4.5 stars
Bright Young Women is a Ted Buddy inspired story that is told in multi timelines and multi POVs. I am a sucker for true crime and multi POVs so I knew this one would grab me from the beginning, which it totally did.

I felt really engrossed in the story at all times. I feel like having the different timelines and different points of view were really beneficial to the story and plot, as we were able to delve as deep as possible into the complex story. There were a lot of elements weaving together by the end and I loved it!

I requested this one because it might be an upcoming title I would like to review on my Youtube Channel. However, after reading the first several chapters I have determined that this book does not suit my tastes. So I decided to DNF this one.

DNF. I felt like I was reading a completely different book than the others who rated this highly. The premise was intriguing but the writing was confusing and all over the place. It also felt rushed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book. It started off fast paced and continued throughout. I liked the past and present, along with the mystery that continued throughout the story.

I loved this book and writing style. The back story and history of the victims is so!egging that is too often overlooked. Jessica Knoll does an amazing job of transporting the readers into the lives of the victims and feeling as a sorority sister. Any lovers of true crime will enjoy this one!

Thank you to Simon and Schuster Canada for an advanced electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

The 1970s saw a serial killer who seemed to target young women who showed promise and were full of life. Told in nonlinear timelines, we follow the story of Pamela, the sorority chapter president, and that fateful night in 1978. We also follow Ruth, who disappeared in 1974, and the link that connects the two: the same killer, and the woman who is determined to prove who is behind it all, Tina.

This book had so many layers. It was complex while still being suspenseful and interesting. It answered questions while leaving you with more. There's a clear ending, so no cliffhanger (which is a relief!). When I wasn't reading it, I wanted to be. I finished this in less than 48 hours and feel like I could have easily read the whole thing at once.

CW: kidnapping, violence, sexual violence, murder, blood, death

DNF - The premise of this story sounded really interesting & I was eager to get into but but, ultimately I don't think we were a good match. I'm sure other readers will enjoy this in its entirety but I didn't gel with it.