I enjoyed this book as a YA "thriller". I did think parts of it were predictable but I absolutely loved Betty. I don't normally read YA but the cover of this book drew me in. Overall it had some parts I felt were unnecessary but I still enjoyed it!

I was given the opportunity to get a ALC & I really enjoyed this thriller!

This YA was done well! I feel like I could let my teenagers listen to this without having to worry about what was being put in their books!

I definitely enjoyed the narrator! They did a great job!

A fast paced YA thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat.

Jessa is a goodie-two-shoes that's parents, brother, and friends all think of as a "perfect girl". One weekend she has her friends over for a sleepover, and when a freak storm happens things get creepy, especially with multiple visits from unannounced guests.

The narrator did an excellent job capturing Jessa's voice. This was a great paced thriller that made me glad I didn't read it while home alone.

4.5 stars

The audio of this was really well executed. There was no flaws in the audio, and the narrator did a wonderful job.
The story, however, was not as good as I hoped that it would be. Which is always a let down because I was looking forward to this one.

I really enjoyed this book, I felt like it was the perfect blend of suspense and thrill. The character development was great, I wish there would have been a little bit more of a backstory but overall it was a good read for spooky season! I enjoyed the narrator for this book and definitely recommend it as an audiobook!

A neat and tidy thriller that felt like a satisfying, creepy snack! Loved the concept, which was smart but not overly complex--and that's a compliment! I loved that I didn't have to puzzle too much and that we knew who the baddies were right away. The story was not a matter of unraveling many threads but sitting on the edge of my seat as I followed these characters getting out of a locked room (iykyk). A realistic depiction of teenhood and friendship too. I received an ALC of this book and the narrator was PERFECT (haha) for this character. So emotive and played the internal and external dialogue SO well. Loved her. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the early listen.

This is such a good YA thriller! I loved that while it was YA, it also has characters written to be relatable at any age and I really enjoyed how author Tracy (and narrator Angie Kane) brought them all to life. They did such a good job, I had goosebumps often throughout this read/listen. This gave me suspense, a romance, a ghost, and a twist all in one story and I highly recommend for those looking for a fast paced read. I also highly recommend reading this during a power outage like myself because wow does that enhance the experience. Lastly, I’d like to add, I really enjoyed how our female lead stood her ground and fought back when family and friends tried to take advantage of her. It provided some much needed empowerment right now. I ended up rating this one 4.75 stars and I hope y’all enjoy it as much as I did! Huge thank you Dreamscape Media, Tracy Banghart, and NetGalley for this advanced copy, it was such a fun ride!

This was a good popcorn thriller book. It wasn't super fantastic, but it did its job.
Our "perfect" main character Jessa has some friends sleep over while her parents go out overnight. Jessa loves order and following rules. She hates when her friends call her "perfect" or things like "Judge Jessa." Jessa doesn't think she's perfect, she just likes following rules. When that night there is a big storm that knocks the power out, the girls think someone might be creeping around outside, and Jessa realizes there might be someone out there who enjoys the fact that she is perfect.
Jessa has some pretty stressed friendships. She hasn't really spoken to her friend Tiny in a while because she has an older new boyfriend she would rather hang out with. Alexis and Kellan are both sleeping over as well who are closer with Jessa. The atmosphere is pretty tense, especially when Jessa's bother Josh shows up at home with his best friend and her crush Ryan. I feel like the issues everyone has kind of amped up the spooky atmosphere, especially due to the fact that girls had been disappearing recently around their area. Thinking back, I did really enjoy the night going from bad to worse instead of going from good to bad. It really added to the thriller-y aspect of the book.
While the plot was a little predictable, it was still good. I'm used to finding out whodunit close to the end, but we found out relatively early and then had to hope that *person or persons unknown* would get away. It was also a unique (to me). The reasoning, the culprit(s), the method, while they didn't wow me, I did say "huh, that's interesting. I like that."
The pacing was well done. It was fast paced throughout. I didn't find myself thinking anything was lagging, slow or unnecessary.
The audiobook narrator was great. She really used the dialogue to create the terrified atmosphere of the girls and was really able to keep me intrigued throughout.

3.5/5

The narrator and producers for this audio book were phenomenal! Angie Kane did a fantastic job at keeping me in the moment as she narrated Jessa's inner thoughts.

For the book itself, it has a great start but the last 20% of the book gets too convoluted. We also don't get a reaction out of the parents when they come back.

Perfect Girl by Tracey Banghart narrated by Angie Kane This is a great teen Papi Thriller. Jess’s Morgan is having a slumber party the night her mom and dad spend the night away from home but it’s OK because Jessa is the perfect girl who follows the rules and does everything she supposed to.. Her best friend who she’s been fighting with Tiny is coming so is Kelen and Aubrey but what Jessa doesn’t know is they’re not the only ones attending the party. Between her brother Josh and his best friend and jesses crush Ryan showing up along with the strange neighbor David
And it seems to guess keep coming but then the lights go out and Jessa and Ryan ride up to the store to call for help but when they return everyone is gone. There’s another POV of a girl named Bella, Who was supposed to go out with her friends and sleep by Ashley‘s house the two of them made it, but Bella didn‘t. They also periodically mention missing girls from York, a town close to jesses home jess‘s biggest dare was to make a mess and not clean it up she is unfailingly polite to adults and her peers and hates hurting people but when saving her friends is left up to her she doesn’t have to dig too deep to answer the call. I thought this was such a fast paced great Read I really liked the teenagers who usually act older than they are but thought they were portrayed so great in this book.
In the beginning I would’ve never guessed the creepy places this book would go there’s also a ghost named Betty that died years ago but before the book is over her story will come full circle I really liked and thoroughly enjoyed this book I have nothing negative to say about it it really was a good read or listen because I listen to the audiobook narrated by Angie came who I thought did a fabulous job.#NetGalley, #DreamscapeMedia,#Tracy Banghart, #Angie Kane, #perfect girl,

The narrator did a great job at putting so much emotion behind the reading , made me feel like I was actually there. This book is a horror/ thriller. It's very suspenseful, there's so many weird things that are happening. Perfect to listen to if you want something creepy. You could tell its YA but its an easy read if you're new to horror.

