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The Counselors by Jessica Goodman
4.0

Jessica Goodman's writing just gets better with time, I swear. Here we have a slow burn thriller where everyone (and no one) is a suspect, told in alternating timelines. What makes it feel unique is the sleepaway camp for the elite setting, where Goldie is the only townie. I made several guesses throughout of who the culprit would be (and regretably switched my pick at 80%), but I thought it was wonderful. The ending got a little rushed, but I ultimately loved the murder plot enough to ignore it. I loved Camp Alpine Lake and could imagine my camp experiences unfolding in the setting. This is the perfect YA thriller for summer, especially if you're camping!

*Thank you to Razorbill and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review*