It all started with one conversation. In the wake of Granger's death, Mackenzie, Caitlin, Julie, Ava and Parker are more freaked out then ever. Not only are they connected to Granger's death, but to their classmate Nolan Hotchkiss's murder too. It is appearing that the two murders are linked together. It is more important now than ever that they keep their secrets and stories straight. But with police, parents, and school drama, these five teens must learn keep calm under pressure. As much as they want, they cannot ignore the fact that someone is trying to punish them by murdering those who did them wrong. But the question remains who and why. As life continues in Beacon Heights, more puzzling crimes are made that are only making Mackenzie, Caitlin, Julie, Ava and Parker guiltier. Read as 5 unique teens balance school, gossip, and saving themselves from going to prison.

Julie: queen bee of Beacon Heights on the surface, insecure who will do whatever it takes to keep her secrets from being exposed on the inside. Parker: former queen bee, now coping with the aftermath of her father's violence. Ava: suffering from her new step mom and cruel rumors.
Mackenzie: finding her path at Juilliard while trying to be ok about her friend's betrayal. Caitlin: a soccer star and girlfriend trying to make the best of both worlds.

I found this sequel to the Perfectionists, by Sara Shepard, not a page turner, but definitely worth the time. There is not just one, but three major plot twists that totally caught me off guard and will make you want to re-read the whole book. I love her theme of how everyone has secrets and that no one is perfect. I find that the characters are well developed and explored throughout the book. Each girl seems perfect on the outside but in the inside, it shows a more realistic person. It demonstrates effectively gossip, bullying, and rumors. I love mystery books mixed in with modern fiction so this book was a perfect fit. However, I did not think it was worth 5 stars because in my opinion, it got a little boring too often and was easy to put down. After reading it, I did not feel sad that it was over. Besides that, it was great. I definitely recommend this book to teens who love mystery mixed with real life drama and to the fans of Pretty Little Liars.