I absolutely loved Dangerous Girls! I'm a huge fan of murder mysteries and who dunnit types of books and this one certainly does not disappoint in this capacity. 
 I love Anna's narration. We get to see her as she is through the duration of the trial, as well as through chapters that were more like memories. I was able to see how she evolved through the whole ordeal so clearly it was like I was there myself. She's a very complicated character. Her life was so dependent on her best friend, Elise, and her boyfriend, Tate, and to have them both swept away within chapters of each other was something that really sent her reeling and dramatically altered her character. 
 My favourite part, hands down, is the mystery aspect. It's so hard to find a mystery story that keeps you entirely in the dark until the most pivotal moment right as there is the big reveal. This book had me thinking on several occasions that I knew what was going on, and maybe even thinking that the outcome would be predictable, as it too often is. But I was completely wrong. The ending was like a slap in the face and actually left me sitting there with my mouth hanging open for a few minutes. The author's writing was beautiful and had me sucked in from start to finish. 
 If you're still seeking out that well rounded mystery novel, look no further. Fans of gritty contemporaries will also love this, as it's chock full of tense courtroom scenes and dramatic friendships.