Thank you to Netgalley for giving me a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn’t able to read this book when it was first gifted to me but after reading a copy recently I am adding my review here.

This story follows Ava and the aftermaths of being relentlessly bullied in high school. Ava cannot let go of her past until she gets revenge on all those who hurt her. After reading the synopsis for this one I knew it was my kind of book and from the first pages of this story I was hooked! I really enjoyed the alternating timeline of this book; I think it was a great way to slowly build the picture and the story. I also loved the unreliable narrator aspect! If you like psychological thrillers I’d recommend giving this one a read!

*book was archived or unable to be read due to formatting errors. Because of this, I unfortunately can not read or review the story*

Getting even is a long waiting game, but Ava is happy to wait. Mercilessly bullies in high school by the girls she so desperately wanted to call friends, Ava know she should move on. But she can’t. So she watches. Watching each of the girls in the new lives, waiting to destroy each and everyone of them.

The opening of this book hooked me hard. I don’t remember the last time a prologue hooked me this good. I needed to know what happened! It’s interesting reading how Ava watches each of the girls, but creepy - knowing how easy it is for her to watch them without them knowing. It is sad to hear all the things that happened to Ava growing up, so you can kind of understand why she wants revenge.

I have to admit I didn’t love the ending. It felt like it all happened a little too fast. It was jumbled between time periods in ways that were a little unclear. Mel’s death happened very fast and sudden, and while I knew something like that was coming, it still happened quite unexpectedly - I would’ve liked to have a little bit more about Mel.

Overall a good book though. Would definitely recommend.

Book blurb...
Getting even is a long game...
Mercilessly bullied in high school, Ava knows she needs to put the past behind her and move on, but she can’t — not until she’s exacted precise, catastrophic revenge on the people who hurt her the most.
First, she watches Saanvi. Flawlessly chic and working hard at a top architectural firm, Saanvi has it all together on the surface. But everyone does bad things when they think no one is watching and Ava only wants what’s fair — to destroy Saanvi’s life the way her own was destroyed.
Next, she watches Cass. She’s there as Cass tries on wedding dresses, she’s there when Cass picks out a cake, she’s there when Cass betrays her fiancé. She’s the reason Cass’s entire future comes crashing down.
Finally, Ava watches Mel. Mel was always the ringleader and if anyone has to pay, it’s her. But one tiny slipup and Ava realises the truth: Mel knows she’s being watched, and she’s ready to play Ava’s games to the bitter end.

My thoughts…
This novel does a great job of portraying the two sides of bullying. Written in first person, with an unreliable narrator, I enjoyed the structure and storyline and I was keen to get to the end to see if my expectations (of the plot/twist) would be met.
I can’t comment on those expectations (due to spoilers). Suffice it to say, I was NOT disappointed.
Great read.

Well, that was an interesting book! Ava was bullied in high school by her "friends" and slowly, over the years, she's determined to get revenge for herself, make them pay. It starts off with little things, just to throw them, but it starts to escalate into something a lot more. And then there's no going back...
I really enjoyed this book, coming fully invested in Ava's little games. It jumps around a bit, which can be a bit disconcerting, but this doesn't ultimately distract from overall gratification. It's not totally polished, but then, being from Ava's point of view it shouldn't be. She's a flawed character, not really likeable, but her story drags you in. If you like psychological dramas from an imperfect characters point of view, this book might suit you.
3.5 stars rounded up.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.