Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls

By Lynn Weingarten

Book Overview

A teen sets out to prove her best friend's death wasn't a suicide in this New York Times bestselling, "taut, sophisticated thriller" (BCCB, starred review) packed with twists and turns.

They say Delia burned herself to death in her stepfather's shed. They say it was suicide.

But June doesn't believe it.

June and Delia used to be closer than anything. Best friends in that way that comes before everyone else--before guys, before family. It was like being in love, but more. They had a billion secrets, binding them together like thin silk cords.

But one night a year ago, everything changed. June, Delia, and June's boyfriend Ryan were just having a little fun. Their good time got out of hand. And in the cold blue light of morning, June knew only this--things would never be the same again.

And now, a year later, Delia is dead. June is certain she was murdered. And she owes it to her to find out the truth...which is far more complicated than she ever could have imagined.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1481418580
• ISBN13: 9781481418584
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

Good start, mediocre finish.

I really liked the development of the characters and their relationship. I felt like the plot was fast moving but the ending just left me disappointed. It was a good read but not my favorite.

Disappointed

The only reason I finished this book was because it was the only thing with me in my treestand. I was not happy with character development or how characters were introduced. It was rushed and too much was shoved in not enough pages.

It's like Weingarten had a checklist

I really hated the book. I finished it to see what happened, but it's as though Weingarten had a checklist of thriller topics she wanted to write about, which all seemed forced and pretty contrived. It also wasn't well written. I personally don't think the characters are very realistic and overreact to EVERYTHING. This is my first Weingarten book but based on this one I'd say she has a hard time writing realistic characters and thoughts. I'd say skip it.

Must Read

such an amazing book with a cliff hanger ending, keepings you guessing the entire book! loved it