A review by carissa230
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll

challenging dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

A serial killer that has been terrorizing the Pacific Northwest escapes prison and attacks a sorority house in Florida. Hmm sounds familiar. If you have any interest in True Crime or not I am sure you have heard of Ted Bundy. Known for his gruesome murders, but even more for the obsession many women had with him after his arrest. 

In this retelling the sorority leader Pamela survives the killings. She is an eyewitness and is determined to make everything work out for her sorority sisters, herself, and the victims. She joins forces with Tina, a journalist, to help investigate the killings. 

In an alternate timeline we have Ruth. Ruth's father has recently passed away and she meets Tina in grief counseling. The timeline tells of the love that Ruth and Tina build. Ruth's family was not accepting of her lifestyle and treated her very poorly. 

In the current timeline we know that something happened to Ruth and Tina wants answers. Tina is determined to find out what happened to her love and see justice. 

The book is definitely more historical literary fiction than mystery/thriller. If you didn't know the Ted Bundy case it may be a little more mysterious or thrilling. 
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