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Everyone says Mason Vreeland killed Sadie Cooper. With three witnesses making the same accusation, the murder should be an open-and-shut case—until their stories begin to unravel. Killing Sadie by Rachel Peterson hooked me immediately as I delved into the details of Sadie’s life leading up to her final night.

The story is told from the perspective of Sadie’s twin sister Jaynie, her best friend Liz, and her boyfriend Ben. Each of them is being interrogated by the police and tells their version of the events of that night. Of course, just to keep readers on their toes, each of them also has their own secrets to hide.

What I Liked: The multiple perspectives are the perfect vehicle for this story, constantly forcing the reader to decipher who is telling the truth. The characters are well-written but intentionally unlovable. Ben has a volatile temper, Jaynie acts like a superior know-it-all, and Liz is the quintessential wild child. I found myself constantly switching theories on who had the motive and means to kill Sadie. It’s rare for a book to keep me on edge until the very last page.

Readers who love twisty true crime-style mysteries will want to snatch up Killing Sadie.