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    Dangerous Girls by Abigail Haas
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    Anna is wrongfully accused of her best friend's murder on their group vacation. With a ruthless prosecutor on Anna's tail, her life is ripped apart turning her image into a monster in the eyes of the media and the public. Even her friends don't believe her. So begins her fight for freedom in a foreign country. What looms around the corner, put me into shock. As mentioned in title. It's missing one star due to more information required on a certain topic that needed a bit more fuel but I have to get vague not to spoil it.

    The whole book is a character study, not just of Anna, but of every other person she knows. Her boyfriend, Tate. Elise. The other friends in their circle. Her lawyers. Her father. The media. It's an intense look at how awful people can be. I've been calling it in many ways the Gone Girl for Young Adults, because that's what I think of when I read this. These aren't perfect characters they are realistic, and every one of them is hiding something. Every one of them has messed up and is being selfish and horrible to their fellow human beings.

    We yell it together, slamming our hands on the sticky wooden table. The dreadlocked waiter pours a row of something lurid, neon blue. It’s our first night on the island, and the music is almost too lo...

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    You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen
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    "You Are Not Alone" by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen is a gripping psychological thriller that follows the story of Shay Miller, a lonely young woman in New York City who witnesses a suicide on a subway platform. This event leads her to the Moore sisters, Cassandra and Jane, who befriend her and seemingly transform her life. However, as Shay becomes more entangled in their world, she starts to question the true intentions of the Moore sisters and the dark secrets they hide. With unexpected twists, treachery, and deception, the novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats as Shay's life takes a dangerous turn.

    The authors, Hendricks and Pekkanen, masterfully weave a complex and suspenseful plot filled with intriguing characters and unexpected revelations. Through a mix of mind games, statistics, and a fast-paced narrative that jumps between past and present, the book delves into themes of obsession, manipulation, and the blurred lines between friendship and deceit. Readers are taken on a roller coaster ride of suspense and tension, as Shay's journey unfolds and leads to a shocking climax that will leave them questioning everything they thought they knew.

    Numbers never lie. Statistics, charts, percentages—they don’t contain hidden agendas or shades of gray. They’re pure and true. It isn’t until people start meddling with them, spinning and shaping them...

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    What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall
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    Naomi's life changed forever the day she was brutally attacked in the woods, her best friends forced to watch and stay hidden, while she was left for dead. 2 decades later she returns to Chester, her hometown, when one of her best friends call and says she's found Persephone read to find out who Persephone is and she's tired of lying. The man that attacked Naomi all those years ago was a serial killer and the girls considered heros for helping catch him. But was it really him that attacked Naomi She doesn't know, she never saw him, she just knew that her friends saw him and that was enough. Not long after Naomo returns home Liv takes her own life and it sends Naomi reeling and looking for answers. Their other friend, Cass, doesn't see it the same way. Did everything happen the way it seems to have happened Or is there more that Cass, Liv and Naomi didn't know Do one of the girls know something the others don't or all they all in the dark This book was a riveting read I didn't want to put down.


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    Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith
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    In 'Strangers on a Train' by Patricia Highsmith, two strangers, Guy and Bruno, meet on a train and engage in a sinister plan to commit mutual murders - Guy's wife and Bruno's father. As the plot unfolds, the story delves into themes of obsession, mental illness, and the lengths individuals will go to in order to preserve their societal status. The narrative is a slow-burning psychological thriller that explores the characters' psychological torment and escalating madness as they navigate through guilt, deception, and the consequences of their actions.

    The train tore along with an angry, irregular rhythm. It was having to stop at smaller and more frequent stations, where it would wait impatiently for a moment, then attack the prairie again. But prog...

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    The Other Mother by Carol Goodman
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    'The Other Mother' by Carol Goodman is a psychological thriller centered around two new mothers, Daphne and Laurel, who bond over their struggles with postpartum depression and OCD. The story delves into their intertwined lives, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. With unexpected twists and turns, the narrative keeps readers guessing until the very end. The writing style is described as dark, suspenseful, and full of psychological intrigue, drawing readers in with its complex characters and unsettling plot.

