Author: Anna Snoekstra
Publisher: Mira
Date of publication: November 1. 2018
Everyone does bad things when no one is watching
Mercilessly bullied in high school, Ava knows she needs to
put the past behind her and move on, but she can’t—not until she’s exacted
precise, catastrophic revenge on the people who hurt her the most.
First, she watches Saanvi. Flawlessly chic and working hard
at a top architectural firm, Saanvi has it all together on the surface. But
everyone does bad things when they think no one is watching and Ava only wants
what’s fair—to destroy Saanvi’s life the way her own was destroyed.
Next, she watches Cass. She’s there as Cass tries on wedding
dresses, she’s there when Cass picks out a cake, she’s there when Cass betrays
her fiancé. She’s the reason Cass’s entire future comes crashing down.
Finally, Ava watches Mel. Mel was always the ringleader and
if anyone has to pay, it’s her. But one tiny slip-up and Ava realizes the truth:
Mel knows she’s being watched, and she’s ready to play Ava’s games to the
bitter end.
The Spite Game is about Ava who was bullied in high school by three mean girls. Unable to let it go, she sets out to seek revenge on them later in life. I'll be honest, I can't put my finger on what I feel about this book. In a way, I liked it because who doesn't like a good revenge story. The ending did have a ice twist. But on the other hand, I felt kind of unsatisfied by the end. Because, how much did Ava really change?
I struggled to like Ava or feel sorry for her. A lot what happened to her in her life was her own fault. Yes, she was bullied and what happened to her was gross. But once she got out of school, wasn't it time to get over it and move on? I mean we all have hurts from our school days. Yet, she never really did; going so far as to almost lose what was right in front of her. Every time Ava got "revenge", it didn't seem to make her any happier. I think I'll have to put this one out as one to read and judge for yourself. It was compelling enough for me to finish yet it left me a bit unsettled in the end. I'll probably be thinking about this one for a while.
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About Anna Snoekstra
Anna Snoekstra was born
in Canberra, Australia to two civil servants. At the age of seventeen she
decided to avoid a full time job and a steady wage to move to Melbourne and
become a writer. She studied Creative Writing and Cinema at The University of
Melbourne, followed by Screenwriting at RMIT University.
After finishing university, Anna wrote for independent films
and fringe theatre, and directed music videos. During this time, she worked as
a christmas elf, cheesemonger, a waitress, a barista, a nanny, a receptionist,
a cinema attendant and a film reviewer.
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Monday, November 19th: Thoughts
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Friday, November 23rd: Kahakai Kitchen
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