A good read but for me it lacked something and I found myself not really caring what happened at the end.

Really enjoyable read. Good characters and a Good story. Well worth a read. Think others will enjoy.

I really really wanted to love this book more than I did.

Top marks for the writing, the intense feelings, the plot. For me I just couldn’t get excited enough to want to keep reading it, I did of course, and it was an ok book I just wanted more.

I loved her debut.

A good start but not a book I could personally finish

The Perfect Girl is a fascinating portrayal of Zoe, a gifted teenager whose tragic past haunts her every waking moment. It's also a whodunnit, investigating the death of Zoe's mother.

This is a very intense read, with a strong focus on characterisation, as the story is narrated from the perspective of several different characters. It's beautifully written with vivid descriptions and powerful dialogue. The short chapters keep up the fast pace, while drip-feeding little snippets of information about not only Zoe's past but also that of her step-father and step-brother. There are several dark themes, including family secrets and domestic violence and teenage bullying.

The book is very enjoyable, although it didn't quite thrill me in the same way as the author's first book, Burnt Paper Sky. I found The Perfect Girl to be more of a slow burning study of family dynamics, and how one tragic mistake can influence your future. It's certainly emotional and full of surprises, and leaves you thinking.