The Debutantes by Olivia Worley My rating: 2 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of The Debutantes in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist I really wanted to like The Debutantes by Olivia Worley. The cover is striking, the premise sounded dramatic, and early comparisons to books like Pretty Little Liars had me intrigued. As a fan of elite drama and twisty secrets, I had high hopes going into this review of The Debutantes. Unfortunately, it didn’t quite deliver. The Details Unfortunately, this book didn’t live up to the hype. The pacing was painfully…

The Bitter End by Alexa Donne My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Gist The Bitter End by Alexa Donne is a chilling, character-driven thriller set in the kind of snowed-in cabin that would make even Agatha Christie sweat. Equal parts psychological drama and locked-room mystery, this novel grabs you from the first page and refuses to let go until the final, heart-pounding twist. The Details The setup is deceptively simple: a group of high-achieving college students retreats to a remote mountain cabin for a weekend of collaboration and bonding. Instead, the isolation—and the snowstorm that strands them there—becomes a crucible. Pressures mount, egos clash, and resentments bubble to the…

The Legacies by Jessica Goodman My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Gist The Legacies by Jessica Goodman drops readers into the glossy, high-stakes world of an elite boarding school, where secrets lurk beneath the polished surface. With a tragic death at its core and a tangled web of loyalties and lies, the story aims to keep you guessing. And while the premise promises a gripping ride, the execution doesn’t always deliver. The Details What Works The central mystery is compelling enough to keep pages turning. Goodman’s ability to build tension shines in key scenes, especially as secrets start to unravel. The setting—the kind of school where legacies mean everything—adds…