A review by bookish_selkie
The Debutantes by Olivia Worley

adventurous mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Debutantes is a fast-paced and action-packed book that follows three girls whose lives are all changed by the debutante culture in New Orleans. When Lily, the queen bee of the event, sends a text before her disappearance, her friends do not immediately assume it’s real. But as clues fall into place, fear starts to creep in that Lily could be in serious danger. Can the three girls unite despite their differences to save Lily before it’s too late? 

The Debutantes was hard to put down! It was very informative about debutante culture and how important it can be to families who have grown up with it. The Debutantes kept me guessing until the end! I liked the twists and enjoyed the mystery as it unfurled. All three of the girls had great personalities and compelling reasons to find Lily, even if friendship is the least of them. Readers who like Karen M. McManus and Diana Urban will enjoy this thrilling debutante mystery. 

Thank you to Olivia Worley, Wednesday Books, and Netgalley for a free audiobook in exchange for an honest review.