A review by mrsclappreads
Dead Girls Don't Say Sorry by Alex Ritany

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 This book is packed with a lot of intense themes: LGBTQ+ issues, teen emotions, narcissism, sabotage, backstabbing, cliques, and death. I appreciated the way it flipped between the past and the present, keeping the mystery of Julia's death at the forefront of my mind. It was compelling to watch Nora grapple with 
  the loss of her best friend while also coming to terms with Julia's darker side. Nora's attempts to move on were sometimes unhealthy, 
  but who hasn't made mistakes during their healing process? I think this book sheds light on the gaslighting and narcissism that teens may face with certain friends or romantic partners, opening the door for important conversations.