It Girl by Ruth Ware

Main Characters

• Hannah Jones
• April Cliveden
• Jon Neville
• Will
• Hugh
• Ryan
• Emily

Publisher’s Summary

April Clarke-Cliveden was the first person Hannah Jones met at Oxford.

Vivacious, bright, occasionally vicious, and the ultimate It girl, she quickly pulled Hannah into her dazzling orbit. Together, they developed a group of devoted and inseparable friends—Will, Hugh, Ryan, and Emily—during their first term. By the end of the year, April was dead.

Now, a decade later, Hannah and Will are expecting their first child, and the man convicted of killing April, former Oxford porter John Neville, has died in prison. Relieved to have finally put the past behind her, Hannah’s world is rocked when a young journalist comes knocking and presents new evidence that Neville may have been innocent. As Hannah reconnects with old friends and delves deeper into the mystery of April’s death, she realizes that the friends she thought she knew all have something to hide…including a murder.

“The Agatha Christie of our generation” (David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author) proves once again that she is “as ingenious and indefatigable as the Queen of Crime” (The Washington Post) with this propulsive murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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My Review

Ruth Ware is a fantastic author, but this time, there were some things lacking.

Overall, the story was gripping with its secrets, suspense, and unexpected turns. I got really absorbed in the main character’s world and was driven to find out the truth. Ware knows how to keep readers on edge.

However, there were some parts where things got repetitive. It felt like I was going in circles, encountering the same stuff over and over again, which was a bit annoying.

But, I have to say, the characters were well-developed and relatable. The setting descriptions were vivid, making the story even more enjoyable.

Despite the repetition, I couldn’t help but stay hooked. The mystery kept me curious and wanting to know more.

In the end, “It Girl” shows that Ruth Ware is a great author, though there were a few bumps in this book. If you’re into thrilling mysteries and can overlook some repeating parts, give “It Girl” a try.

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Book Quotes

you’re never alone in a room filled with a thousand books.

― Ruth Ware, The It Girl

But perhaps that is why she loves him so much—the unattainability of him, the rare flashes of vulnerability that he reserves for her alone.

― Ruth Ware, The It Girl