Week 44 Review: They're Watching You

From Goodreads:

When a secret society has you in their sights, it can lead to power, privilege... or death.

It's been two weeks since Polly St. James went missing. The police, the headmistress of Torrey-Wells Academy, and even her parents have ruled her a runaway. But not Maren, her best friend and roommate. She knows Polly had a secret that she was about to share with Maren before she disappeared― something to do with the elite, ultra-rich crowd at Torrey-Wells.

Then Maren finds an envelope hidden among Polly's things: an invitation to the Gamemaster's Society. Do not tell anyone, it says. Maren is certain her classmates in the Society know the truth about what happened to Polly, though it's no easy feat to join. Once Maren's made it through the treacherous initiation, she discovers a world she never knew existed within her school, where Society members compete in high-stakes games for unheard-of rewards―Ivy League connections, privileges, favors.

But Maren's been drawn into a different game: for every win, she'll receive a clue about Polly. And as Maren keeps winning, she begins to see just how powerful the Society's game is―bigger and deadlier than she ever imagined. They see, they know, they control. And they kill. 

My Review:
I had such a fantastic time reading this book! Secret society stories are always interesting, and I've enjoyed her other book, and all of her books have sounded great, so I was looking forward to picking this one up. And boy, was it a great read! 

Watching as Maren infiltrates the Gamemaster's Society, trying to find out what had happened to her friend, it was so thrilling to read! I cared about her and Polly, and the burning need for answers kept the pages turning!

Honestly, I don't know if it was good or bad to have an additional game on top of the main one with the favours and rewards of the original, that to win that, would win clues about Polly. Because while that gets her new information, that's a lot of pressure to be under.

I loved this kinda of dual story of finding out more about the society and what happened to Polly, and competing to win with the society. The mystery kept me on tenterhooks, and I couldn't get enough! That resolution, man, it was so good! 

Loved reading this book and I can't wait to read more by Chelsea Ichaso! 

Author: Chelsea Ichaso
Read: November 3rd, 2023
Source: NetGalley 
Reason Why: I enjoy her writing, and it's a SAC 2023 Book and a WoW Book! 
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Published: January 3rd 2023

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars