"The police looked into it and cleared us"

Jeff and Kim Sanders are a not so happily married couple. Kim is more concerned with putting on the appearance of being a happy family than with actually bothering to make it so. Jeff avoids her when he can, with long work hours and working out afterwards, and making a series of poor decisions.

The 13 year old son doesn't seem to have much to do with the story line other than bringing attention to Kim's lackadaisical parenting style when she can't be bothered to explain to him that it's time to start using deodorant because "That's a father's job" This is at odds with what seems to be her control freak style. Daughter Hannah is the good girl starting to go bad so she can be one of the popular kids.

As for the so called popular kids, they could have all used a swift kick in the behind.

This was a quick and compelling read, even though I could not really connect with any of the characters.

I guess this book is actually pretty accurate and could happen pretty easily in today's world. Sweet 16 party turns ugly fast with alcohol, drugs, guys etc. the story kept my interest and I enjoyed the writing but for some reason the ending left me unsettled. I was hoping that Ronni and Hannah would of reconciled and with the money Ronni would have had more plastic surgery to help her disfigured face.

Absolutely riveting novel, I couldn't put this book down. Quick paced, down-to-Earth writing style told from multiple viewpoints, 'The Party' reads like a true story. Completely plausible in this day and age. A modern-day and relevant portrayal of the term "an eye for an eye". The storyline was suspenseful and engrossing, had me on a roller coaster of emotions. Rooting for and empathizing with the characters one moment, only to have it all come crashing down shortly after. Will be highly recommending this book!

Could not put this book down! Had me hooked from the first page. Loved it!