American Girl

This book kept me glued to the page - not only because the characters were interesting and nuanced and the plot well handled but mainly for the main character Charlie, bright, steadfast, and striving against all odds (her ADHD, possible autistic characteristics, fractious family, dead-end job) to make it out of her small, stifling town and earn enough money to go to MIT and finally claim her life. For a teenager juggling a myriad of responsibilities, she's got courage, loyalty, and empathy in spades. So if you're looking for a book that reads quickly, offers not only a murder or two, but shifty characters and a kick-ass protagonist, look no further than American Girl.

This is a slow burn mystery. Not really a Thriller although marketed as one. It's definitely interesting and engaging and the narrator was great.

I especially love that the main character is autistic and we get a real and up close look at how that plays into her ability to figure out the crime...and then some.

I loved the twists and turns in this one and recommend for those who love this type of read.