Thank you to Wednesday Books for sending over this YA Thriller. It honestly made me want to jump on a plane, fly to New Orleans and eat beignets and drink coffee at Cafe Du Monde followed by a walk down St Charles Ave to gawk at the mansions.
We meet three girls who are involved in the tradition of Debutante balls in the south, all with different thoughts and feelings about the so called “honour” of being in the Queen’s court. Especially considering their previous Queen was found dead of an apparent overdose. But is that the true story? These girls have to pull off their lace gloves and get their hands dirty investigating when their new Queen goes missing. Who is really behind the Jester mask? Are these traditions wholesome mardi gras fun or are they hiding a deep bloody secret that people will kill to keep?
I loved this one – It’s a bit hard to keep the girls straight in the beginning but as their voices take shape you start to see them blossom as real and raw humans who carry so much growing up in a place that is literally sinking into the water over time.
Add this one for you spooky list this October and make sure to keep your phone battery charged!
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