And because there was no clear cut villain or culprit, I found myself suspecting just about everyone which always makes for interesting characterization. There were just so many weird interactions throughout the book.
There is something really codependent about their interactions but also really nice at the same time. The book takes you through the past and present of the characters and their relationships with one another. Like every single one of them is obnoxious, spoiled, and selfish at times. It has this great effect where it allows you to feel uncomfortable and still empathize with the character.Īnd that empathy is huge because there is something not very likable about these characters. A bleak and gritty setting with a character who is already in a bad situation. I mean I've never been, it just doesn't seem like a good time. Part of the book has the main character in prison and it is not fun in there. It's not a bright and happy contemporary story. The other thing I really liked about this book was the tone. I honestly didn't think I would like that so much but it's such a rare experience for me that it was really refreshing. So much so that through most of the book I maintained a perpetual state of confusion. And because we hear from the prosecutor as well as the defense attorney, every option seemed plausible.
A lot of the plot of this book was the trial the main character is subjected to. What the author did so well is show every side of the story. With Dangerous Girls, I honestly had no idea who the culprit was. To me the best mysteries however are the ones that I can solve but not until the very end. I probably tout my detective skills on an almost annoying level. I pride myself on being able to solve mysteries in books. You may know that I love mysteries and thrillers. So much of this book's charm is the lack of understanding.
No, this review is going to be really short because I don't want to give anything away. Not because I didn't like this book because, oh wow, I loved it. I have the distinct impression that this review is going to be very short. When the truth comes out, it is more shocking than one could ever imagine. But when Elise is found brutally murdered, Anna finds herself trapped in a country not her own, fighting against vile and contemptuous accusations.Īs Anna sets out to find her friend's killer she discovers hard truths about her friendships, the slippery nature of truth, and the ache of young love.Īs she awaits the judge's decree, it becomes clear that everyone around her thinks she is not just guilty, but dangerous. Anna, her boyfriend Tate, her best friend Elise, and a few other close friends are off to a debaucherous trip to Aruba that promises to be the time of their lives. Synopsis: It's Spring Break of senior year. Published: July, 2013 by Simon and Schuster
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