I am a huge fan of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson so I was instantly intrigued by this title. I was also struck by the title and the cover art, which immediately made me curious about who committed this crime. As I started this novel, I was surprised by how quickly I was drawn into this story. The main character's arc was so clear and I was rooting for her the entire time. There was also a sense of urgency due to her involvement with the suspects so I flew through this book at a lightning pace. I loved the twists and the ending was very unexpected!

Are you kidding me!!? This book deserves so much love & attention. I loved this authors writing style. The story was great and I cannot wait to read more in the future from this author.

I didn’t really have any expectations going into this book and was pleasantly surprised! It is a YA thriller/mystery book where main character Lauren is the new girl at school, escaping a mysterious past the summer before her senior year. After arriving in her new town, she starts hooking up with Robbie Crestmont, who’s family is very well known around because of their wealth. But Robbie and his younger brother Trevor are well known for other reasons as well, because both of their previous girlfriends died mysteriously, one from drowning and one from an overdose. So Lauren is warned by her soccer team right away to not get involved with the Crestmonts, but she isn’t so sure that all of the rumors are true.

I was honestly really surprised by the different twists and turns throughout this book. It reminded me a lot of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, which I really enjoyed. One of my favorite things about thrillers & mystery books is when you keep going back and forth on who you think is the villain and not knowing who you can trust, and this book had plenty of that!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book. This book was amazing I loved every second. The twist and turns had me guessing who done it.

Wow. This was a page turner! It kept me on my toes and I did not guess the killer! I really enjoyed this book, especially for a debut novel!
Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to be an early reader in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely love this plot and story concept. I stupidly didn’t read it was YA. I did attempt to read it but was unable to get into it. From what I did read though I loved it!

Phew! Such an excellent YA thriller debut, that had me hooked from the start and itching to find out whodunit until the very end! Every time I thought I had it all figured out.. BAM! Monkey wrench was thrown right at my idea 😂.

Not only was the mystery well written, I really loved the characters, which isn’t always the case for me when reading mysteries. I loved the friendships made, the characters that were already gone.. and the bookish guys of course 😂. It was also interesting to see the main character haunted by her past and how she ended up in a new situation without being totally unbelievable.

Overall, a very solid debut. I’m looking forward to reading more from Trish Lundy!

i was hooked from the very first page and i love when the story unfolds right before your very eyes even with all the frustrating maddening situations, this was such a well written debut novel!!!

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers and the author for an ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

Realistically, I would rate this a 4.5. I thoroughly enjoyed the way it was written. Every chapter left me wanting to read more. Lauren was easily one of the best female protagonists/teenage girl main characters out there. Not only was she easy to root for, but despite her messed-up past, I never once harbored any ill will toward her. She seemed pretty realistic for a teenage girl, and even without her dark past, she wasn't annoying or un-interesting.

The portrayal of teenagers in this was mostly spot-on. All the references were accurate, at least to the modern day, and I actually understood the majority of those references as a teen myself. Finally, a book where teenagers actually feel like real-life teenagers.

The only reason why I rated this 4 stars instead of 5 is simply because of the culprit. The big reveal. I honestly suspected the culprit for a while. I was torn between them and someone else, but I wasn't all that surprised when I was right.

Maybe if their motive was explained better, then I'd rate this higher. I didn't really understand what their motive was, other than them being a creep. Aside from that, this book was nearly perfect.

Omgoodness. What a ride! Everytime I thought I had it figured out, another twist came along. I never even considered who the real killer was. That was an unexpected twist. Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy to review.

I really enjoyed Trish’s writing style. The book was so easy to read. The first half of the book I was pulled in and was trying to pin the murderer. By the end I felt like most of the plot was too repetitive. I feel like we heard she was haunted by something that happened back in California a few too many times before we found out the truth.

The characters seem to be wayyy too mature for seniors in high school! Trips away to the lake with their boyfriends? Pregnancy scares? Smoking cigarettes like they aren’t $10 a pack. Maybe I’m just becoming an “old lady”😵‍💫

“Plenty of people do coke” Umm am I that old? Am I that naive that high school students are doing coke that frequently??!

I needed more character development. Robbie felt bland. I wanted more suspense from him

The author did a great job of adding suspense without making it too creepy for YA audience.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with an ARC copy.

