Reviews

The It Girl by Ruth Ware

kaitlinpetersen's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

shelvedbycass's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

An EXCELLENT mystery/thriller that seamlessly interweaves the past and the present to create a gripping drama. Typically when I read books that jump between the past and the present, I get confused or don’t remember all the characters that were referenced. Ruth Ware does an amazing job picking up the story where the previous chapter left off and giving each character such an instantly distinctive personality. 

I really enjoyed this book the whole way through. The writing is outstanding and so unlike every other Oxford based story. I have read only one other book by Ware (The Woman in Cabin 10) and it pales in comparison to this one!

lindseyannd's review against another edition

4.0

I’m not the biggest fan of RW writing style. Parts of this story seemed to drag on to add the classic misdirection. But ultimately I enjoyed this book! Almost a first for me with Ruth’s collection. Which is funny that I keep reading her stuff anyway. (I did guess the killer early on)

madds2000's review against another edition

Nothing about it really grabbed my attention. 

tatumlovin's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.5

gchaudh's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-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? Yes

4.0

This is a great, fast-paced, easy read mystery novel. Loved the collegiate setting & ensemble’s relationships. It accomplishes what it needs to do & was a fun read. 

charmainelim's review against another edition

Just wasn’t feeling it anymore but I’d like to give it a try again in the future cause I want to see if I’m correct and have already figured out who the killer is.

lindsayaunderwood's review against another edition

2.0

Meh.

ashyslashy's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

apken's review against another edition

mysterious 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? No

3.75