Reviews

The Broken Girls by Simone St. James

bookwoman37's review against another edition

dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 I really enjoyed reading this book. I had a hard time putting it down and read it very quickly. I enjoyed the current and the historical mysteries and the way they were intertwined. There is paranormal subplot that adds to the creepy mysteries. Fiona, a present day journalist, solves both mysteries. I really liked the rural Vermont setting and the characters. The mysteries are good and the solutions make sense. Enjoy this page turner. 

dasnof's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

Fiona was a dummy, cops need to be eradicated. I did end up enjoying our group of girls from Idlewild, especially at the end when they were older, it was cute. The historical angle was interesting but the mysteries were a flop for me. Both resolutions to both murders were meh. Jamie's daddy needs to BURN

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Murder

Minor: Suicide attempt and Hate crime

ebanton's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

jenn0811's review against another edition

1.0

DNF with like 60 pages left because life’s to short finish bad books.

alrey's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

ilovebooksalltoowell's review against another edition

5.0

About the book

In Vermont in 1950 there existed a boarding school for troubled girls, and rumor has it it’s haunted. Four girls become friends there, living in this scary place until one of them disappears and doesn’t come back…
In 2014 a journalist called Fiona can’t stop investigating her sister’s death, who was found on the grounds of the boarding school. When she learns the boarding school is being restored she decides to write a story about it and soon discovers there is a lot more going on then she first thought….

My thoughts about the book

Did I kept reading this book until 1 am to finish it last night? Ehm yes! What a thrilling story, I couldn’t put it down! After having read The Sun Down motel I knew I wanted to read more of Simone St. James and this one certainly didn’t disappoint. It had some turns I didn’t see coming and it’s written very well, I can also recommend the audiobook!

pdestrienne's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.5

Decent! Which is a high compliment from me!

booksta_lana's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

4.5

alexandrafrisbie's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

dog_eared_bookworm's review

4.5

So good! This paranormal thriller was a buddy read with my husband, so here are a few of both our thoughts 

Her: Dual timeline with good flow between. Both timelines were interesting, but I particularly enjoyed the 1950s chapters and characters, as well as the boarding school setting. Narration was well done. 🎧4.5⭐️

Him: I liked it. I enjoyed the past timeline most, and that it was told with multiple POVs. 📖4⭐️