A review by babewithabookandabeer
Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

dark emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Thank you Feiwel & Friends and Netgalley for my copy of WHERE SLEEPING GIRLS LIE by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, out 3/19/24! 

WSGL follows Sade Hussein, a junior at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy boarding school after being home-schooled all her life following the death of her father. Before Sade can get acclimated, her roommate goes missing and rumors start to swirl that she had something to do with it.

Sade draws the attention of a group of girls called the “Unholy Trinity,” and as soon as her roommates disappearance starts to become old news, a student winds up dead. Secrets at the academy start to unravel, some even more serious than her own….

This was a VERY entertaining and moving YA mystery. This is dark academia at its finest and a thrilling ride from start to finish. I loved the main character Sade. The pacing goes from a snail’s pace to a ferrari’s whiplash sometimes, but I really enjoyed how Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé laid this story out. I love seeing teenage girls struggle through betrayal, grief and a thirst for revenge. Some of the darker topics are written with such grace and determination, which I think is fantastic for young readers. 

Definitely add this one to your tbr! I’ve added her other novel Ace of Spades to my list.