Many of you may remember Gilly Macmillan's debut psychological thriller What She Knew, which was nominated for an Edgar, became a New York Times bestseller, and was a LibraryReads pick! Now she's returned with The Perfect Girl, and let me tell you, this book really delivers the gripping tension, startling twists, and compelling characters you've come to expect.
The Perfect Girl takes place in the 24 hours after 17-year-old Zoe's first piano recital in three years. Years before, Zoe was involved in an accident that left 3 of her classmates dead, and she and her mother Maria created new lives in another town to escape that infamous past. And in those three years, their new lives have seemed pretty good, until the dust clears on the night of Zoe's recital, and Maria is found dead. What happened that night, and what happened during the accident three years prior? Gilly Macmillan reveals the tantalizing clues one by one through three characters' points of view as everyone struggles to come to terms with the aftermath.
I was absolutely captivated by Zoe, with her genius IQ and the unique way she subsequently interacted with the world. Your heart-strings will be pulled in many different directions at the same time you're tearing through the pages to reach the final mind-blowing reveal. I couldn't put it down, and I know you won't be able to either, but what are weekends for if not reading binges? Download the egalley here and start tonight!
-Amanda