Where Sleeping Girls Lie introduces us to Sade Hussein, a newcomer to Alfred Nobel Academy who has recently lost her family and is struggling to adjust to her new boarding school life. Despite her difficult past and lack of social experience, she quickly bonds with Elizabeth and Baz. However, the story takes a dark turn when Elizabeth mysteriously disappears one night.

The book deals with heavy themes like sexual assault and misogyny with sensitivity and depth. Unfortunately, it doesn’t fully capitalize on its potential. The middle part of the story drags because of too many routine school activities, making the plot feel slow and boring until the end.

The writing style might not be for everyone. Repetitive thoughts and dialogue can be annoying, and Sade's habit of pointing out clues only to take too long to figure them out can be frustrating. The plot twist, meant to be surprising, loses its impact because of the slow pacing and less engaging writing.