Oh this book was fantastic. I was sad at times but really gripping and I was excited to see how it ended. I was totally surprised by the ending. I didn't expect the whodunnit to be WHOdunnit! I highly recommend this book!

This was the perfect book to read during spooky season! I love a good YA thriller - and this one delivered! There were so many suspects in this book, so it felt like a true "whodunnit" with an element of suspense and danger. I was fully convinced I knew who it was the whole time - and only to be shocked during the pivotal reveal scene. And I love an amateur sleuth who is determined to figure out what is going on in their world.

The book was fast-paced, realistic, and not too over the top. And all I can say, is I'm glad I didn't go to a high school like this.

Not one of my favorites. I did not like the flawed main character. Lauren needs a fresh start when she moves across country with her mother but is far into the book until we discover why. Lots of sex, alcohol use and teenage drama. Lauren discovers who the real killer is but there is no real foundation for her to establish his status as a killer. Things tie up in the end a bit too neatly. Pass on this one. I received this as an arc from NetGalley and am under no pressure for a positive review.

I really enjoyed this book more than I thought I would! Reason why I was skeptical? I was in for the twists and turns, so excited to read a book like this, but wasn't too keen on all the teen characters even though I knew it was YA-focused. But put all that aside because it was such a fun thrilling read. Definitely think of Gossip-Girl-style drama with a soccer team, but still dealing with a rich family. You come to care about the main character, Lauren, or even the brothers-in-question, Robbie and Trevor. You even come to care for the side characters at some points. The chapters are short and direct, and it kept me on my toes, wanting to know more of what would happen. Finally a quick read book with such a roller coaster ride.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

As English is not my first language, I was worried that I wouldn't understand the plot twists in this novel and, above all, that I wouldn't know who the killer was.
But I was pleasantly surprised to discover a captivating, spellbinding and gripping narrative! If you like thrillers, I highly recommend this novel!

I could NOT put this book done! If it wasn’t for being a mom of 3 I would have 100% read this in a single day! It was so good. When I initially saw it on NetGalley I wasn’t sure if I was going to apply for it but I am so glad I did! I LOVED it!


Lauren is all but trying to run away from her past and of course falls into a situation ship with Robbie who has his own past he’s dealing with. Like, did he really murder is girlfriend!

The way the description read I 100% thought this was going to be her finding out and proving the guy she started a fling with killed his girlfriend. The classic untouchable rich boy story but boy was I wrong and I have never been so glad to be wrong!! There were so many twist and turns and I was FOR SURE I had it figured out. And although Mark was giving me a weird vibe I kept dismissing it and wasn’t sure how he tied into all of it. But it was so good!

If I had to pick a negative about it (and maybe why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5), I wish we would have learned the real story of what happened with Lauren in California earlier.

But overall a fantastic book and one I will definitely be recommending!

Thank you for this ARC! I really enjoyed this book and very happy for Trish on her debut novel!

This book had me hooked since the first page. I loved all of the twists and turns this book took you on. I like to be surprised with thrillers and the twists that they have and this book delivered. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time while reading trying to figure who the killer was and I loved that it kept you guessing.

This is a fantastic debut novel and I recommend everyone should read this! It was really well written and you feel for the characters.

This debut novel is truly exceptional and provided a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience.

The gripping narrative compelled me to keep turning the pages, resulting in my swift consumption of the book in just a matter of days. I found the depth of the protagonist, Lauren, particularly commendable; it was a breath of fresh air to witness a multifaceted young character navigating her traumatic past seamlessly intertwined with the present-day storyline.

Trish Lundy, the author, skillfully maintained my engagement by gradually revealing details and crafting a cast of characters who were relatable, distinct, and unforgettable.

The evolving relationship between Lauren and Robbie captivated me, unfolding in unexpected and engaging ways.

Furthermore, I was completely caught off guard by the unforeseen twist in the plot. During the novel's climax, my heart was racing, and I found myself reeling, attempting to recollect any potential hints that could have led to that moment. I was genuinely impressed by the author's execution.

This fast-paced debut novel kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through.
And the ending?! I had my theories on who the killer was, but I did NOT see that twist coming at all. Great read. Will be coming back for more from this author