Review: Copycat by Hannah Jayne

Title: Copycat

Author: Hannah Jayne

Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire

Publishing Date: July 3rd, 2018

Pages: 288
Audio Length:

Genre: YA mystery thriller
TW: Gore, drunk driving, some abuse

Series: Standalone

Source: Audio
 
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Everyone is dying to read the latest book in the popular Gap Lake mystery series, and Addison is no exception. As the novels biggest fan, Addison is flattered when the infamously reclusive author, R.J. Rosen, contacts her, granting her inside information others would kill for.
But when the most popular girl in Addison's high school is murdered, Addison can't help but think that life may be imitating fiction. And as other terrifying events from the book start happening around her, Addison has to figure out how to write her own ending -and survive the story.

What made me pick this book up: 

Jenn had read it first, and said it seemed like something I would like. Hannah Jayne is an author who I'm always interested in too.

What did I like about the cover: 

It has beautiful colors. I like the contrast of the black clothing with the blues and purples. It also looks like glass shattering. Which I don't think has much to do with the book, but it's pretty.

What made me read this book: 

It sounded like a classic slasher movie. And those just so happen to be my favorite.

What did I like the most: 

This was a really good book. It wasn't the best thing I've ever read, but it's well written and has a unique story.

Copycat is about a girl who is obsessed with this YA murder mystery series. She runs a very popular blog based on this mystery series. When the author of said book series suddenly emails her asking for help with the launch of his next book, of course she says yes.

But then the murders start, right at the same time she gets an excerpt from the author from his next book. And they just so happen to match the excerpt. 

This book is a constant go go go and I think that's what I like about it so much, and what I like about slasher movies. 

The characters are okay. The MC is kinda dumb, and there's not really any good supporting characters. More on that in a bit.

But for the most part it's still pretty good.

What didn't I like: 

Like I said, there isn't really any good supporting characters. Her best friend doesn't believe anything she's saying, and she's always picking on her about how obsessed she is with the series. She just didn't seem like a good best friend. 

I also had the who dunnit figured out very quickly. So that was a bit disappointing. 

Would I read the rest of the series/more from this author?
Absolutely.

This is was a very fast paced book that was a quick read. 

“So you think some obsessed superfan thought it would be some sort of homage to kill Lydia Gap Lake–style?”
Addie pinched her lip. “It’s a theory.”
“Addie, hon, I hate to break it to you, but the only Gap Lake superfan in town is you.”

Hannah is the author of the UNDERWORLD DETECTION AGENCY CHRONICLES from Kensington books and the upcoming young adult thrillers TRULY, MADLY, DEADLY and SEE JANE RUN available from Sourcebooks, Inc. When she's not battling the demons of the Underworld or tackling a murderer at Hawthorne High, Jayne kicks her feet up in her San Francisco bay area home and attempts to share couch space with two enormous cats.

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