I hadn’t heard anything about this book prior to picking it up, but was immediately drawn into the story. I really liked both sisters—though Autumn took a bit more time to grow on me—and Ivy’s friend group. 10/10 would’ve hung out with them when I was in high school.

Although the first half was rather slow and I briefly considered DNFing, I’m glad I pushed through. The stakes get higher as the book progresses, and the last third was more emotional than I expected it would be. Not only is this an intriguing thriller, it’s also full of relevant social commentary regarding sexual assault—how those who are guilty are rarely viewed as such and almost always walk free, and survivors are scrutinized and doubted and blamed, especially if they’re anything less than model citizens.

I appreciated the way both Ivy and Autumn grew throughout the story, and was satisfied by where they were when it ended. Despite how rocky it is, theirs is one of my favorite sister relationships in YA.

It’s too late for me to have any more coherent thoughts, but Tate did such a good job with this book. I’ll certainly be checking out more of her work, and I recommend this to all who can handle the content.

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