'Twisty, contemporary thriller'
- Bookseller
'Edgy and authentic, this stunning gut-punch of a novel unravels the complexities of teen girlhood, toxic friendships, and trauma ... This is both a timely, suspense-building thriller and a powerful story of healing.'
- Publishers Weekly
'A brilliant book - witty and gripping, it's both a twisty mystery and a compelling, heartbreaking exploration of what it's like to be a teen girl. I absolutely loved this.'
- Ravena Guron
'The gradual reveal of Jo's heartbreaking social history involving betrayal, bullying, and multiple instances of sexual harassment and assault, provide a strong emotional grounding. . . Jo is an authentic, multidimensional character. . . A thoughtful and thought-provoking feminist tale woven into an expansive mystery'
- Kirkus
'A complex personal narrative lies its heart, bringing surprising depth ... the layered mystery will likely keep readers guessing through a well-paced series of reveals. Beyond the core mystery, there's nuanced portrayals of female friendships, a love interest as supportive as he is gorgeous, a suitably villainous nice guy, and plenty of sex positivity and discussions about consent.'
- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
'Outstanding takes on themes of consent, power and the devastating end to friendships. It hits all the right notes to make a gripping and impactful book ... Effective and compulsively readable, this is a must-read for lovers of YA mysteries'
- Booklist