#BookReview: The Prized Girl by Amy K. Green

Synopsis: From debut author Amy K. Green comes a devastating tale of psychological suspense: a teen pageant queen is found murdered in a small New England town, and her sister’s search for answers unearths more than she bargained for.

Days after a young teenager named Jenny is found murdered, her small town grieves the loss alongside her picture-perfect parents. At first glance, Jenny’s tragic death appears clear-cut for investigators. In the murder of a former pageant queen from a safe and loving family, the most obvious suspect is a fan who got too close for comfort. But Jenny’s sarcastic, older half-sister Virginia isn’t so sure of his guilt and takes matters into her own hands to find the killer.

But for Jenny’s case and and Virginia’s investigation, there’s more to the story. Virginia, still living in town and haunted by her own troubled teenage years, suspects that a similar darkness lay beneath the sparkling veneer of Jenny’s life. Alternating between Jenny’s final days and Virginia’s determined search for the truth, the sisters’ dual narratives follow a harrowing trail of suspects, with surprising turns that race toward a shocking finale.


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About the Author: Amy K. Green was born and raised in a small New England town where she was once struck by lightning. She was a practicing CPA before leaving the corporate life to work in film production, write, and wear fewer high heels. She now lives in Los Angeles.

Rating: ★★★
My Review: This story told in alternating POVs was one that should have hit it out of the park for me.  I loved that we got the full story and it wasn't full sided.  The story was very good.  The writing felt very by the book in the aspect of the action and the story. It was very well done but it could have used something more original in its telling.  The characters were the best part of this one.  Overall, it was worth the read. 

"So fun and gritty! Couldn't put it down, and then couldn't stop thinking about it once I finished."
—Georgia Hardstark, My Favorite Murder co-host and #1 New York Times bestselling author

“This disturbing tour behind the scenes of a stolen childhood exposes cringe-inducing truths—and leads to a shocking conclusion.”
—Kirkus

“Its nicely twisting plot will hold readers’ interests.”
—Booklist

“At times funny, at times haunting, The Prized Girl is a raw, beautiful page-turner; the perfect whodunit for today's world. Green's compelling characters step off the page and into your heart.”
—Bryan Reardon, New York Times bestselling author of Finding Jake and The Perfect Plan

"Gripping prose, complex characters and dark family secrets propel this story about a murdered teen pageant queen to a perfectly unexpected finale. A stunning debut!" 
—Wendy Walker, author of The Night Before

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