Watching Edie by Camilla Way
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A beautifully crafted psychological thriller that totally transcends that genre. An intertwining tale of two girls who meet in high school, both cut adrift from their family, both searching for a way to fit in and be loved. Heather is smart but plain and her mother blames her for the death of her younger sister. Edie is the new girl at school and she lives with her divorced mother, who she blames for making her father leave. Edie is pretty and personable and could have her choice of friendships but she bonds with Heather in an unlikely friendship.
A huge betrayal splits the friendship and deeply damages both teens. They break contact with each other. Years later, Heather finds Edie. Is it for revenge, or redemption? As the past and present stories slowly unfold and intertwine, I dare you to stop reading: you won’t be able to. I’d love to read a sequel to this book.
Thank you Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the opportunity to read and review this book.