This centres around Ada Howell. Ada lost her father at the age of 13 and with it, felt that she lost the life she was destined to lead. At the age of 18 her wealthy godmother pays for her to go on an elite art history trip to Italy. She then finds herself among the sophisticated privileged people she feels that she belongs with. She does everything in her power to try and prove she belongs. One of the group dies in suspicious circumstances and she takes this opportunity to make sure she is forever bound to this group, but secrets have a habit of coming out.
I loved the fact the book was set in beautiful Italy, and loved the detailed descriptions of the scenery and the art. It took me back to when I visited Rome.
I have seen mixed reviews about this book but I personally enjoyed it. It was quite slow to start but I think it was important to learn the background of Ada’s character and more about the group she was with before one of them was killed off! I was trying to guess who it would be all the way through but didn’t get it right! Once it got going it was full of intrigue and deception and I felt invested in the plot. The characters aren’t particularly likeable but I’m not sure they are meant to be. Ada is the master of deception and quite cleverly establishes herself in the group.
I also loved the ending as I wasn’t expecting it, always good when you don’t see something coming! This book has been compared to Cruel Intentions and I can see why, full of deception, betrayal and conniving characters. A really enjoyable read for me.
I loved the fact the book was set in beautiful Italy, and loved the detailed descriptions of the scenery and the art. It took me back to when I visited Rome.
I have seen mixed reviews about this book but I personally enjoyed it. It was quite slow to start but I think it was important to learn the background of Ada’s character and more about the group she was with before one of them was killed off! I was trying to guess who it would be all the way through but didn’t get it right! Once it got going it was full of intrigue and deception and I felt invested in the plot. The characters aren’t particularly likeable but I’m not sure they are meant to be. Ada is the master of deception and quite cleverly establishes herself in the group.
I also loved the ending as I wasn’t expecting it, always good when you don’t see something coming! This book has been compared to Cruel Intentions and I can see why, full of deception, betrayal and conniving characters. A really enjoyable read for me.