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The Vanishing Stair (Truly Devious, #2)

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by Maureen Johnson (Goodreads Author)

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Why does Maureen Johnson always refer to Vi as "they" and never "her"? This really bothers me. "Vi had a can of dark spray they were going to lend Stevie for her hair." "Vi walked up to Stevie and they gave her a hug." I don't understand this. it's only with this character. Am I missing something? Is she a siamese twin?
Daphne They/them are Vi's chosen pronouns. Janelle corrects Stevie about this in the first book at some point, I believe.…moreThey/them are Vi's chosen pronouns. Janelle corrects Stevie about this in the first book at some point, I believe.(less)
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Hardbacks are expensive. Anyone know if the paperback is coming out soon? I know the paperback for the first book was released a year after its publication, and I'm not keen to wait that long.
Katie Check your local library for a copy if you don't want to wait for paperback :-)!…moreCheck your local library for a copy if you don't want to wait for paperback :-)!(less)
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Where do you look for someone who's never really there? Always on a staircase, but never on a stair. What does it mean? I read the book but I didn't find the answer.
Shivani Manohar
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I heard the 1st book was good. Should I read it and then read this one (If this is the legit 2nd book?)
Katie You definitely won't understand the second book without reading the first, so start with #1 :-)…moreYou definitely won't understand the second book without reading the first, so start with #1 :-)(less)
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