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A fun read that had me from the first page! Chloe is a prisoner in her own home at the hand of her father. He keeps her locked in at all times and she hasn't had contact with any other people for years. Then she meets her neighbor, Matt, who is her age. Everything changes and soon she begins to doubt everything she knows. Totally unpredictable and entertaining read!
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Well !!!! That Twist absolutely genious and actually you have got me out of a reading slump !!

Fast past psychological thriller … thoroughly enjoyed it !!

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This was a great read! I think everyone knows what is happening and who is bad but it had so many twists and it kept me on my toes. I loved the different characters and Chloe was such a strong person.

I loved getting the "oohhhhh I see" moments the same time as her and slowly building the view on whom to trust or not.

The ending was great too.

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I loved reading this psychological thriller.. what a page turner, I couldn’t put it down. There are plenty of twists and turns throughout that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The characters were great, the story itself was very exciting and suspenseful with a brilliant ending and the style of writing was perfect.
I have read a few of this authors books, I’ve enjoyed them all. I’m looking forward to the next one that comes out.
I would highly recommend this to anyone that likes reading this genre.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a honest review.

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A gripping psychological thriller. Slow to start, but picked up pace the more I read.
Ending was a bit predictable, nevertheless quite an enjoyable book.

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This book was a truly great one
Chloe is serving her life as in prison
Her fathers doesn’t allow her to go out
But something happens to both of them and they have to go out
I had an ARC

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This book was just WOW!!!!!

Once you start reading you have to find out what happens because it is definitely disturbing. Once you get into the book it just has you wanting to re-read this book to make sure you didn't miss anything because it just has you shaking you head at what you read.

From the beginning you are wanting to find out what happens and the writing style is phenomenal. Great job and will read more by this author great job and just the right book to read quickly.

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.

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Wow, I could not put this book down. The writing is so smooth, character building is on point and the storyline is intriguing, thrilling and scary at the lengths a parent will go to for their child. Loved the suspense at the end. Highly recommend. I think I have found another favourite author.

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Ruth Harrow's The Guilty Girl is a story that is as disturbing as it is unable to be put down once you start reading it. This book will make you question everything you read, causing you to read it a second and third time, and each time you keep shaking your head uttering denials. Ms. Harrow grabs you right from the beginning of the book up to the end, and you feel absolutely captivated by her style of writing. If you love twisted, fast paced books that guessing from beginning to end, Ms. Harrow's The Guilty Girl is the perfect book for a weekend read.

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Chloe’s dad has kept her locked indoors, telling her it is the best and that it was to protect her from the police because she killed her mother. Her temptation for the outside led her to meet Matt, her new neighbor. Things begin to spiral and the secrets come out! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy.

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Enjoyed this quick read told from a singular perspective. Our MC is a 15 year old girl who is trapped inside her house and afflicted with a serious case of Stockholm Syndrome with an abusive father who never hits her but controls her nonetheless.
I was rooting for her the whole time as she struggled to make sense of the world around her and her own growing dissatisfaction.
There are no major surprises here. It goes pretty much how you would expect it to. Eventually Chloe smartens up and as a reader you want to cheer for her.
The book unfolds in a linear fashion as you find out the father's intentions and his dark secrets are revealed.
The book sort of fell flat for me towards the end. It wouldn't have been nice to have a stronger ending with some more intrigue, a final twist, or something similar.

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The Guilty Girl is a, fast-paced, binge-worthy, psychological thriller that you will devour in one sitting. It's a popcorn thriller, meant in the best way possible. Is it the most original story? No. Is it super engaging , well-written and has some fun twists? YES, YES, YES. The Guilty Girl is entertaining escapism. I will definitely read more books by Ruth Harrow!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the gifted copy.

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Thank you Netgalley for allowing me the chance to review this book in exchange for an honest review!
Wow!!!!! That book was a crazy ride from page 1 until the end. I didn't ride the other books in the series but I didn't feel like I was missing any context. I was rooting for several of the characters and wanted them to be ok. The MMC gave me such icks that I needed to put it down in some spots to remind myself it was fake.

I can't wait to read more by this author.

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Chloe is a teenage girl who has been locked inside her home for as long as she can remember. Her only connection to the world is her father who is doing everything in his power to keep her safe. All her life Chloe has abided by the one rule her father set - don't go outside. That is until one day that changes everything....
While I found the beginning of the book to be a bit slowly, things picked up pace quickly and I couldn't put the book down. I finished it in 3 hours. Parts of the book had me on the edge of my seat. Thank you for the opportunity to read this book! I will definitely be looking for more books by Ruth Harrow.

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A young girl loses her mother and is whisked away by her father. Her father homeschools her and insists she stay inside z the house and talk to no one. What is being hidden? What really happened? This book is full of secrets and lies. I liked this book and enjoyed the author’s writing

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I’ve been enjoying my popcorn thrillers🍿 recently, and this one caught my eye because of the title.

“The Guilty Girl” was a great hook and promised an interesting story, and it didn’t disappoint.

This was a quick read that kept its pacing throughout the story, which was the strength of this story. I really enjoyed the way the author explored what it might be like to be so isolated from the world.

Chloe had an innocence about her, which I am guessing is because she was so sheltered from the outside world, but something in the way she spoke didn’t seem true to her age and she was a bit too willing to accept everything her father said.

Thank you to Netgalley, Inkubator Books and the Author for an advanced reader copy!
Opinions are my own.

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This was a quick read with twists and turns that made it hard to put down. While predictable at times, I enjoyed the plot and trying to figure out what was going on.

The beginning is a bit slow and repetitive but power through, it’s worth the read!

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This is a really great read that I can heartily recommend to anyone who enjoys reading psychological thrillers. The protagonist is likeable and believable, and the plot is twisty enough to keep you engaged without being fantastical. With thanks to the publisher for access to this ARC in return for an honest review!

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In my opinion, the story was very well written. I got hooked from the start. Yes, it could be a bit boring for some especially at the start but strangely, Harrow drew me in right from the 1st chapter. The plot doesn't have a shocking twist but at the same time, I was curious to read on and find out why and who and how.

I think this book is worth picking up to read.

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Absolutely loved this novel, it was well written and I really felt for Chloe.
A perfect setting for what was going on which set the scene and allowed the story to unravel to the surprising end.
There was only one way it could it end though and I was glad it happened the way it did.
Definitely worth a read.

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