Girls with Sharp Sticks
Written by Suzanne Young
Narrated by Caitlin Davies
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
From New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young comes the start of a thrilling, subversive new series about a girls-only boarding school with a terrifying secret and the friends who will stop at nothing to protect each other.
Some of the prettiest flowers have the sharpest thorns.
The Girls of Innovations Academy are beautiful and well-behaved—it says so on their report cards. Under the watchful gaze of their Guardian, they receive a well-rounded education that promises to make them better. Obedient girls, free from arrogance or defiance. Free from troublesome opinions or individual interests.
But the girls’ carefully controlled existence may not be quite as it appears. As Mena and her friends uncover the dark secrets of what’s actually happening there—and who they really are—the girls of Innovations Academy will learn to fight back.
Bringing the trademark plot twists and high-octane drama that made The Program a bestselling and award-winning series, Suzanne Young launches a new series that confronts some of today’s most pressing ethical questions.
Suzanne Young
Suzanne Young is the New York Times bestselling author of The Program series. Originally from Utica, New York, Suzanne moved to Arizona to pursue her dream of not freezing to death. She is a novelist and an English teacher, but not always in that order. Suzanne is also the author of Girls with Sharp Sticks, All in Pieces, Hotel for the Lost, and several other novels for teens. Visit her online at AuthorSuzanneYoung.com or follow her on Instagram at @AuthorSuzanneYoung.
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Reviews for Girls with Sharp Sticks
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This was an amazing read! The story kept me listening for hours on end to unlock the mystery of the girls at the academy.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5this is some badass shit. it was definitely hard to listen to at some points but so worth it in the end. can't wait for the next book.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Gripping from beginning to end. I loved it. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book was so good !! I loved how the message is empowering girls to fight back.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5It was interesting… the twists I didn’t see coming and it was good and entertaining overall…
Classic YA novel experience - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It is a very interesting book and the plot twist are amazing! definitely a must read!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The beginning is slow but nice twist at the end.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Oh my word what an incredible story, slow build up to craziness.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book really spoke to me in a way most books won’t. It made me feel grateful for my normal life, made me feel mad. It was intriguing and beautiful I finished it in one day. I would recommend this book for fellow readers.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5**SPOILERS AHEAD**
This was a pretty interesting take on the Stepford Wives trope. Unfortunately, it was a bit obvious from the beginning if you’ve seen the original film or the remake but I can appreciate the lens of men doing this out of a devaluation of women.
The audio has multiple pockets of silence where the narration is cut out which was annoying to deal with but didn’t make the entire process too horrible. Mostly it was an inconvenience.
3.5/5 stars - Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5This book is very uncomfortable to listen? It's good, but I don't have the stomach for it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/55/5 stars Suzanne killed it! I love this story, it was thought provoking. I kept guessing at every twist and turn. The story is dark, creepy, and suspenseful. 100% recommend.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It's a good book! It absolutely keeps you on the edge of your seat.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5My goodness, this was a thrilling (horrifying) read. From the start there was a sense of foreboding which only intensified the more I read. Mena annoyed me at the start but she became a worthy protagonist as she began to grow, question and finally understand what was really happening to the girls in the Academy. While it was obvious to the reader, it took Mena and her friends longer to come to the same realisation.There were parts of "Girls with Sharp Sticks" that were quite shocking. The lack of boundaries the men displayed, the acts of violence and the 'medical' treatments were chilling and morally wrong. I truly feared for all the girls, especially Mena. However, the strong bond between the girls was the highlight of the novel. They kept each other safe and ultimately sane.While I don't think Jackson was a necessary character, he might play a bigger role in the following books and I am looking forward to reading "Girls with Razor Hearts".
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5teen fiction (suspense/mystery with sci-fi and feminist interest; 2 of the minor characters are incidentally lesbian).
Don't be fooled by the clean cover--what starts off as a story about mild-mannered 16 y.o.s will turn bloody by the end. While the surprise twist isn't that much of a surprise if you've been paying attention, it doesn't detract from the compulsive readability of the book. Looking forward to part 2! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wonderful read. Great characters, Great story. It would be fun if there was a 2nd or 3rd book.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I thought I would get my latest YA fix with the newly released Girls with Sharp Sticks, the first in a planned series from Suzanne Young. (And I did!)I love the cover - take a second look at each side of the girl's face - it's in the eyes....Welcome to Innovations Academy, where the girls are absolutely perfect. Literally. Beautiful, demure and obedient. Uh huh, here it comes......and being molded to be flawless in everything for the 'Investor' who will become their 'owner'. Until Mena begins to realize that the life they are leading is not normal and there is a world out there that they know little about. They've been manipulated and lied to......and....I liked the premise. The publisher has described Girls With Sticks as "Westworld meets The Handmaid’s Tale" and I think that's a great comparison.I chose to listen to Girls With Sharp Sticks. Caitlin Davies was the reader. I've enjoyed previous narrations from Davies and this was another excellent performance. She had just the right voice for Mena. Perfect you might say. It's young in tenor with an innocent feel. It's somewhat robotic in the beginning and then grows in strength and tone as the girls' "awakening" progresses. She provides perfectly despicable voices for the male leaders of the Academy.Young's plot will initially provoke a visceral reaction in the listener. And I found myself railing out loud at the arrogance and actions of the men. But even louder for Mena and her friends, urging them on as they begin to imagine escaping this life.This first book was a fun listen. Young has prepared the way for the second book - and I'll be listening to see what's in store for Mena and her friends.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A whirlwind of a book! This will truly be a hit with teens and adults alike. A solid investment for any library! Thanks to edelweiss and the publisher for this DRC.