shocking

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The book’s characters relate their stories in discrete sections that peel back time, revealing shocking secrets and meriting re-evaluation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

"The fact that nobody had noticed he was missing for two weeks. It was shocking, we couldn't believe it was happening."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

It was a shocking attack on European democracies.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

That made the game’s outcome, a 62-48 South Carolina blowout win, pretty shocking.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The girls glanced at each other, and it seemed Hazel’s shocking uncoolness was the thing that would finally bring the two of them back together.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu