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Twenty years after school finishes and a reunion to prepare and attend, set the scene for an interesting plot.
Told from different characters and perspectives I found the book to be interesting and I enjoyed the different views from each individual.
Very enjoyable and although at times it dragged and thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend to others.

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Sadly this wasn't for me.
The plot seemed interesting at first, but then I couldn't connect with the characters. They didn't call my attention at all. Although, this is just my point of view, so it doesn't mean there's something wrong with the book, this is more like a "sorry, it's not you, it's me" but literally.
I really wanted to like it, because thrillers are my cup of tea. Anyway, thank you so much Serpent's Tail / Profile Books and NetGalley for providing me this digital copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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I can only imagine what these reunions could be like. I've never been to one and never intend to.

The inner core group of friends who were the popular ones and the ones they cast out of the group and the ones they ignored or mocked and bullied are the central characters, with a few on the periphery who got on and did their own thing.

That first year book in which you said where you would be and what you would be doing in ten years, then twenty years later what you are really doing. Soon emails and notes start to appear in the same format, but they are more sinister and disturbing. Who knows all this information?

Most of the characterisations are very believable, teens can be very cruel and without the benefit of hindsight.

The book tells the story from the perspective of the different characters and while it starts out well does drag a little in the middle. The action ramps up towards the end and the conclusion is well done.

Overall a worthwhile read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for my ARC in return for an honest review.

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What a great book. Would definitely recommend to it others I no. Great work will look out for this author again

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Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy. My 20 year class reunion is actually this year, and I think I will skip it after reading this! Loved the different views of the past and now, as well as the chapters belonging to different characters. Little slow in the middle. Overall, the ending was not a huge shock.

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I enjoyed reading this book.I like the chapters telling different characters stories,and I thought the characters were well described.The plot was good, and so was the pace of the book.It was a winner for me,and a good read.

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Overall I thought it was a very good read and an interesting premise. A school reunion 20 years on brings back old secrets and long held grudges leading to murder, assault and shattered lives.
Not really chapters but different voices giving their own story. The book did drag a little in the middle where I thought nothing really much happened to advance the plot. A few red herrings but no real surprises. A satisfactory ending given all that had gone before Recommended

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Book structure still needs a lot of work. Sudden addition of numbers to names of chapters- why? Layout and editing still needs to be done. Addition of page number at the bottom rather than location needs adding

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Who we were is a story that has a very interesting setting.

A high school reunion, with an updated yearbook for all the class mates. However, some people have been receiving weird and unsettling messages, with personal information that was not public. Who could be behind these messages?
The story is told from multiple view points, but it never became overwhelming or annoying. I actually enjoyed it a lot and would recommend this book!

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A good read.
Twenty years after they went their separate ways, friends and enemies are coming together for their school reunion. Katy, who is desperate to show that she's no longer the shy wallflower. Annabel, who ruled the school until a spectacular fall from grace. Zach, popular and cruel, but who says he's a changed man. And Robbie, always the victim, who never stood a chance.As the reunion nears, a terrible event that binds the group together will resurface. Because someone is still holding a grudge, and will stop at nothing to reveal their darkest secrets
Narration of the story is excellent.
Thanks to NetGalley and Serpent's Tail for giving me an advance copy.

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