    “We’re almost there, sweetie,” I call to her in the backseat, but she only cries louder, as if she can recognize my reassurance for the lie it is. The truth is I don’t know where we are or how far we ...

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    Who Is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews
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    Florence Darrow, an aspiring writer, finds herself working as an assistant to the mysterious novelist Maud Dixon, whose true identity is a secret. The story unfolds as they travel to Morocco for research purposes, but a car accident changes everything. The plot twists and turns, revealing dark and snarky elements, with a cat-and-mouse game between the characters. The narrative is immersive, building tension and suspense until the unexpected denouement.

    The book delves into themes of identity, ambition, deception, and the dark side of the publishing industry. It follows Florence's journey of self-discovery and manipulation, set against the backdrop of intriguing literary references and atmospheric settings like Morocco and New York.

    Both women worked as editorial assistants at Forrester Books, and tonight was the office holiday party, held every year on the second floor of a dark bar called The Library, where the theme was litera...

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    The Coworker by Freida McFadden
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    In "The Coworker" by Freida McFadden, the story revolves around Natalie, a successful salesperson at Vixed, who becomes entangled in a mysterious disappearance when her coworker Dawn vanishes. As Natalie delves into the secrets of the office, she unravels a web of suspicion, betrayal, and deadly consequences. The plot is filled with twists and turns, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator, leaving readers guessing until the final, gasp-inducing revelation. McFadden expertly crafts a suspenseful narrative that explores the sinister ways in which the past can haunt the present, all within the enigmatic setting of Vixed's office culture.

    Natalie's journey to uncover the truth about Dawn's disappearance leads her down a path of intrigue and danger, challenging her perceptions of herself and those around her. The novel skillfully combines elements of humor with suspense, creating a rollercoaster of emotions that oscillate between chuckles and gasps. As Natalie navigates through the treacherous terrain of office politics turned deadly, readers are drawn into a labyrinth of secrets lurking beneath the surface of Vixed, culminating in a thrilling tale that resonates long after the final revelation.


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    The Cliff House by Chris Brookmyre
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    The Cliff House by Chris Brookmyre is a gripping psychological thriller set during a bachelorette weekend on a remote Scottish island. The story follows seven women, each harboring dark secrets, as they face old grudges, emerging tensions, and a mysterious disappearance. As the women receive a threatening message demanding a confession, they must navigate through a web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth before it's too late.

    The narrative of The Cliff House is filled with twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they unravel the complex relationships and hidden motives of the characters. With a nod to Agatha Christie, Chris Brookmyre delivers a mind-bending, suspenseful tale that delves deep into the psyche of each character, culminating in a shocking and unexpected conclusion.


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    Die Tommy by Aron Beauregard
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    'Die Tommy' by Aron Beauregard is a gory and depraved tale of extreme horror that follows the characters Brutus and Tommy as they work for the morgue, removing dead bodies. The story takes a dark turn when Tommy has a mishap with a cadaver, leading to a descent into madness and grotesque events. The writing style is described as well thought out, with a mix of blood and guts alongside a compelling storyline that keeps readers engaged till the end.


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    Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart
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    Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart is a psychological thriller that follows the mysterious and unconventional story of Jule and Imogen, two orphaned outcasts who will do almost anything to attain a happy and wealthy life. The narrative is structured in reverse chronological order, starting at Chapter 18 and moving back towards Chapter 1 before ending at 19, revealing and concealing events in Jule's life in a way that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. The book is filled with twists, turns, deception, and a complex friendship between the two main characters, Jule and Imogen, creating a story that is both horrifying and mesmerizing.

    The minibar in Jule’s room stocked potato chips and four different chocolate bars. The bathtub had bubble jets. There was an endless supply of fat towels and liquid gardenia soap. In the lobby, an eld...

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