Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Genre: Young Adult Thriller
Release Date: March 2, 2021
Rating: 4/5 stars
Synopsis:
Esme and Kayla once were campers at Camp Pine Lake. They're excited to be back this year as CITs (counselors in training). Esme loves the little girls in her cabin and thinks it's funny how scared they are of everything--spiders, the surly head counselor, the dark, boys . . . even swimming in the lake! It reminds her a little of how she and Kayla used to be, once. Before . . . it happened.
Because Esme and Kayla did something bad when they were campers. Afterwards, the girls agreed to keep it secret. They've moved on--or so they say--and this summer is going to be great. Two months of sun, s'mores, and flirting with the cute boy counselors. But then they get a note. THE LAKE NEVER FORGETS. And the secret they've kept buried for so many years is about to resurface.
Sarah's Review:
Natasha Preston has done it yet again! It is no secret that Natasha Preston is one of my favorite authors, and I devour her books. If you are looking for a twisty, psychological, young adult thriller, she is the author for you.
This book starts off with Kayla and Esme heading to summer camp as counselors in training. Can you think of a better setting for a creepy book than in the middle of the woods? While the synopsis of the book talks about Kayla and Esme as the main characters, Esme is definitely the one in the spotlight, and Kayla was a bit underdeveloped. This book has a large cast of characters, and took me a little bit to get into for that reason. I also thought a good chunk of the book, specifically the middle, was a bit repetitive. Once I hit 75% though the tables turned, and I couldn't read the pages fast enough.
At this point we know that Preston gives us surprise endings that we would never predict, and this book is no different. I knew the ending would make me want to scream, and be infuriated. I love Preston's books for this reason, I know what I am getting, but I am still surprised.
Overall, I recommend this book if you like young adult thrillers. I can't wait for the next thriller she writes!
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