

There were some story lines I wish had been deepened, such as the theme of substance use throughout the story, but it was satisfying enough to see them getting some additional focus. They were approached VERY realistically which was much appreciated. One of the things I really like about the story was it’s attention to controversial topics that aren’t often approached in young adult literature. Honestly, not my favorite, but still enjoyable.ĬW: suicide, murder, death, statutory rape, sexual assault, substance abuse, abortion There are no more cheerleaders in Sunnybrook, but that doesn’t mean anyone else is safe.Īn okay young adult mystery. And somehow Monica is at the center of it all. Some people in town know more than they’re saying. Whatever happened five years ago isn’t over. There are the letters in her stepdad’s desk, an unearthed, years-old cell phone, a strange new friend at school.

Only, Monica’s world is starting to unravel. Now the faculty and students at Sunnybrook High want to remember the lost cheerleaders. After her suicide, Sunnybrook High disbanded the cheer squad. No one wanted to be reminded of the girls they lost. Monica’s sister was the last cheerleader to die. The police shot him, so no one will ever know why he did it. Those two girls were killed by the man next door. There are no more cheerleaders in the town of Sunnybrook.įirst there was the car accident-two girls gone after hitting a tree on a rainy night.
