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A review by kba76
The Girl You Know by Elle Gonzalez Rose
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Girl You Know tells an all too familiar story, but the approach is anything but common.
Our main character, Luna, is deeply upset by the unexpected death of her sister, Solina. She is convinced someone in Solina’s life knew more than they’d told anyone, and determines to take her sister’s place at the exclusive Kingswood Academy that her sister was so keen to leave.
Upon arrival Luna finds herself caught up in the pretence that she is her sister. She quickly realises that her sister was keeping a lot from her, and that someone in her circle may have been instrumental in her death.
Like Ace of Spades we see a system geared to letting those already benefitting from many social advantages continue to thrive. We see just how far those who want to succeed are prepared to go in order to guarantee success. A rather depressing read in many ways, but definitely a story worth reading.
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this prior to publication.
Our main character, Luna, is deeply upset by the unexpected death of her sister, Solina. She is convinced someone in Solina’s life knew more than they’d told anyone, and determines to take her sister’s place at the exclusive Kingswood Academy that her sister was so keen to leave.
Upon arrival Luna finds herself caught up in the pretence that she is her sister. She quickly realises that her sister was keeping a lot from her, and that someone in her circle may have been instrumental in her death.
Like Ace of Spades we see a system geared to letting those already benefitting from many social advantages continue to thrive. We see just how far those who want to succeed are prepared to go in order to guarantee success. A rather depressing read in many ways, but definitely a story worth reading.
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this prior to publication.