Genre: Mystery
Noa’s sister died tragically the summer before Noa’s senior year and, although there is sadness there, she also felt relieved in some ways because she is no longer in Leah’s shadow. No matter what Noa was interested in, somehow Leah would be better at it and get all the attention. For example, Noa has wanted to be an investigative reporter for a long time so she was devastated when she heard Leah had gotten an internship reporting on society for a Manhattan newspaper. Leah tried to reach out to Noa shortly before her death, but Noa was still angry and did not connect with her. After Leah’s death, Noa learns there were some suspicious circumstances and she feels she owes it to her to investigate. As she tries to get in with the NY elite, it becomes very clear that these people do whatever they want and get away with it. She also learns she isn’t sure whom she can trust. Could one of them really have hurt her sister? Why would anyone want to murder someone over a society column? Is there a way to find the truth before they discover who she really is?
This exciting mystery story follows an aspiring reporter as she tries to find the truth about her sister’s death. She doesn’t hide the fact that they were not close and she often resented her, but in the end she does want to do right by her. The wealthy, powerful people appear charming and accommodating at first, but quickly things turn as she starts to notice cracks in the façade. Everything seems so shiny and exciting at first, but she quickly learns that these people are only out for themselves. The big question is whether or not Leah found out something that got her killed or if she simply couldn’t handle the pressure. Recommended for fans of fast paced mysteries such as April Henry.
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