A review by haddy
The Society for Soulless Girls by Laura Steven

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-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? Yes

4.25

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. 
I think it explored sapphic attraction well, the mystery was revealed at a good pace and it explored female rage and empowerment in a way I hadn’t read before.
I think sometimes, some of the themes were a little over-explained or nuanced. Additionally, given some of the violent descriptions, and the fact it takes place at a university, I would suggest this is new adult, rather than young adult.
I also think one of the characters wasn’t necessary really at all, I’m not sure what she added to the story. There was nothing her experience changed or provided.
I think in some ways, the story would have made more sense if the dean would have been the murderer.. it was art tied up slightly too easily for me?? Also I might have missed it, but what happened to the beads in lottie’s neck? Did they go away? And the answer to everything at the end is just exercise was a bit disappointing I guess??
 

I think usually I would give this a lower rating, and I can’t put my finger on why but I mostly loved it:)
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