She Was the Quiet One
Books | Fiction / Literary
3.8
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Michele Campbell
From the author of It’s Always the Husband comes a riveting new suspense novel about privilege, power, and what happens when we let ambition take control. For Rose Enright, enrolling in a prestigious New England boarding school is the opportunity of a lifetime. But for Rose’s vulnerable twin sister Bel, Odell Academy is a place of temptation and danger. When Bel falls in with a crowd of wild rich kids who pressure her into hazing Rose, the sisters’ relationship is shattered. Rose turns to her dorm mother, Sarah Donovan, for advice. But Bel turns to Sarah’s husband Heath, a charismatic and ambitious teacher. Is Heath trying to help Bel or take advantage of her? In a world of privilege, seduction, and manipulation, only one sister will live to tell the truth. In a novel full of twists, turns, and dark secrets, Michele Campbell once again proves her skill at crafting intricately spun and completely compelling plots.Praise for She Was the Quiet One:"Campbell’s skillful characterization and her shocking final twist make this follow-up to It’s Always the Husband well worthwhile. Readers who enjoyed Simone St. James’ boarding-school mystery, The Broken Girls, should give this a try." —Booklist Praise for It's Always the Husband:“Twists, turns, and a puzzling mix of suspects . . . will keep readers turning the pages.” —Booklist“An intriguing whodunit that examines the explosive potential of secrets to destroy friendships, marriages, and lives . . . a page-turner.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Author
Michele Campbell
Pages
342
Publisher
St. Martin's Publishing Group
Published Date
2018-07-31
ISBN
1250081831 9781250081834
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"Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Michele Campbell for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. She Was the Quiet One was a suspenseful and enjoyable read. It deals with twin sisters, Rose and Bel and what happens when they are sent to an exclusive boarding school after their mother's death. The twins could not be more different and they take different paths at their new school, which ultimately drives a wedge between them. The story kept me engaged and I liked how the author showed us how familial bonds can be strained but cannot be broken. I also liked the insight into marital loyalty and how far this can or cannot be stretched. I did find the epilogue to be somewhat unnecessary and not a big revelation though I suspect that was what the author intended. But all in all, a fun and exciting read that I recommend."
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Jennifer Cohen
