A review by shelbyanoel
Dead of Summer by Jessa Maxwell

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.0

This is my first Jessa Maxwell book and I really enjoyed it! "Dead of Summer" gave twists, turns, a great East Coast setting filled with flashbacks of Orla and David and their adolescence before their close friend Alice disappeared without a trace. Alice's disappearance created a life altering gap for Orla as she returns to Hadley Island and sees her in everything and everywhere she looks. Orla still questions what happened to Alice and her disappearance. She seeks for answers and also sees David and his new girlfriend Faith. Faith, supportive character to David, begins to question the elite status of David and also wonder about the talk of the unsolved Alice. Filled with twists and turns, I think that "Dead of Summer" gave nostalgia vibes that tie in art, Rear Window vibes of people watching from Henry, and a mix of the rich and wealthy and their luxurious lifestyle.
I think that this would be a great summer read that is a quick thriller, who done it, and ambiance of a great setting. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria books for the ARC.