Author: Heather Gudenkauf

I’ve started ordering a lot more books from the library and, occasionally, some of the newer books are available. When I see a book that is recommended (or if it is a new book by an author I’ve read before) I will put it on both my Goodreads list and my ongoing library list. I’m not sure where this title came to me from; as far as I can see I haven’t read any of her other books and it wasn’t a recommendation from any of my Goodreads friends.

The story revolves around three pre-teen girls – Cora, Violet and Jordyn. Cora is the brunt of some practical jokes and it is all fun and games until one night Cora is attacked and is badly injured. Violet is at the scene of the crime covered in blood. The book uses excerpts from Cora’s journal, some e-mail and text messages, the thoughts of the families involved, and the psychiatrist brought in to help Cora and Violet overcome their trauma.

I liked the book but I was a little disappointed in the ending.

Goodreads Rating: * * * *