Truly Devious

Book Playlist

Truly Devious Playlist

by Maureen Johnson

16 tracks

balanced

Jun 20, 2026

3 mixes for this book

This playlist captures the enigmatic and atmospheric essence of "Truly Devious," blending suspenseful instrumentals with evocative vocal tracks that mirror the book's mystery, the eerie setting of Ellingham Academy, and the emotional tension between characters. The instrumental selections range from moody classical to ambient electronic, while the vocal tracks explore themes of secrets, puzzles, and psychological depth, providing a diverse yet cohesive listening experience that parallels the novel's twists and character dynamics.

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Track List

16 songs

1

Erupting Light

Hildur Guðnadóttir · Without Sinking

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2

Weavers

Aukai · Apricity

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3

Fragment II

Library Tapes · Fragment

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4

Hidden Pathways

Team Astro · Cosmic Drift

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5

Puzzle Pieces

Saint Motel · Voyeur

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6

Echoes of the Past

Beachwax · Echoes of the Past

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7

Nightfall Reverie

Louis Nightwell · Nightfall Reverie

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8

The Killing Type

Amanda Palmer · Piano Is Evil

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9

I Can’t Imagine (Why You Feel This Way)

Sharon Van Etten · Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory

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10

Secrets And Lies

Ruelle · Secrets And Lies

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11

Midnight Confessions

The Grass Roots · Lovin' Things

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12

In the Shadows

The Rasmus · Dead Letters

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13

Alien Observer

Grouper · A I A: Alien Observer

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14

Lost and Found

LEAH TORRES · Lost and Found

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15

Paper Planes

Horseshoe G.A.N.G. · Art of the Freestyle

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16

Stone by Stone

Luminary Flux · Again Again

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