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The It Girl Kindle Edition

by Ruth Ware (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 33,266 ratings
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the ¡°claustrophobic spine-tingler¡± (People) One by One returns with an unputdownable mystery following a woman on the search for answers a decade after her friend¡¯s murder.

April Clarke-Cliveden was the first person Hannah Jones met at Oxford.

Vivacious, bright, occasionally vicious, and the ultimate It girl, she quickly pulled Hannah into her dazzling orbit. Together, they developed a group of devoted and inseparable friends¡ªWill, Hugh, Ryan, and Emily¡ªduring their first term. By the end of the year, April was dead.

Now, a decade later, Hannah and Will are expecting their first child, and the man convicted of killing April, former Oxford porter John Neville, has died in prison. Relieved to have finally put the past behind her, Hannah¡¯s world is rocked when a young journalist comes knocking and presents new evidence that Neville may have been innocent. As Hannah reconnects with old friends and delves deeper into the mystery of April¡¯s death, she realizes that the friends she thought she knew all have something to hide¡­including a murder.

¡°The Agatha Christie of our generation¡± (David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author) proves once again that she is ¡°as ingenious and indefatigable as the Queen of Crime¡± (The Washington Post) with this propulsive murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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"Ware develops both the reader's doubts about and concern for Hannah as the suspense builds gradually under a masterful barrage of red herrings . . . Riveting." --Booklist (Starred Review)

"This exceptional psychological thriller from Ware probes how much one can trust others--and one's self . . . . Alternating past and present chapters build toward a gripping denouement as nicely chosen details bring each character vividly to life. This showcases Ware's gifts to the fullest." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Ruth Ware's richly-textured The IT Girl is at once an engrossing murder mystery while also a perfectly crafted and haunting examination of lost youth and the compromises of adulthood, as a woman unpicks the past secrets of her university friends to finally lay to rest her murdered best friend, the dazzling April. Reminiscent of The Secret History, Ware has surpassed herself with this gripping, absorbing whodunnit. I loved it! All hail the Queen." --Sarah Pinborough, New York Times Bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes

"As usual with Ware, the novel is well crafted--the setting, characters, and dialogue are all engaging . . . Delightfully readable." --Kirkus Reviews

"Every Ruth Ware novel is a unique and unexpected gem and this one is no exception. A heady, tense, slowburn dream of a book, multi-layered and steeped in atmosphere and peril. I loved every page." --Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone

"Deliciously dark and utterly addictive -- my favourite Ruth Ware yet!" --Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Apartment and The Guest List

About the Author

Ruth Ware worked as a waitress, a bookseller, a teacher of English as a foreign language, and a press officer before settling down as a full-time writer. She now lives with her family in Sussex, on the south coast of England. She is the #1 New York Times and Globe and Mail (Toronto) bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood; The Woman in Cabin 10; The Lying Game; The Death of Mrs. Westaway; The Turn of the Key; One by One; The It Girl; Zero Days; One Perfect Couple; and The Woman in Suite 11. Visit her at RuthWare.com or follow her on socials @RuthWareWriter.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09JPH176Z
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 12 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.8 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 431 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1982163389
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  • Â鶹Çø Rank: #14,023 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Ruth Ware is an international number one bestseller. Her thrillers In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10, The Lying Game, The Death of Mrs Westaway, The Turn of the Key, One by One and The It Girl have appeared on bestseller lists around the world, including the Sunday Times and New York Times, and she is published in more than 40 languages. She lives on the south coast of England, with her family.

Visit www.ruthware.com to find out more, or find her on facebook or twitter as @RuthWareWriter

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Customers find the book enjoyable, exciting, and fun. They describe the plot as interesting, suspenseful, and unpredictable. Readers also appreciate the writing style, describing it as evocative and well-drawn. However, some find the storyline predictable and repetitive. Opinions are mixed on the pacing, with some finding it fast-paced and others finding it too slow.

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Customers find the book enjoyable, exciting, and fun. They say the author tells a terrific story that leaves them breathless and excited to the end. Readers also say the book is well-written.

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"...It's still worth reading, but don't buy it yet. Wait for the novelty to wear off and prices to go down. Better yet, borrow it from the library." Read more

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Customers find the plot interesting, suspenseful, and unpredictable. They say the story works and meshes together well. Readers also mention the characters are interesting and enjoy visualizing them. Overall, they describe the book as a good and engrossing read.

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"...Don't get me wrong, it's well written, keeps the interest going, mystery for sure. But, it's simply not as gripping or exciting as her other books...." Read more

"Very tense mystery, pure Ruth Ware style, which holds you until the end- and then surprises you again. So many red herrings along the way...." Read more

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Customers find the writing style pure and evocative. They also appreciate the well-drawn characters.

