What a boring batch of overwrought and underdrawn psychopaths. There are things I like about the cover but that's all you're getting from me.

The writing, as is typical with many of these mystery-thrillers, is almost childish. Mora seems intent to build suspense and intrigue, but the "creepy" dialogue and narrative style are trying too hard to be dark and sinister, which has the opposite effect. The dialogue is fine, the plot is fine, the characters are fine--but there is nothing really worthwhile about the novel.

Thank you so much to Anya Mora and Joffe Books for the Digital ARC of this book. This book is great for people who love mystery thrillers. You get multiple point of views and you never know who you can trust. I really think you will either love this book or not be the biggest fan of this book. Quick read.

This is an instance, where I wished I could've tried a chapter before requesting the book.
The writing style is so clunky, I can't stand it. The characters are just telling the readers about their lifes as if they'd need to explain it to themselves etc.

This book surprised me with its twists, multi POV which led the story in various directions and the characters who you never knew if you could trust.

I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery thriller, it had suspense and many questions to try and figure out what happened to Katherine.

The story gives you characters that hold more secrets than you initially think. I had no idea what the outcome would be and that was exciting, some thrillers you can guess at some point what might happen, but this really did give me no clue. The school was multi layered it felt very gothic and cult like in its abandonment of outside connections to shelter the girls and have them focus on their studies.

At points I was shocked, the boundaries of relationships are really tested in this story and I thoroughly disliked some characters including the victims. This story is a powerful reminder how manipulation and obsession mixed with desire and misplaced trust can go so wrong. I will say though I loved the detective and his partner quite a bit, their interactions had depth and humour.

I really do look forward to reading more from this author!

This book was so boring...I'm not sure this book was for me :/
There are mentions of suicide and other potentially triggering topics in the book, but there was no trigger warning prior to starting the book.

I do appreciate the opportunity to read and review this book. Thank you to NetGalley, Joffee Books, and Anya Mora for an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to the author, publishers Joffe Books and NetGalley UK for access to this as an advance reader’s ebook. This is an honest and voluntary review.

A girl is missing from a strange rural all girls school. One of her teachers was injured the same night and has no memory of the past six months. As old friends of his come to the island to help in his recovery they begin to wonder if they really know him or how far he would go.

If you find it difficult to suspend your belief, are thrown by clunky exposition and convoluted soap opera-esque plots, walk away now.

For two-thirds of the book I was on board with it as an unrealistic but readable thriller. The kind of book that I could read without having to think much more about it. But, the final resolution and the clunkily delivered exposition, of the final third had me rolling my eyes in frustration. And more than once uttering an exasperated expletive at formulaic and forced ‘reveals’.

A riveting mystery with unexpected twists and turns. Excellent red herrings and fingers pointing in different directions. This was so captivating; Mora really hit this out of the park.

Kitty, Bernie, Coretta, Diane, & Jolie, were all best friends - they met at Glennmare Academy. an elite boarding school on an island off the coast of Seattle. Glennmare was a place where the unruly daughters of affluent East Coast families were exiled. Those five girls were obsessed with their twenty-five-year-old teacher who quoted obscure poetry and worked in the stables, but also understands each of them so perfectly. Now one of those girls is missing, and the teacher was found with a head injury so severe, he has no memory of the past few months. So where is their friend? And what will he say when he begins to remember?

This book is told in the alternating viewpoints of the various cast of characters, including the detectives investigating the case. As Will struggles to regain his memory, there are clues that are popping up all over his cabin which seem to point the finger at him. The cook seems to know more than she is letting on. The other girls seem to know more than they are willing to say, as well, and they seem desperate for Will to regain his memory. This will keep you guessing right up until the end.

***advance review copy received from NetGalley in return for an honest review***
Mean Girls meets the Virgin Suicides meets … Harry Potter? Teen girls going wild and weird in remote places isn’t the most original of tropes - I can think of a handful or so titles off the top of my head which handle similar narratives - but stories don’t have to be original to be enjoyable, and this one is very much so.
There’s layers and layers here - some the reader will probably see coming, and some they perhaps won’t - I found this a quick and easy read, that did manage to surprise me in places. Certainly one to recommend in its genre.

Thank you NetGalley for a free e-galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.

"THE GLENNMARE GIRLS" by Anya Mora is a dark and twisty novel set in the foreboding atmosphere of Glennmare Academy, an elite boarding school on a windswept island off the coast of Seattle. This gripping story delves into the lives of five roommates – Kitty, Bernie, Coretta, Diane, and Jolie – bound together more like sisters than friends, united by their shared experiences and secrets.

Mora's storytelling is captivating, effortlessly weaving a tale of intrigue and obsession. The setting of Glennmare Academy is effectively used to create an atmosphere of isolation and mystery. Each character is richly developed, with their own complexities and secrets, adding depth to the narrative. The disappearance of Kitty, one of the girls, sets off a chain of events that unravel the dark undercurrents within the school.

The novel excels in its exploration of themes such as the loss of innocence, the power dynamics in relationships, and the intense bonds formed in adolescence. The suspense is masterfully built, with twists and turns that keep the reader engrossed. Mora’s writing style is fluid and evocative, capturing the emotional turmoil and the psychological depth of the characters.

