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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was the perfect summer thriller. It is fast-paced, atmospheric, and deliciously twisty. Set on a remote island in the Bahamas, it delivers a chilling, isolated closed circle mystery that kept me glued to the pages from start to finish.
The midpoint twist is hands down, one of the best I’ve ever read in a thriller. I did manage to predict the big reveal at the end, but it didn’t take away from the fun because it was so well-executed and satisfying to watch unfold.
The friend group dynamic was another highlight. I loved peeling back the layers on each character, learning their secrets, motivations, and betrayals. The story also did a great job of showing how dangerous bullying can be, especially when it echoes into adulthood.
And of course, the setting, a bachelorette weekend on a private island, was absolutely perfect. I’m a sucker for any thriller with a wedding related backdrop, and this one delivered all the drama and tension I was hoping for.
If you love sharp twists, messy friendships, and high stakes secrets, She Started It should be at the top of your summer reading list.
TW: Suicide, suicidal thoughts, self-harm
The midpoint twist is hands down, one of the best I’ve ever read in a thriller. I did manage to predict the big reveal at the end, but it didn’t take away from the fun because it was so well-executed and satisfying to watch unfold.
The friend group dynamic was another highlight. I loved peeling back the layers on each character, learning their secrets, motivations, and betrayals. The story also did a great job of showing how dangerous bullying can be, especially when it echoes into adulthood.
And of course, the setting, a bachelorette weekend on a private island, was absolutely perfect. I’m a sucker for any thriller with a wedding related backdrop, and this one delivered all the drama and tension I was hoping for.
If you love sharp twists, messy friendships, and high stakes secrets, She Started It should be at the top of your summer reading list.
TW: Suicide, suicidal thoughts, self-harm
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide
fast-paced
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Mean girls grow up to be ruthless women. Annabel, Chloe, Tonya and Esther are friends you don’t want to have.
None of them can turn down a free vacation to a private island, even though they despise the host.
When bad things start to happen , they turn on each other.
This is a sad story of justice and revenge with a twist I didn’t see coming.
It was a little hard to keep the friends straight but ultimately it didn’t really matter much who was who.
None of them can turn down a free vacation to a private island, even though they despise the host.
When bad things start to happen , they turn on each other.
This is a sad story of justice and revenge with a twist I didn’t see coming.
It was a little hard to keep the friends straight but ultimately it didn’t really matter much who was who.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A great summer revenge! The twist at the end was easy to guess and I didn’t like any of the characters but you weren’t supposed to! Overall a fast and easy read!
I like similar authors and styles but this one was a way too evil for me. Apart from the twist, it had no redeeming qualities. 4 girls bully another girl in high school and then get invited to her bachelorette party on a private island for a revenge scheme.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
medium-paced
Predicable but entertaining. I'd recommend it to anyone wanting a beachy thriller.