this is a book about revenge, no matter the cost or whatever the outcome of it. captivated from the first murder (yes the title is very literal), i loved reading Grace’s inner thoughts as she plans & carries out her vengeful actions. it was also interesting to learn & understand the story of her motives, from her rocky childhood to the relationship with her mother. finding what makes the character who she is throughout the entire book was great to read as you become more & more sympathetic to her situation. although this was prominent , i often felt disconnected from Grace, especially when there was a death i didn’t agree with & was consistently reminded of it. the story also reflects our current society well, highlighting the injustice & imbalance of the class system, stereotypes surrounding women & the issues with social media. i think these elements were expertly commented on & integrated well into the story. the unravelling & slow reveals towards the end were both shocking & clever where it had me smiling in understanding. despite this, the ending was quite anticlimactic & seemed to not tie the loose ends together, leaving an open ended conclusion to a great story.