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Violence
A lot
Murder investigation; violence connected to the exploitation of a young woman
Language
Some
Some strong language in the literary thriller register
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual exploitation and abuse are central to the mystery's backstory
Substance Use
Barely any
Drug use at the prep school level is part of the investigation
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The psychological complexity of surviving a sister's murder and being drawn into the world that destroyed her creates sustained tension
What this book is about
Lili Anolik's literary thriller follows Grace, whose beautiful and wild older sister Nica is found shot dead near their Connecticut prep school. The investigation into Nica's death exposes the dark world of privilege, drugs, and sexual exploitation hidden under the school's polished surface. Anolik writes with literary precision and dark wit. Violence, substance use, and sexual exploitation are central to the mystery and its resolution.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Murder of a young woman
Sexual exploitation of students
Drug use at elite school
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