The story delves into themes of family loyalty, mental health, and the complexities of sibling relationships, creating a gripping narrative filled with tension and moral dilemmas. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Turtleback .