Synopsis
Pretty girls in pretty dresses, partying until dawn. Irresistible boys with mischievous smiles and dangerous intentions. White lies, dark secrets, and scandalous hookups. This is Manhattan, 1899.
Beautiful sisters Elizabeth and Diana Holland rule Manhattan’s social scene. Or so it appears. When the girls discover their status among New York City’s elite is far from secure, suddenly everyone–from the backstabbing socialite Penelope Hayes, to the debonair bachelor Henry Schoonmaker, to the spiteful maid Lina Broud–threatens Elizabeth’s and Diana’s golden future. With the fate of the Hollands resting on her shoulders, Elizabeth must choose between family duty and true love. But when her carriage overturns near the East River, the girl whose glittering life lit up the city’s gossip pages is swallowed by the rough current. As all of New York grieves, some begin to wonder whether life at the top proved too much for this ethereal beauty, or if, perhaps, someone wanted to see Manhattan’s most celebrated daughter disappear… In a world of luxury and deception, where appearance matters above everything and breaking the social code means running the risk of being ostracized forever, five teenagers lead dangerously scandalous lives. This thrilling trip to the age of innocence is anything but innocent.
My Feels
So this was definitely and interesting book and I would say I enjoyed it for the most part. As I began reading this book it didn’t really wow me. But some of those plot twists, did not see coming. I thought I had it all down and I knew exactly what was coming but no! I was soo surprised. I think the story was written very well because it starts with the end and then flashes backwards to the start and the begging really surprises and leaves you questioning ever thing in the plot.
So can we just talk about the characters? YES you can! Thanks
None of the characters were very likeable they all had elements that kind off made me dislike them. So Elizabeth. I didn’t hate her but I found her boring and not all that fun. Whilst Penelope! I really hatted her she was such a double crosser and Lina the maid I think I hated her more than Penelope. All she wanted was what Elizabeth had and she needed to Calm down and appreciate her life. I think my favourite character was Diana, Elizabeth”s little sister, she didn’t like the rules and most certainly didn’t follow them she also loved to read just like me.
Round up
Definitely not a CAN’T stop reading book but it was well written. Everyone hated every one. Everyone was a rival to someone else.
4/5
ByyyyyyyEEEEEE
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