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"Very tense mystery, pure Ruth Ware style, which holds you until the end- and then surprises you again. So many red herrings along the way...." Read more

"I like her style of writing but I must say this was my least favourite of her books so far. I enjoyed her earlier endeavours more than this one." Read more

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Immersive thriller that is sure to be enjoyed by many
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Immersive thriller that is sure to be enjoyed by many
This is my third Ruth Ware read and she is fast becoming one of those authors that I will automatically pick up. Her writing style holds my interest and her plots are riveting. I loved the dual timeline and settings in this one with part of it being set in Oxford University and the other part set ten years later in Edinburgh, Scotland. Hannah Jones gave evidence against one of the Oxford College porter¡¯s for the murder of her best friend and roommate. Now, a decade later, that man has died in prison and Hannah is approached by a journalist who posits that the man was innocent. Hannah, never really without her own doubts as to what happened that fateful night, begins to wonder if perhaps the journalist is right. Did she make a tragic mistake? ¡°The It Girl¡± of the title was Hannah¡¯s friend, April Clarke-Cliveden. She was beautiful, wealthy, popular, stylish, a gifted actress, and prone to practical jokes. Sometimes her ¡®jokes¡¯ turned out to be cruel, hurtful pranks. When she is murdered the night after her successful play, it changes Hannah¡¯s life forever. She drops out of university and moves to Scotland where she eventually marries Will, April¡¯s old boyfriend from Oxford. Now they are expecting their first child. Haunted by her friend¡¯s death and her part in the apprehension of the man who purportedly murdered her, Hannah has never been able to put the tragedy behind her. Now, alternating between the past and the present, Hannah revisits the time leading up to April¡¯s murder. With authentic characters that come alive to the reader, Ruth Hare has written another novel that is bound to be enjoyed by many ¨C locked-room mystery lovers and thriller lovers alike. This psychological thriller covers themes of guilt, jealousy, social acceptance, loyalty, and friendship. The narrative is skillfully rendered with an exciting denouement and more than one plot twist. Recommended! 4.5 stars rounded up
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  • Kristina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good beach read
    Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2025
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    This is an easy read and enjoyable. I didn¡¯t find it predictable and I was excited to get to the ending.
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  • Loves To Read
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced read
    Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2022
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    I'm a huge fan of Ruth Ware, and have read every one of her books, so I was quick to order this one. As alway, the writing is tight, the characters well-drawn, and the plot interesting and fast-paced. Unfortunately, this time, I knew "whodunit and how" pretty early on, and I guessed (correctly) at the why. I hoped to be wrong on at least one count but...nope. That said, Ware did her best to try to fool me, and once in a while, I almost second guessed myself. Worth reading.
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  • Elena Crenna
    3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
    Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2022
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    Ruth Ware had hit such a high note with One by One that it was (understandably) hard to follow. I found her latest book too slow-paced, at timed even verging into the boring territory. Also, it has Alex Michaelides's Maidens (another failure after a hit) written all over it, intentionally or not. And worst of all, I guessed who had done it and why pretty early on.

    It's still worth reading, but don't buy it yet. Wait for the novelty to wear off and prices to go down. Better yet, borrow it from the library.
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  • Â鶹Çø Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ruth Ware does it again
    Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2023
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    Absolutely love all of her books . It wraps you in and tells you a great whodunit story of girls in college. The story will grip your heart, leave you breathless and excite you to the end. Hard to put down.
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  • andrea rosen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read
    Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2022
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    I enjoyed this page turner. It was a fun read but I had some issues with it. For one, the murder victim is a somewhat two dimensional character who is arrogant and cruel. It didn¡¯t seem believable that the main character, her best friend, liked/loved her so much when she was such a nasty person. Second, about 3/4 of the way through the novel, one figures out who the murder is and then most everything else is predictable. No surprises after that point.
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  • KattyW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
    Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2022
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    I enjoyed this book very much. I have read other books by the same author, and they have all been great. I couldn't predict the ending and I recommend it for anyone who likes a good mystery novel. I thought it was exciting and the characters were very interesting - I enjoyed visualizing them.
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  • Nancy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but sadly not a great book
    Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2022
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    I'm a major Ruth Ware fan, so looked forward to my pre-order of The It Girl arriving. Don't get me wrong, it's well written, keeps the interest going, mystery for sure. But, it's simply not as gripping or exciting as her other books. So, I will recommend it but can't justify a 5 star (for the first time).
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  • Valerie G
    5.0 out of 5 stars It does not disappoint
    Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2023
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    Very tense mystery, pure Ruth Ware style, which holds you until the end- and then surprises you again. So many red herrings along the way. An exciting read which will not disappoint you!
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  • joanne miller
    4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read
    Reviewed in Australia on March 6, 2024
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    I really enjoyed this book, which is rare for me of late. It's well written & has an engaging storyline that maintained my interest. Would recommend this book.
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  • Upasana Teotia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfactory work
    Reviewed in India on December 17, 2023
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    The book was amazing and in good n well condition and I am also satisfied with delivery and packaging ??
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  • PEPE
    3.0 out of 5 stars Too much...
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 6, 2023
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    Not really, a little predictable and waaaaaay too descriptive.
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    Reviewed in Japan on September 24, 2022
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  • TriciaN
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the first Ruth Ware book I've read and I really enjoyed it.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2023
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    This is the first Ruth Ware book I've read and I really enjoyed it. The characters were well defined and believable. The college and students' accommodation was described so well, I was amazed that Ruth Ware wasn't an Oxford student herself! The "It Girl" is an excellent title. Although it is written in the present day, the "It Girl" makes me think of the 1920s and I picture April as a sort of Clara Bow character. However, the story was told alternatively around the events 10 years ago which had had a profound effect on the protagonist, and recent news which caused her anxiety, exacerbated by her pregnancy, and her desire to uncover the truth. Gradually the who and the why and how came out with an unexpected twist which I didn't anticipate. I shall certainly look for more by this author.
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