Plot Summary

Girls Like Us

Cristina Alger
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Girls Like Us

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

Cristina Alger

Girls Like Us

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

276

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Long Island, New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Girls Like Us by Cristina Alger follows FBI agent Nell Flynn as she investigates a series of murders on Long Island. While piecing together clues, Nell uncovers unsettling secrets about her own past and her father's potential involvement. The story navigates themes of family, trust, and the complexities of seeking the truth.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Emotional

Dark

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Girls Like Us by Cristina Alger is widely praised for its compelling characters and brisk pacing. Readers appreciate the gripping mystery and atmospheric setting. However, some critics find the plot twists predictable and the character development lacking. Overall, it’s considered a solid, engaging thriller.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Girls Like Us?

Readers who enjoy suspenseful, character-driven thrillers with strong female protagonists would appreciate Cristina Alger's Girls Like Us. It's perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train and Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl, who crave intricate plots, unexpected twists, and dark secrets unraveling.

Book Details
Pages

276

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Long Island, New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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