You know, I’m 200% here for Kara’s thrillers, especially when she slays that ending.

What I love about Kara's books is that they're realistic thrillers - they are situations you might turn on the news and see. As I began reading The Cheerleaders, I already had this creeping, sinking feeling of dread, which never ended until the story did. And then the ending just kills you so yeah.

Two murders, two accidents, and one death by suicide....or was it? This is one of those books where you really have to pay attention. There's so much going on at once, with flashbacks and storylines spanning 5 years. I frequently found myself rewinding and analyzing what I heard - not that I ever figure thrillers out but I try to give myself a fighting chance! There are three separate events unfolding to the present day, and each has it's own mini-mystery ready for you to discover. While this might sound confusing, it's not. Kara makes it all happen very seamlessly.

I'm really feeling these books that match the feeling of listening to a true crime podcast!