A review by darquedreamer
Girls Who Burn by MK Pagano

dark mysterious tense 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

3.5

Girls Who Burn had very pretty writing. Though it wasn't a fresh feeling YA thriller, it did give an interesting sense of de ja vu/nostalgia for summertime, 90s thrillers. It was decently paced, and easy to read.

I had gone in to this one expecting a little more excitement and "newness" to the genre. And, though I was a little disappointed in those aspects, the twists at the end made up for that. This one is definitely for those who love flying through fast paced, tropey, YA Thrillers. I will be keeping my eye on what M.K. Pagano writes next.

Thank you Penguin Teen for providing me with an ARC.