Game of fear by Glede Browne Kabonga.
Sometimes good girls do very bad things...
Academic overachiever and popular good girl Abbie Cooper will do anything to get into the Ivy League. But even good girls have dark secrets. One morning, Abbie discovers a cryptic note in her locker: I know what you did, hypocrite! Justice will be served, The Avenger. Then a photo arrives in the mail. It captures in great detail the explosive secret she’s kept hidden from everyone—the shocking blunder that could get her expelled from St. Matthew’s Academy, and keep her out of the Ivy League for good.
Determined to protect her future and the people she loves, Abbie is drawn into a diabolical game she will break every rule to win. For a price, The Avenger assures her that her secret will remain safe. There’s only one problem: The Avenger may not exist at all. So who’s been stalking Abbie with anonymous text messages that disappear after they’ve been read? Who’s out to ruin her and why? To uncover the horrifying truth, Abbie must play the game all the way to its stunning conclusion.
This was a good read with likeable characters.  I just took my time. Didn't enjoy it.  4*.

** spoiler alert ** I really enjoyed this book. High School Senior who made a mistake a couple years ago is confronted with that secret getting to and ruining her college dreams. She decides that she can handle the situation herself and instead continues to make things worse for herself. In the end, her secret is safe and she gets a free ride to Yale.

I must admit this book exceeded my expectations. It was well paced, exceedingly well written, and absolutely heart-pounding at times. Who knew high school could be so scary?

Couldn't get through 5% of this book. I've been wanting to read it for so long too, even before I was approved (thanks for that) but UGH. So bad just starting out, couldn't stomach a minute more.

This book kept me engaged from chapter one. Abbie, a teen who attends a prestigious private school, has a few skeletons in her closet. Although, she has put her mistakes in the past, someone out there wants to make sure she pays for each and every one. Someone is stalking her and leaving creepy messages with the intentions of blackmail. Abbie faces the usual teen challenges: problems at home, jealousy among peers, and a few bad choices making this story and its characters relatable. The in-depth characters have distinct personalities making you feel as though you want to get to know them better.

Although “Game of Fear” is the second book in a series, it can easily be read as a standalone novel. The storyline keeps the reader hooked, not wanting to put it down until you know who “The Avenger” is. An exciting, edgy read full of suspense!

What an intensively satisfying read! The suspense built from the very beginning all through till its climax. Looking forward to exploring more writing from this talented author in future!

It was an average book, kind of like pretty little liars. The characters are likeable but I dont feel like there was enough suspense. When I found out who it actually was it was kind of like I didnt care. I did get to read what the sequel will be about and I think It will be even better, I am excited to read it.

I’ve read “Game of Fear” as a standalone novel, not knowing that it was book 2 in a series. It wasn’t a problem, but now I want to read the first book to find out more about Abbie and her family. I liked Abbie, she was smart and strong, but had her flaws like every high school student. I read the book in one sitting, it was that good. And even when I was (almost) sure that the one person Abbie thought being responsible for what happen to her is not the one, I couldn’t figure out the who and why 'til the very end. This is a book I gladly recommend. I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thanks to NetGalley and Glede Browne Kabongo!

What an amazing book! There is everything in here! Mystery, Blackmail, Crime, Passion! I loved this book! Can't wait to read the next book in the series or another of the authors books