Perfectionists

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library , Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 11, 2015

Review

Five “perfect” girls with nothing in common. That is, nothing in common, except their mutual hatred of Nolan Hotchkiss. Nolan is rich, spoiled, handsome but overall not a very nice young man. In fact, the unkind Nolan Hotchkiss has treated all five girls horribly... A strong bond, based on their mutual hatred of Nolan, is formed and the five girls become friends of sorts. Together, they dream up a perfect ending for their arch enemy, the cruel Nolan. A "hypothetical murder" where he would get what he deserves for all the terrible things he did to each one of them.

A problem arises, however, when Nolan is actually killed. Killed in the manner that they had all imagined. How could this happen?... Now the girls find that they are prime suspects in his murder. Can they prove that they are innocent?

This fast paced thriller is from Sara Shepard, the author of the bestselling series, Pretty Little Liars. Told by the five girls, in alternating points of view, this story has a lot going on and at times, it is hard to keep the characters straight. A murder mystery that is not too dark, with enough twists and turns, it should keep readers entertained. With a very similar storyline to Pretty Little liars, fans of that series will not be disappointed. For readers who are looking for a one book read, they may find themselves disappointed in the cliffhanger ending which lends itself to at minimum a sequel.

Overall Book Score: good