You will get sucked in to this world
I haven't read a YA book in a long time. I don't even remember having YA thrillers when I was a young adult, so this was a true treat for me.
Centered upon 4 different high schoolers, Gabe, Elyse, Catherine and Sasha, and told from the perspective of Gabe and Elyse, this book gives the reader the typical life of the modern high school student. There's backstabbing, social media bullying, spying, jealousy, raging hormones, parental issues, and everything else that comes with growing up today.
Gabe is one of the more popular kids, dating Sasha, the most popular girl. She's terrible, and he wants to leave her. Especially after meeting Catherine. But Sasha seems dangerous and he has to tread lightly. For good reason.
Elyse is a shy girl, raising herself while her junkie mother nods off on the couch. She gets the lead in the play, which awakens feelings in her she didn't know she had. Further attributing to that awakening is the school's young drama teacher. Her life is about to get messy, as she confuses raising herself with being an adult.
While the buildup was pretty slow, the end of the book is worth it. There are twists and turns along the way, with one big ultimate shocker. I tore through the pages, wondering what would happen next. how would Gabe handle his psycho ex? How would Elyse handle her new role as Juliet in the school play (and in real life)?
Thank you to the publisher, the author, and Bookishfirst for this free copy.
Centered upon 4 different high schoolers, Gabe, Elyse, Catherine and Sasha, and told from the perspective of Gabe and Elyse, this book gives the reader the typical life of the modern high school student. There's backstabbing, social media bullying, spying, jealousy, raging hormones, parental issues, and everything else that comes with growing up today.
Gabe is one of the more popular kids, dating Sasha, the most popular girl. She's terrible, and he wants to leave her. Especially after meeting Catherine. But Sasha seems dangerous and he has to tread lightly. For good reason.
Elyse is a shy girl, raising herself while her junkie mother nods off on the couch. She gets the lead in the play, which awakens feelings in her she didn't know she had. Further attributing to that awakening is the school's young drama teacher. Her life is about to get messy, as she confuses raising herself with being an adult.
While the buildup was pretty slow, the end of the book is worth it. There are twists and turns along the way, with one big ultimate shocker. I tore through the pages, wondering what would happen next. how would Gabe handle his psycho ex? How would Elyse handle her new role as Juliet in the school play (and in real life)?
Thank you to the publisher, the author, and Bookishfirst for this free copy.