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Throwaway Girls by Andrea Contos
5.0

Thank you to Netgalley for providing an ARC of this book for an honest review.

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This is a sapphic murder myster that you didn't know you needed. Through emotional highs and lows, surprising twists, and unexpected friendships- this book takes you on an exciting journey.

TW: Conversion therapy, murder, probably other things but, mentions of conversion therapy and details of it feels important to notify of.

“Detective Harper is a liar. That score to settle goes back nearly three years. And if there’s one thing I’m sure of, it’s this: if things are ever going to be right again, it’s not Detective Harper who’s going to get them there.”

This book had me on the edge of my seat, feeling worried and heartbroken for Caroline. As she navigates the PTSD from being forced into a conversion therapy camp and also trying to solve the mystery of her best friend’s disappearance- you start to wonder if she’s unraveling. The narration of Caroline, her passion, her anger, and her determination left me feeling her same feelings.

Andrea Contos has set the bar with Throwaway Girls as her debut novel and I cannot wait for more.