![]() Literally.Ĭandi Thorn, better known as Skye, has spent her entire life resenting both her ridiculous name and the kooky mother who bestowed it. Richly woven, it’ll keep you guessing to the very last page. It’s a compelling mixture of nail-biting suspense and teen angst. The Hanging Girl, Eileen Cook’s latest edition, is no exception. Her stories are decidedly dark and unsettling, yet approachable. I wasn’t sure which was worse-to know you’re a liar or to believe your own bullshit.įor years, Eileen Cook has been my go-to for YA thrillers. Perhaps more drama, definitely more justice, but I think it's pretty perfect the way it is.īlog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube I'm sure some will want a different ending for The Hanging Girl. Skye was a strong enough narrator and didn't need a surprising conclusion to elevate her story - it was enough to wonder what would happen when the truth came out. To be honest, I think naturally suspicious readers will have no problem working out what is going on, but that didn't seem to matter for me. When things take a very unexpected turn, Skye must decide whether to reveal what she knows or continue the deception. However, it soon becomes obvious that Skye is involved more than she is letting on. So I'll be coy about it: When a pretty teenager goes missing, Skye tells the police of the psychic visions she has been having about the disappearance, offering clues to the missing girl's whereabouts. It happens only a third of the way in, but I still think it is better to experience it firsthand rather than being spoiled before. Kirkus and others reveal what I found to be a superb twist. If you haven't already, I don't recommend reading professional reviews for this book. I understood the lies she told - she created a fictional life for herself a fictional life she wished she had. I found it very easy to sympathize with her desire for something more than what she has. Skye's narrative was instantly engaging, showing her to be someone we might not be able to trust and someone willing to lie and manipulate to get what she wants. In The Hanging Girl, I was hooked pretty quickly. Her books seem to be flying relatively under the radar so far, but in both this book and With Malice, she’s demonstrated her talent for dragging me in and keeping me interested throughout the tale she is weaving. I think Eileen Cook is a real author to watch. They had a tendency to pop up when you least expected them. The bodies of your mistakes rarely stayed buried.
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