This is one of the best YA books I’ve read in recent memory. It’s secretive, spooky, smart, and fun. Davison High and the secret societies were a perfect YA take on dark academia, reminiscent of a younger version of Mona Awad’s Bunny, or Maureen Johnson’s Truly Devious trilogy. Miller’s voice is snarky and fresh, and Kay is a perfect protagonist to dive into the dangerous, mysterious world that Miller creates.
Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls (Deluxe Edition) by Rowana Miller, (List Price: $12.99, Sourcebooks Fire, 9781464227202, October 2025)
Reviewed by Bennett Burns, The Book & Cover LLC in Chattanooga, Tennessee