However, readers who prefer lighter, more straightforward narratives may find the novel's dark themes and complex plot challenging. The focus on the psychological aspects and the intricacies of the girls' relationships might not appeal to those looking for a fast-paced thriller.

Content warnings for themes of obsession, psychological drama, and the complexities of adolescent relationships are appropriate. "THE GLENNMARE GIRLS" will appeal most to readers who enjoy psychological thrillers and stories that delve deep into character dynamics and the darker aspects of elite boarding school life.

In conclusion, "THE GLENNMARE GIRLS" by Anya Mora is a compelling and psychologically rich novel that offers an engrossing journey into the secretive world of an elite boarding school. Its combination of suspense, well-developed characters, and dark themes make it a gripping read for fans of the genre.

Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books for the ARC of this book.

"The Glennmare Girls" by Anya Mora is a psychological thriller that immerses readers in the intriguing lives of five teenage girls at Glennmare Academy, an elite boarding school on a windswept island off the coast of Seattle. Kitty, Bernie, Coretta, Diane, and Jolie form a tight-knit sisterhood amidst the challenges of their privileged but isolating environment. The novel deftly explores the complexities of their relationships, highlighting the blurred lines between friendship, loyalty, and the dangers of obsession.

Mora's storytelling is captivating as she introduces the mysterious literature professor, Wells Halifax, who becomes a central figure in the girls' lives. The author skillfully navigates the narrative, intertwining elements of manipulation and secrecy that keep the readers guessing about the true nature of the characters and their relationships. The use of Glennmare Academy as a backdrop adds an atmospheric quality, creating an eerie setting for the unfolding drama.

The disappearance of Kitty becomes the catalyst for the novel's suspenseful twists and turns. As the remaining girls grapple with the aftermath and the weight of a dark secret, the tension escalates. Mora expertly builds anticipation, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, eager to unravel the mysteries that shroud the characters.

Anya Mora's writing style is both evocative and enthralling, drawing readers into the psychological depths of the characters. The exploration of teenage friendships, the power dynamics between students and teachers, and the consequences of hidden truths adds layers of complexity to the narrative. The novel's shocking ending delivers a powerful impact, leaving readers breathless and contemplating the intricacies of the story long after the final pages.

In summary, "The Glennmare Girls" is a meticulously crafted psychological thriller that seamlessly blends elements of friendship, loyalty, manipulation, and obsession. Anya Mora's storytelling prowess shines through, making this novel a compelling and unforgettable read for fans of the genre.

I think this just wasn't for me. It is weird and I like weird but this is a different weird. We have step siblings who sleep together, beastiality, and people who aren't doing all that much to find a missing teenager. It isn't a bad book at all. I just didn't feel it.
I can't wait to see what the author does next.

This didn't catch me like I thought it would. The chapters were quite short and there were so many POVs that made it hard to connect. I think the tense that it was written in also threw me off. Overall it wasn't bad, it just wasn't my thing.

3.5 stars rounded down - I received an arc of this book and while I really enjoyed the overall plot and the twists at the end of the book, there were some issues in the writing that led me to not enjoy it as much as I thought I would.

I usually love multiple POV’s but this book had way too many and some had very little character development. Some chapters had singular POV’s from one of Kitty’s roommates while other chapters had them as a collective POV. By the end of the book, I still don’t really have any details to distinguish each of the roommates. It felt like an area that should have been developed more if they were all going to be identified and sometimes given their own chapters.

There were also a few sub-plots that felt a little unnecessary to the over-arching story. Overall, I enjoyed the story but the above issues lead to it being a lot longer than it really needed to be and a little hard to get through as a reader.

A mystery at a remote girls boarding school. I think there were too many narrator shifts here. It made it hard to for me to shift between and for thrillers, I find more than two or three narrators really takes away from the suspense.

The atmosphere surrounding this story is immersive, we travel to an old and creepy school with very strange girls while we unravel the mystery of Glennmare told through the multiple pov’s of the characters.

This book is full of suspense and so many twists that I read it in one sitting. Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen I discovered that I didn’t. I felt like this was a dark academia with a touch of slow burn and a very good mystery.

It was the first Anya Mora book I read, and I can say it was fantastic and I now want to read more of this author. I was wanting more the whole book and I definitely had a surprise at the ending.

Thank you, NetGalley & the publisher, for approving me to read this arc and write this review.

The atmosphere is thick for this one! An eerie stage is set at a creepy, old school with a crew of creepy girls, and I was excited. Unfortunately, this title did fall flat for me mostly because of a few personal triggers as well as some of the abrupt changes or language used.

I have enjoyed every book I have previously read by Anya Mora and this one is no different, full of suspense and twists and turns which always keep me hooked.

3.5 stars rounded up .There are mentions of self-harm, animal abuse, step sibling affairs, and grooming for those who need a trigger warning.

Slow burn, multiple POV, dark academia, and a mystery around a missing girl and a professor that developed amnesia on the same day. Although I categorized this as a slow burn, the chapters were short which made the book a fast read. I love novels where I get blindsided by the ending, and I was definitely blindsided.

Thank you Anya Mora, Joffe Books, & NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.