Praise for Pretty Dead Queens:
"An intricately plotted whodunit that maintains suspense to the end.” –Kirkus Reviews
"Donne sets up an irresistible premise for mystery lovers, blending toxic family legacies, small-town secrets, and true-crime culture into a twisty tale." -Booklist
"Perfect for...spooky season." -BuzzFeed
"Sharp as a knife and utterly savage, Pretty Dead Queens has an ending that will shock even the most astute mystery buffs." –Jessica Goodman, New York Times bestselling author of They’ll Never Catch Us
"Compulsively readable and methodically plotted, Pretty Dead Queens is smart, twisted, and cozy—everything I love in a mystery." –J.Elle, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Ebony
"Twisty, imaginative, and highly addictive, Pretty Dead Queens is Alexa Donne at her devious best. Packed with small-town secrets, family mysteries, and intrigue: be prepared to stay up well past your bedtime." –Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of All Eyes On Her and The Girls Are All So Nice Here
"Pretty Dead Queens crackles with wit, romance, and atmosphere! Set in a small town full of big lies and unsolved murders, this fast-paced whodunnit will keep you guessing as Cecelia, a whip-smart teen turned amateur investigator, risks everything to stop the killer and bring justice to the victims. A thriller to die for!" –Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Lies Like Wildfire and Friends Like These
"A brain-bending, twisty tale in a picturesque, coastal town bursting with secrets, lies, and ultimate betrayals. The perfect blend of Hitchcock, Agatha Christie, and Jessica Fletcher—all brought to life with the deftness of Donne’s razor-sharp insight into the dark side of human nature." –Jennieke Cohen, author of My Fine Fellow and Dangerous Alliance
"Donne has written a wicked, twisted high school horror-show that will keep you guessing until the very last page." –Brenna Ehrlich, author of Killing Time
"A twisted and deliciously messed-up YA thriller with a dead homecoming queen and a copycat killer that will keep you guessing to the end." --Darby Kane, #1 international bestselling author of Pretty Little Wife