The It Girl

A night changes Hannah's life to a nightmare when she witnesses her roommate April's death a decade ago.At present, Hannah is married and expecting her first child with Will, who was April's ex-boyfriend. Hannah receives news that John Neville has died in prison. She is not relieved with the news; rather, she gets overwhelmed with dread when a journalist knocks on her door, alleging to have evidence of Neville's innocence.Hannah reunites with her old friends and gets deeper into the mystery of April's death. However, she learns that the people she thought were her close friends all have secrets, one of which is a murder. Where she ends up risking her own life.If Neville didn't kill April, who did?This book is a psychological thriller, dark academia and whodunit mystery. The pace was moderate, with a dual timeline for the past and present. The plot and character development were both outstanding. It was packed with unsettling turns and twists. The ending was a complete shock.It could have been a 5 ⭐ read if it had gotten rid of some of the fluff because it seemed too long for the storyline. Furthermore, the plot was secondary to the characters. Though the pace was a bit slow for a thriller, I was engrossed with the writing.I'm looking forward to read more of Ruth Ware's book.