A review by bookslifeandeverythingnice
Beware That Girl by Teresa Toten

4.0

Beware that Girl isn't exactly the story that I thought it would be when I started the book, but it ended up being really good. The premise is intriguing. Kate and Olivia are the main characters. Both are mysterious and have secrets upon secrets. Which girl should we beware of? Initially I think I know who is "bad", but then subtle things made me question myself. And the introduction of a school staff member completely turns the story upside down. I liked that the setting was the rich entitled private school world without completely focusing on the money, but rathe the secrets, mystery, and dramatic suspense. I also really enjoyed all the twists and turns thrown at the reader. The writing was much more dark and intense than I expected from a YA psychological thriller. But since it was young adult, it made for a very quick read. I couldn't put down this intriguing yet slightly horrifying book. The ending is fitting, but I'm not sure if I liked it. Also, trigger warning for sexual assault and manipulation/ coercion. Overall, I recommend Beware That Girl for it's dramatic psychological thriller atmosphere set in an elite private school.