The Naturals Jennifer Lynn Barnes Sparknotes

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The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a thrilling murder mystery with interesting twist and turns. Barnes crafts a masterful story that will guarantee to have readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. Graduating from Yale with a degree in cognitive behavior, Jennifer Lynn Barnes uses her in-depth knowledge to write a book revolving around characters with a gift for psychologically reading people. From the point of view of a relatable teenage girl, we see the world of crime-solving in a new light. With a fast-paced storyline and just the right amount of suspense, this novel is definitely one for the record books.
Cassie Hobbes is an average teen to the ordinary eye, but inside her head, she can piece together little things like your clothing and actions to understand who you are and what you want. When a FBI agent approaches her with an offer to join an elite team of gifted teenagers, she accepts in hopes of solving her mother’s murder. She and the other Naturals are tasked with finding the killer responsible for a series of murders, and the case begins to hit Cassie close to home. …show more content…

When she is thrust in the midst of the FBI, she is quickly intimidated by the other Naturals and feels as though she doesn’t belong. Soon, though, she finds friends and a home in this unlikely place. Dean shares the profiling ability with Cassie but does everything to push her away. Brooding, he acts like the world is sorrowful and is haunted by his dark secrets. Michael is the flirty and arrogant second newest member of the Naturals who specializes in reading emotions. Lia is the sly and sometimes mean girl who can tell when someone is lying. She participates in an on-and-off-again relationship with Michael. Sloane is a super genius with an eidetic memory. Although she means well, she isn’t the best at reading people and often comes off as

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