The Mother-in-law by Sally Hepworth :opinion.

It's a really undownputable book about quite a dysfunctional family. I didn't like some of the characters and I disagreed with some of their opinions and the way they handled problems in the family, however, I continued reading until the end.

I expected this novel to be a suburban murder mystery although it turned out to be more about family dynamics than about murder. The murder is just something that happened among many other life-changing events. Perhaps not the most interesting part of the plot for some readers.

This novel will make you think about the role both children and parents should play and whether parents are supposed to give their children everything they want.

The way it ended was a shock for me, I certainly hadn't seen it coming and I truly wish that in real life such a terrible outcome could have been prevented.

I recommend this book to members of large families who will probably relate to one or more characters and to anyone who is about to meet their significant other's family for the first time.

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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

Believe or not this is Holly Jackson's first novel and for a debut book, it's pretty amazing. It has a gripping plot that will keep you reading until the very last page and the characters are quite well developed.

Pippa lives in the small town of Kilton and for her EPQ (Extended Project Qualification), she's is researching the disappearance of Andie Bell, a local girl who went missing five years ago and is thought to be dead. Pippa is a strong young woman with an uncanny sense of humour, who won't give up easily. In her quest for the truth, she's helped by Ravi, whose brother was accused of killing Andie. A young man whose life was turned upside down by the events.

Don't expect a book about two teenagers running around asking stupid questions and finding the truth by sheer chance, this novel is much deeper than that. You'll read about picture-perfect girls and families who are not what they seem, about how quick we are when we judge somebody and how important it is to trust your instincts.

I strongly recommend this novel to fans of YA novels and to readers who see beyond appearances.

Rated by Melissa Grey

Imagine a society in which everything you do has a positive or negative rating. Wait a moment!. We already live in that society, in fact, this very website is about liking and unliking.
But, what if all our future depended on these ratings? The novel shows a world where your whole life is determined by an unfair rating system. A school where pupils are constantly being watched and pushed to obtain higher ratings.
Most readers will probably relate to at least one character. They are teens whose lives are far from being perfect and who unwillingly embark on a quest to solve a riddle.
I liked the novel and truth to be told all the characters, but I wish it had been longer. In my opinion, it ends quickly and I found it lacking in world-building.
All in all, I recommend it to fans of YA dystopian novels.