Title: Gilt Hollow
Authors: Lorie Langdon
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Thriller, Mystery
Date of Publication: 27th September, 2016
Page Count: 304 pages (hardcover)
Synopsis: (from Goodreads)
Willow Lamott’s best friend is a murderer, and no one in the small town of Gilt Hollow will let her forget it. For four long years, she’s tried to fade into the background—but none of that matters when Ashton Keller comes striding into school, fresh out of juvie and fueled by revenge. The moment their eyes meet, Willow no longer feels invisible. Drawn to the vulnerability behind Ashton’s mask of rage, she sinks deeper into his sinister world and begins to question whether he’s a villain, a savior, or both.
Ashton thought he wanted vengeance, until Willow reminded him what he’d been missing. Now he longs to clear his name and become the person she sees in him. But the closer they get to uncovering the truth, the darker the secrets become, and Ashton fears his return to Gilt Hollow will destroy everyone he loves, especially the girl he left behind.
First of all, how gorgeous is that cover? It looks so haunting and mysterious! I was hoping that was a visual shorthand for the book, because that synopsis makes it sound like the plot revolves around Ashton’s sinister reputation and whether it’s deserved or not, as well as finding the real killer at the center of the murder mystery. But because this is YA, the plot is actually more about the relationship between Willow and Ashton. I was prepared for that possibility, so I wasn’t too disappointed, however, those who are drawn in by the promise of a mystery thriller might want to adjust their expectations accordingly.
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