“Not Like Others" is a captivating contemporary YA thriller that delves into serious questions, romance, and mystery with an irresistible twist. Perfect for fans of popular titles like "One of Us is Lying," "We Were Liars," and "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder," this novel follows Jo, a once-perfect high-school girl whose life takes a dark turn when nude photos of her are leaked. The story unravels with the disappearance of her best friend Maddie, leading Jo on a journey to uncover the truth while confronting her own past. A suspenseful and thought-provoking read that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

The pacing in this book was insane! From the first couple of chapters I was completely engrossed and ended up bingeing this book in one hit. There were elements of the plot that felt like they could have done with a little more ironing out, but overall I thought the execution was great and thoroughly enjoyed this book

A book about broken friendships, high school secrets and lies. A missing girl and an old friend who decides to look into it. I liked the story and was curious to know what happened, was the missing girl still alive? Had she run away or was there something more sinister going on? The ending was good and I really enjoyed it

Jo has been ostracised by her peers since someone leaked her nude photos and when ex-friend Maddie disappears, Jo seems to be the only person who thinks something doesn’t quite add up.
There is a lot going on in this book. Firstly, there is the thread of solving the mystery of Maddie’s disappearance but there are also stories of grade cheating, the social dynamics within high school and the way that Jo has been judged not only by her peers but also by the adults in her life including her parents and teachers who repeatedly fail to listen to her.
In addition to several concurrent storylines, there is an extensive cast of characters, many of which are thoroughly unlikeable and I found the book a bit confusing at the beginning until the pace picked up and the story hurtled to a conclusion when all the questions were finally answered.
Suitable for older teens, Not Like Other Girls is a YA thriller which is not afraid to tackle some serious themes including sexual assault, peer pressure, self-image, fraud, conspiracy and how society treats young women and girls.

this was a solid YA book. It follows a premise you are most likely familiar with- teen goes missing, other teens become amateur sleuths in trying to uncover the mystery BUT this book has a better pay off than most. There are so many players and components that it’s all so clever, and slightly confusing at times. My heart ached for Jo and I was so happy when she finally acknowledged what had happened to her. If you love a YA mystery with a high school setting, this book is for you!

I love reading YA novels so I knew this would be a great read for me, it definitely piqued my interest and had me wanting to find out the truth.

I was drawn into reading this due to the comparisons to other YA thriller books. It does have a similar vibe to the popular YA thrillers (AGGGTM, one of us is lying etc) but it is still a really enjoyable read. There are certain characters that I just could not like- whether this was intentional or not, I'm not sure!
Overall, its a fast, easy pacey read. If you enjoy YA, this is a solid choice!
Many thanks for the opportunity to read and review!

Ideal for fans of YA thrillers that deal with important and topical issues narrated in a snappy, colloquial way.
With thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy in exchange for an independent review.

This is the kind of YA novel you have heard pitched many times before, but the writer does a pretty good job with it.

Jo was one of the popular kids until an unpleasant revelation made all her former friends drop her like a hot potato. But when her one time bestie Maddy disappears, Jo is convinced that there has been foul play involved.

But finding out more requires a redemption story, because she must ingratiate herself with the group that rejected her. The only way in is by fake-dating her ex, Hudson, who has his own reasons for cooperating. But is it worth the price that Jo will have to pay...?

The story is well delivered and engaging, and it moves fast once it gets going. If you like this genre, it's worth a read. It gets 3.5 stars from me.

I was intrigued to see how this book would go as I’ve read many which have a similar ‘vibe’ it did have a bit of a slow start but when it got going it was beyond a page turner, I could read it fast enough. I loved everything about it, the characters who all were relatable, the every changing plot with so many twists and turns and the ending was nothing I was expecting. So well written! Amazing book!