This book gave me more than I was expecting. I went into it expecting more of a hard hitting story about cults and murder, but instead I got a story about self reflection. I think that this story is an important one especially for younger readers as it emphasizes the importance of trusting your own gut and staying true to yourself. It also reinforces the idea that meaning from life can come from many different places, That might sound cheesy but I appreciated the way this book tackled individualism without being too stereotypical.

I also thought it was important in how it showed how easily people can be trapped in things like cults. Things start off slow and seem perfect, and before you know it, you’re in too deep. I’m excited for this book to come out and hear thoughts from others. I think it is a contemporary book that isn’t a masterpiece but it worth being read,

This YA thriller has a lot of promising aspects, magic skin care products at the heart of a cult, a sapphic romance, and class exploration. The main character Bean gets invited to this exclusive club that feels like a secret society almost called Femme(kinda ironic) and starts dating Julia. Femme is like a gateway to a job at DEEP, they're given a bunch of free products that pretty much hook those young vulnerable girls in. I didn't really like the romance in this one, but I did like the friendships. I like how Bean's friends stayed there for her and didn't just turn their back when she started acting weird because it was clear she needed help.