Fans of Cynthia Hand and Sophie Jordan will love Impostor , the sequel to Jill Hathaway's psychological thriller Slide , which Publishers Weekly hailed as "an emotionally taut mystery with depth" in a starred review. Vee Bell's gift (or curse) of "sliding"—slipping into the mind of another person and experiencing life, briefly, through his or her eyes—has been somewhat under control since she unwillingly witnessed the horrific deaths of her classmates six months ago. But when Vee finds herself in strange situations with no memory of getting there, she begins to suspect that someone else she knows has the ability to slide—and is using Vee to exact revenge. With its gripping action and suspense, exceptionally drawn characters, and sizzling romance, Impostor is a fresh and captivating read. 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. Six months after the events of Slide (2012), Vee Bell is still traumatized by nightmares, constantly reliving the night she was almost killed. Her ability to slide into the consciousness of other people remains strong, but she seems to be gaining some control over her powers. However, new dangers threaten her fragile stability. Her mother’s long-lost sister appears out of the blue, claiming reconciliation, but Vee doubts her motives. More menacingly, Vee suspects that someone is sliding into her own consciousness and using her to do terrible things. Despite the supernatural setup, the story at its heart plays with real-world elements: the decision whether to turn friendship into love; a prank gone horribly wrong, which requires a cover-up and family secrets. Red herrings abound, and the ending is not as sinister as the buildup implies. Fans of the first book will be happy for this continuation of Vee’s story, while new readers will want to start at the beginning so they can fully appreciate her journey. Grades 8-12. --Kara Dean “Jill Hathaway provides a fresh, vibrant voice to young adult literature. Skillfully filled with drama and tension, Slide is part mystery, part romance, and wholly engaging with its strong heroine and tornado-worthy twists. I simply could not put this book down.” - Laurie Stolarz, bestselling author of Blue is for Nightmares and the Deadly Little Lies series, about Slide “Hathaway debuts with a gripping paranormal thriller that takes the concept of ‘empathy’ to a new level. . . . An emotionally taut mystery with depth.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review), about Slide “Hathaway guides readers through family turmoil, integrating it well with her murder mystery. . . . An intriguing whodunit.” - Kirkus Reviews, about Slide “Its innovative premise is memorable.” - School Library Journal, about Slide “Teenage drama meets Quantum Leap in this exciting debut about secrets and murder. [D]ifficult to put down.” - Booklist, about Slide “Hits the right buttons for mystery lovers.” - Kirkus Reviews “Heartbreaking and heart-pounding at the same time! A wonderful, intense story, Slide had me hooked from the first moment Vee slid into someone else’s mind.” - Cynthia Hand, author of Unearthly, about Slide “Slide consumed me! Intense and powerful. A mystery filled with romance and raw emotion. Slide is one of those extraordinary reads that stays with you long after you close the book.” - Sophie Jordan, author of Firelight, about Slide “Fans of the first book will be happy for this continuation of Vee’s story. New readers will want to start at the beginning so the