The Other Lola - by Ripley Jones

About the Book

Book Synopsis

The sequel to Ripley Jones's unforgettable YA thriller Missing Clarissa, The Other Lola is about what happens when the people you love the most are the people you can trust the least.

In the months after Cam and Blair broke their small hometown's legendary missing-girl story and catapulted to accidental fame, they vowed never to do it again. No more mysteries, no more podcasts, and no more sticking their heads where they don't belong.

Until Mattie Brosillard, a freshman at their high school, shows up on their doorstep, begging Cam and Blair for help. Mattie's sister Lola disappeared mysteriously five years ago. No trace of her was ever found. Now, she's back--but Mattie is convinced the girl who returned is an impostor. Nobody believes Mattie's wild story--not Mattie's brother, not Mattie's mother, and not even Cam and Blair. But something is definitely wrong in the Brosillard family. And Blair has her own reasons for wanting to know what really happened to Lola while she was gone.

With Cam and Blair still struggling with the aftermath of their first mystery--and with new secrets swirling between them--the stakes are higher than ever in this can't-miss sequel to Missing Clarissa.

Review Quotes

Epic Reads, "The 13 Most Anticipated YA Books to Read in March 2024"

GoodReads, "The Most Anticipated Young Adult Books of 2024"

"A poignant, intricately plotted novel that will keep readers guessing." - Kirkus

"Meditating on the themes of self-invention and the strength of chosen family, The Other Lola is both thoughtful and surprisingly fast-paced, as the secrets our characters are keeping from one another emerge with devastating effect into the light of day...a terrific young adult mystery novel that isn't afraid to tackle the real challenges facing young people of good conscience today." - Criminal Element

"The Other Lola is a consuming and thrilling YA mystery that I highly recommend for people who enjoy amateur sleuths, intriguing secrets, and compelling characters." - YA Books Central

Praise for Missing Clarissa:

"Missing Clarissa is a sharp, smart, compelling read. Ripley Jones has written a fascinating mystery that never lets the reader forget the people at its heart. A keen look at true crime and the ripples that absence leaves. I devoured this book." - Kat Howard, Alex Award-winning author of An Unkindness of Magicians

"Ripley Jones writes like a switchblade: quick, sharp, and straight to the jugular. This is the writer you've been waiting for. Ripley does not disappoint." - Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation and Deathless Divide