Rita Cameron

This was a fast paced book, showing how wealth and privilege can get you out of the most damning things and leave the working middle class near the fall.

High school seniors went too far this time when a party, being laced with mdma and alcohol, becomes out of control and a new house becomes destroyed costing over half a million in repairs.

It was important to note that it took place in 2008 when the housing market burst, the story shines a light on the upper class and the middle working class living in the same area.

… (mer)

I was looking forward to reading this, the cover led me to believe it would be a thriller. This more of a domestic drama. Although it kept my attention, it was a slow burn.

Set in a suburban town between Philly and NYC, it shows a typical mix high school students who end up attending a party. Typical Friday night? Until a new home, under construction and close to being finished, is the stage. Things get out of hand quickly. Kids run and bumbling officers are quick to slap underage charges on those caught but don’t investigate further. The story then is told in different points of view from party attendees, their parents, investigators, and the homeowners. So much comes to light about the party, how much is on the line for the seniors and how far the parents will go thru to save their kids. Many underlying issues are brought to light also.

While an easy, enjoyable read, it lacked the intensity and heat pounding moments of a real drama. But, I enjoyed the different points of view and all the underlying issues of all the families. I will say, the teenage dynamics are spot on. Ending was predictable. I would definitely give this author another!

Thanks to William Marrow and NetGalley for this ARC. Opinion is mine alone.… (mer)