The Debutantes by Olivia Worley - thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press (Wednesday Books) for my eARC.

Set in the winter of their senior year, these debutatnts in New Orleans, Louisiana have some secrets to uncover. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus!

At the annaul debutante ball, Lily is splattered with blood and mysteriouly disappears. April, Piper, and Vivian think there's more to the story and they set out to uncover the truth. But, as they do the mystery keeps building until the ultimate climax. This book was an easy, fast, and thrilling YA mystery. I found it to be somewhat predictable, but that didnt' stop me from reading with enthusiasm until the very end.

High school seniors aren't exactly known for being the least dramatic individuals, in real life or in literature. In some books, this can be annoying. However, in this book I think it really worked. The young women were very self-centered in many ways that ultimately led to the story being drawn out very natrually. That said, they also formed a common bond and came together for a common goal. I really liked how each of the characters played a role in the story unfolding and it was clear that the author was careful to consider this in planning. 

I would highly recommend this novel and I am excited I had the opportunity to read it!