Impostor (Slide)
Gr 10 Up-In this sequel to Slide (HarperCollins, 2012), Vee Bell, who is able to "slide" into the minds of others, is trying to recover from the death of her first boyfriend. Only Rollins, her best friend and potential love interest, knows about her special ability. Then something odd begins to happen: what she first thinks are just vivid dreams are anything but-someone is sliding into her and controlling her actions. Then two potential suspects enter her life: her Aunt Lydia, a replica of Vee's deceased mother whom the teen has oddly never met, and Diane, an older woman who suspiciously manages to show up just when Vee needs help. The situation becomes more dangerous when her mind is hijacked during a prank meant to teach a bully a lesson (which goes terribly wrong). Vee wants to turn to Rollins, but is stopped by jealousy over his new friendship with an attractive classmate. The resolutions to Vee's dilemmas are satisfactory, but leave readers wanting to know more about sliding. Fans of Lisa McMann's "Wake" series (S & S) will enjoy this evenly paced paranormal mystery. Like the first book, Imposter addresses themes that adolescents can relate to: insecurity, trust, betrayal, and revenge. Romantics will also appreciate the roller-coaster relationship between Vee and Rollins. The language and mature situations make this series more appropriate for older teens.-Sherry J. Mills, Hazelwood East High School, St. Louis, MOα(c) Copyright 2013.  Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc.  No redistribution permitted.