PRETTY DEAD GIRLS by Monica Murphy
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As a senior and leader of the Larks (a select service organization for young women), Penelope is queen of the school. Sure, there is some tension and drama among the Larks, but that is to be expected when you have that many beautiful, popular high school girls in one place. But when senior Larks begin getting murdered, Penelope’s perfect life suddenly becomes a dangerous nightmare. Desperate to find the killer before any more of her friends perish, Penelope accepts help from the strange and mysterious boy who seems to know more than he is telling her. The more she gets to know him, the more she begins to fall for him–and to wonder if some of his secrets might be darker than he is letting on.
Although I was underwhelmed by the character development, this thriller is definitely a page turner. It will keep you guessing, and although the motive cannot be figured out based on the details you are given, there are enough clues to let you guess the killer in advance, if you want to. Overall, not my favorite teen thriller, but a fun read.
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