Intrigue and Betrayal in Ruth Ware's "The It Girl"
- Faith Garcia
- Feb 28, 2024
- 1 min read
Ruth Ware, dubbed the "Agatha Christie of our generation," returns with "The It Girl," a chilling mystery that explores the lingering darkness beneath the polished surface of Oxford life.
Hannah Jones thought she'd escaped her past – the murder of her dazzling friend April, and the man wrongly convicted for it. But when a determined journalist arrives with doubts about the conviction, Hannah is forced to confront the secrets of her old friend group.
Ware masterfully paints a world of privilege and hidden resentments. April, the magnetic "It Girl," shines brightly even in death, drawing the reader into the puzzle of her demise. As Hannah investigates, cracks appear in the facades of her once-inseparable friends, revealing a web of betrayal.
Ware's writing is sharp and propulsive, building a delicious tension with each chapter. If you crave twisty mysteries with flawed and fascinating characters, "The It Girl" will keep you guessing until the very end.
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