A review by celeste_velocci
The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed this one. It was much darker than I had expected and did not read as a YA book. I didn’t guess the twist and was glad with how everything got wrapped up in the end. It kept me interested and engaged the entire time. If you’re looking for a fast paced thriller with a who done it vibe and untrustworthy characters this is the one for you.

Five cheerleaders in a small town all die within weeks of one another. These girls suffer one tragic death after the other getting rid of their entire friend group. Is this a coincidence or something much more sinister? A grieving sister decides to find out what really happened to her older sister, the fifth cheerleader to die in this small town.