“Savage offers up a mystery wrapped in a psychological breakthrough tied with the bow of lyrical language. A riveting exploration of what it’s like when the enemy is much closer than you suspect. ★”
— Kirkus Reviews, starred, AFTER THE WOODS
“In a testament to Savage’s adept plotting, the unexpected twists toward the end are, in hindsight, masterfully foreshadowed. A remarkable, engrossing debut about what it means to be a survivor and the many ways to take control of your own destiny. ★”
— ALA Booklist, AFTER THE WOODS
“An intense, dark, staggering debut. Full of lovely writing that casts a serious contrast against the dark plot, this thriller will absolutely keep you guessing until the very end.”
— Voya, AFTER THE WOODS
“The subtle thriller will keep readers on the edge until the very last page.”
— Children's Literature
“The girls’ secrets pack a gut punch that lingers. Haunting and mesmerizing. ★”
— Kirkus Reviews, starred, BEAUTIFUL BROKEN GIRLS
“Kim Savage has absolutely knocked it out of the park with this mystery. She manages to put the messiness of humanity and our minds into an intricate story as successfully as Robert Cormier at his best. This novel is impossible to put down and utterly addictive!”
“The pain in Beautiful Broken Girls is simply palpable. If you’re looking for a text example to teach tone, this book fits the bill. If you want to see damaged characters, find Beautiful Broken Girls and be prepared to be wrecked in the most gut wrenching of ways.”
— Mr. Kramer's Book Blog, BEAUTIFUL BROKEN GIRLS
“A haunting tale that reads like a young adult version of Jeffrey Eugenides’s The Virgin Suicides. Give to fans of Jay Asher’s Thirteen Reasons Why.”
— School Library Journal, BEAUTIFUL BROKEN GIRLS
“A dark, enthralling tale of truth, lies, and parallel lives.”
— Kirkus Reviews, IN HER SKIN
“Savage layers charade upon charade as this dark story full of sinister characters—Temple most of all—descends into turmoil and confusion. An ambitious, twisted story of adopted sisters that raises intriguing questions about privilege, poverty, and morality.”
— Publisher's Weekly, IN HER SKIN
“The mystery of Vivi’s disappearance lends a sinister cast to seemingly harmless interactions. Jo may act rock hard, but her vulnerability and longing are what give this thriller its stakes.”
— Booklist, IN HER SKIN
“The mood of this psychological suspense story is appropriately dark and ominous, with a definite gritty edge. Obsessive and haunting.”
— School Library Journal, IN HER SKIN
“Kim Savage has given grifter Jo Chastain the most amazing voice: gritty, razor-sharp, and even bleakly humorous.”
— April Henry, NYT Best Selling Author, The Girl I Used to Be, IN HER SKIN
