The writing is so gripping even though nothing happens! There’s no plot and there’s no character development/growth but it was such a captivating read, like a car crash you can’t look away from 😳

The main character Alex is deeply flawed and unlikeable, she is morally ambiguous and pretending to be someone she’s not. Through this you get a glimpse at human psychology and a part of society that I think most of us will never gain access to. It’s an intriguing exploration of society, humanity, and just how far someone will go to escape their mistakes! 

Although I love the blurring of reality and fantasy, and not knowing if we can trust what Alex tells us, I didn’t love it in the end. The last chapter felt rushed and I have no idea what happened?! It was too ambiguous for my taste and I wanted a little more of a clear answer to what was happening. But it makes sense in a way given that we can’t trust Alex and her motives.

Overall it was a story that kept me engaged; providing some entertainment into the lives of the Hampton elites and in depth looks at a cast of characters just trying to belong! I’d highly recommend if you enjoy unlikeable characters, character driven stories, explorations on psychology/society, and stories like “Inventing Anna” 🥰

TW/CW: drug use, drug abuse, toxic relationship, emotional abuse, adult minor relationship, sexual content