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sjbryson's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Mental illness, Racism, Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
juanat77's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Debutantes by Olivia Worley
Thank you @netgalley and @wednesdaybooks for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I didn’t expect to like this one so much! It’s a Young Adult mystery thriller set in NOLA. The author did an awesome job of describing New Orleans. I could picture it clearly. There are multiple POVs and takes place in the present.
I did guess a couple twists but there were others that surprised me. This was a quick read for me. Page turner. I was hooked the entire time I was reading it.
It has strong female leads. It reminded me a bit of Pretty Little Liars which I loved. The Debutantes would be a great movie or even one of those limited series that’s so popular now.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes murder mysteries, thrillers, parental drama, twists, complicated friends and a splash of romance.
4 stars!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Releases 10/29/24
#thedebutantes #wednesdaybooks #oliviaworley
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
brittanyisbooked's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
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!
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!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse
Minor: Alcohol