This was a fun and quick read. I have been reading mostly romance books so this was a great change of pace. I was inspired by the strength of the main characters. I think this book would appeal to a wide age range.

This book was a fun read! A little far fetched and didn’t pull me in to the point I couldn’t put it down and come back a few days later.

"Hadn’t the nightclub murders taught her anything about the perils of dancing too close to a bonfire?"
Of course they didn't. This is Jaycee we're talking about. Nice quick read, finished in one sitting. It would be possible to enjoy as a standalone, but definitely start with Throw Away Girls for the full experience. They both flow nicely and keep your attention, our lovely Jaycee often throwing herself into perilous scenarios without a second thought. Some other characters from the first do feature, but the focus here is on Jaycee returning home alone to look for a missing family member, her cousin Eve.

As other reviewers have mentioned, I could see this on the small screen. Perhaps on Netflix. I don't always like Jaycee, but she's a larger than life character: determined, successful, incredibly intelligent, and of course stunning because we have to throw that in there as well. I did think a little too much went into describing her looks sometimes, and it's mentioned quite often. I still find her to be a bit off-putting, but she's fun to read about. My personal rating is a 3.5, rounded up to a 4.

Still recovering from the traumatic events of the first book, Jaycee should be resting... but vacation is over. It's not back to work as a reporter, it's back home... home to New Hampshire to see people she hasn't seen in years. She's left sunny LA behind because she was moved to come help. Her aunt has informed her that her cousin is missing. Hard-working and accomplished even at 16, she's not the kind of girl that would just vanish of her own volition. The elite boarding school she attends insists that everything is fine... they have a strange policy where they allow students to take a few days off and get their head straight with no notice whatsoever. Interesting school.

No one involved with the school or police is concerned, but it doesn't take Jaycee long to find people willing to talk. Some have had their suspicions for a long time about something between young girls and rich older men... and it's not just Eve they're talking about.

I received an ARC of this book from Net Galley and Waldorf Publishing, thank you! My opinion is honest and unbiased.

WOW! This was a very powerful novel. I felt I was right in the novel with Jaycee and Eve, going through everything they wen through. It was very refreshing to read a book that mentioned stores that I am familiar with because i live in the same area. This is a novel that tells you what can happen and imagine does in this world. I was encouraged bye the strength of Jaycee and Eve in this novel. I highly recommend everyone to read this novel, I have no doubt it will be a best seller

This was a good, quick read. I typically prefer mysteries written with a little more depth, but I think younger girls in particular would enjoy this series - the dialogue and action seemed very appropriate for young adults. Jaycee Wilder is a strong, young character, and the secondary characters were all very interesting and well defined. The story was very well plotted and paced. This has the potential to be a really good series - and would be much better on TV than some of the current shows. This is probably more a 3.5-3.75 for me, but it's still a very good story. Many thanks to NetGalley and Waldorf publishing for the arc!

My wish was granted with this book.. it was a fun and quick read.. something a bit different

A quick read, but well written, the author has an excellent way with words. I thought the story was about a 16 year old girl missing from a high class private school, but decided it was more about Jaycee her cousin who went lookin for her and became attached to her family she had had very little contact with since childhood. Unfortunately, I had not read the first book in the series, and would recommend others do first, as there were many comments regarding that story. A Good read, and an excellent one for all parents sending their children off to school, as I am sure the plot in the story happens in real life.