Although I am generally not into the "gone away for college" type novels, this one had me hooked. Unfortunately, the middle of the read went kind of went slowly for me. Yet, the story was definitely worth reading. Things really pick up during the senior year when the personalities of Malin, Hale, Max, John, and Ruby come into more focus. The writer coerces the reader to really want to know how all of the relationships will pan out! What everyone will do following graduation? Also, the mystery of Malin's brother (Levi's) death we wait to be spun out. And the senior "jump"? That was left in the air at the very beginning...

So as not to leave any spoilers...

A good storyline and very good character development!

Many Thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley for an altogether interesting and worthwhile read!

An excellent thriller! Kudos to the writer for bringing the characters to life, and for making the plot so fascinating. I enjoyed the book very much and woul love to read more by this talented author.

A great debut by Cambria Brockman. Well developed characters and plot line make this an excellent mystery read.
Malin lost her brother while she was young, making for a difficult childhood. When she arrives at college, she becomes involved in a tight group friendship. But Malin has been changed by her tragedy, and while she is playing the part in active friendships, she spends more time observing. When secrets are exposed, the end result is a murder. What will Malin resort to to keep her secrets?

I received an advance reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is very well-written and has a very well-crafted narrative, the focus is more on the friends’' relationship than anything overtly thrilling but there is a creepy vibe that builds up on you starting about a third in when the psychological suspense unfolds. Definitely a slow burn but I was glad I stuck around. 4.5 rounded up

Usually, I’m not into mysteries that area slow burn, but I loved the narrator, enjoyed the tautly written chapters, and found the unanswered questions all wrapped up perfectly at the end.

A young woman pretending to be something she's not in order to fit in with her friend's at college has dire consequences. This isn't a new plotline, but Brockman keeps it fresh with detailed characters that may remind you of your own friends from back in the day