REVIEW: "The Society for Soulless Girls" by Laura Steven

 "The Society for Soulless Girls" by Laura Steven

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(5 Stars)

SYNOPSIS:

Ten years ago, four students lost their lives in the infamous North Tower murders at the elite Carvell College of Arts, forcing Carvell to close its doors.

Now Carvell is reopening, and fearless student Lottie is determined to find out what really happened. But when her roommate, Alice, stumbles upon a sinister soul-splitting ritual hidden in Carvell’s haunted library, the North Tower claims another victim.

Can Lottie uncover the truth before the North Tower strikes again? Can Alice reverse the ritual before her monstrous alter ego consumes her? And can they stop flirting for literally fifteen seconds in order to do this?

REVIEW:

If you enjoy Murder mystery, Dark Academia, Slow-burn romance and Queer representation you'll probably devour this book very quickly (I most certainly did!). These themes are beautifully wrapped up in this sapphic and feminist re-telling of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde", one of my personal favourite classics.

For the girls born angry. I'd be lying if I said that this statement didn't resonate with me and is one of the reasons that I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book; The exploration of female rage. I think most girls are taught from a very young age that they shouldn't be rude or angry, a lesson that most of us have to fight to forget as we grow into women and try to find our place in the world. The feminist in me that in the normal world is hissing in frustration most of the time, is cheering at the top of her lungs when reading Laura Steven's book. Not only are these characters greatly crafted, they're also wonderfully flawed. As by right they should be, because what actual person is perfect? I don't know about you, but as much as I love the disney fairytales - I am tired of their perfection.

I, for one, am very much looking forward to what this author will write next. I am quite certain that it will be as enjoyable a read as "The Society for Soulless Girls" is. Five stars!