Review Detail

Having read Amanda Panitch's debut, Damage Done, I knew exactly what I signed up for. Damage Done is one of the best thrillers I've read last year so when I heard that she's going to write another thriller, I immediately put it on my TBR.

Panitch's writing style is simple yet effective. It hooks the reader in all the right spots which prevents them from putting down the book. That's exactly what happened to me.

WHAT I LIKED:

Apart from the writing style, the narration is amazing as well. It's not that complex but it's really interesting because it sometimes seem like the narrator is unreliable. I also like how somehow it focus on the central character, Scarlett. For some books, it's a bit of a problem for me but for this one, it works perfectly and it's integral to the story as well. It's easy to follow Scarlett's character and narration and every chapter would leave you almost hanging and definitely wanting more.

The plot twists worked in a way that made my mind go crazy. It's exhilarating to read the story unfold from the turning point. I know it seems vague but it's better to dive into the story without knowing anything. Just trust me, I had several WTF moments but they're all worth it.

The flashbacks work really well with the narration of the story and how they all pieced together. They're well crafted and I love how they made the past complement and balance out the present events in the story.

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE

Some characters fell a little flat and dull but like what I said earlier, it's really a vital part of the story. You'll get why once you read the story.

Also, why wasn't there more of this story! I need more!

FINAL VERDICT:

This book definitely met my expectations. It's a great read for readers looking for quality YA thrillers and suspense.