Averi Davis thought moving to a new town would bury the past, a chance to outrun the nightmare that stole her innocence. But trauma doesn’t stay buried. Haunted by the faces of those who destroyed her life, Averi struggles to silence the rage and helplessness within. Then, she sees him. The one who started it all. Laughing. Living. As if nothing happened. Her best friend Emily, a girl harboring shadows of her own, whispers two words: "They pay." Averi is forced to ask: Is justice something given, or something taken? Their friendship forges a dangerous path. Armed with a notebook of names and plans, Averi and Emily walk a tightrope between justice and vengeance. Their quiet war begins with whispers, subtle sabotage, and psychological unraveling, escalating into something far more sinister. Justice is not clean. The deeper they go, the more they risk becoming the monsters they swore to destroy. Revenge is intoxicating, and once tasted, almost impossible to quit. When the hunted become the hunters, Averi must confront the darkness within and decide: How far for justice? And can she stop before revenge consumes her entirely?

Requirements & Requests

Is the book effectively targeting its intended audience? Is it successfully achieving its intended purpose? Would you recommend this book to others? Did you lose interest at any point? (Specify where) Which parts confused you? Which chapters had the strongest​/​weakest impact? What elements are missing from the manuscript? What are the main strengths? What are the main weaknesses? What would address its current weaknesses?

Comparable Stories:

Pretty Little Liars" by Sara Shepard, "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn, "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

Trigger Warnings:

Sexual assault , Violence and murder , Trauma and its effects , Substance abuse