Perfect Girl is a fantastically narrated audiobook! Thriller fans will devour the story! Perfect for readers who like just a touch of paranormal in their thrillers. Recommended for all YA collections.

Thank you NetGalley! What a great read. I did not know where this book was going and thought it might end up another way but boy was I wrong.

I think the audio format for this one was on point. Perfect Girl is a YA Thriller/Mystery/Horror that is well written and easy to follow along. Tracy Banghart toggled between "Before" and "After" timelines that added to the suspense of the novel. Banghart did a great job of character development and laying out a timeline that had you on the edge of your seat waiting for the next chapter.

When an intense storm leaves Jessa and her friends without power, in a spooky old murder house, things escalate quickly. There are some unexpected visitors that pop up and the night keeps getting spookier and eventful after we find out a killer who wants to find the "perfect girl" sets his eyes on Jessa. It was like a horror/thriller playing out. There were some points where it seemed like a YA, the teenage thought process and focus on crushes when your life is at stake, but overall, it was a fun, quick thriller/horror perfect for spooky season.

Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Media and Tracy Banghart for the audio ARC of Perfect Girl by Tracy Banghart in exchange for an honest review. Publication Date for Perfect Girl is 19 November 2024.

Firstly, the audio for this was great. It really helped keep me hooked. At first, before I became really familiar with the characters. I struggled in the early chapters to follow the Before/After time jumps, but that is always a me -issue and once you get into the story it resolves quickly.

It's a YA horror/ thriller so it's not huge spooks but it really does have excellent twists and turns. I absolutely devoured it. The characters were all well written- especially David, he had me fooled for a little while there. The fmcs interest in her brother's best friend is a bit overdone and at first, it feels really tiresome and childish but it does pay off in the end, kinda.

Otherwise, just an all-round enjoyable read. I was invested, I liked the plot and the resolution. The writing style is easy and makes it an effortless page turner. Would really recommend.

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When a freak storm knocks out the power during a sleepover at Jessa’s eerie, old house, things quickly spiral out of control. Her friends turn on each other, strange visitors arrive (some more unwelcome than others), and the night is filled with more than just spooky surprises. A killer, intent on finding the "perfect girl," has targeted Jessa, forcing her to break free from the rules she’s always followed. To survive the night and protect those she cares about, Jessa will need to leave the good-girl act behind and fight for her life.

🏠👻☕️

This book was SERIOUSLY like a horror movie—and even though it plays with well-known tropes (unsupervised slumber party during a storm in a secluded old house), I was still really drawn in with the plot. Though the main character’s struggle with being the “good” girl felt a little heavy-handed, the mystery of what is going on around the house kept me on the edge of my seat! I also felt like the “Before” sections of the book that have different characters felt a little disjointed, but they are quick and do connect to the story at the end. This is silly, but I also liked that the main character has glasses and wears them proudly because she needs them!! There are a couple of allusions to #ARoseforEmily and even #TheLandlady (or maybe a small reference to #GetOut) so this is a perfect slightly spooky #YA story for students looking for a thriller!

Also—the narrator for this audiobook was AWESOME and did a great performance throughout—it really brought the book to life!

This is a really delightful YA thriller. The characters, as well as their problems, choices, and actions, are pretty on point for teens, and each character is distinct. Jessa is considered the perfect girl, she's got a plan for the rest of her life, doesn't rock the boat, and always makes the decisions that adults would want. Her brother is a chaotic opposite of her. One night her parents decide to go out of town and after Jessa expresses anxiety because local young women have gone missing, her parents approve Jessa to have her three best friends spend the night. A massive storm happens, the power goes out, there is no cell service, and one of Jessa's friends go missing. How can Jessa figure out what has gone wrong and find her friend, even as more and more things go awry?

I enjoyed this book, it was fast paced but not confusing. Very atmospheric and an enjoyable read.

This was quite the read! It is, for lack of better words, perfect for fans of Karen McManus. This book is a fast-paced thriller brimming with unexpected twists. Set in a remote house during a storm, a group of teenagers gathers for what should be a fun sleepover—yet we all know that chaos is just around the corner.
The author skillfully subverts familiar tropes, delivering a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The atmosphere is thick with tension, perfectly capturing that eerie "alone in the house" feeling. It's a quick read that masterfully builds suspense, making it hard to put down.

thank you to NetGalley for this audio ARC! Unfortunately, this just did not work for me. This story was incredibly predictable. It wasn’t a bad story, I just felt like I could predict everything that happened, so it wasn’t a particularly gripping story.

That being said, I really liked the narrator! Her voice was perfect for the story.

The Perfect Girl was perfectly thrilling and spooky! Listened during a long drive which this book made fly by!