The Spite Game

Anna Snoekstra

Oct 2018 · MIRA

About this ebook

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 slipup and Ava realizes the truth: Mel knows she’s being watched, and she’s ready to play Ava’s games to the bitter end.

Ratings and reviews

4 Thriller Stars Review by Lisa Late Night Reviewer Up All Night With Books Blog If you’re looking for a psychological thriller with a edge to it, then The Spite Game by Ann Snoekstra is for you. This is not your average thriller/mystery, it is one that will take you on a journey from the beginning to the end and everything it encompasses in between. The slow build up and the way the story unfolds makes this story absolutely gripping. As the intensity of the story unfolds, you find yourself gripping your book/ereader. It is just that good! The layout of the story from past to present is perfectly done and it’s what makes the writing so good. Mean girls, everyone experiences them in life, but for some, the mean girls can take it to a whole new level. Ava is at the focal point of three mean girls, Saanvi, Cass and Mel. These girls are ruthless, popular and out of control. Ava can't move on until justice is served, cold. After years of "watching" the mean girls, she starts her plotting and downfall of Saanvi, Cass and Mel. But sometimes plans don't go as planned and the games begin. I liked the pace of this book, it moved steadily along and it didn't dig into the "situations" deeply. The author kept it more to the "spite" situation rather than the emotional aspect.

About the author

Anna Snoekstra was born in Canberra, Australia in 1988. She studied Creative Writing and Cinema at The University of Melbourne, followed by Screenwriting at RMIT University.She currently lives in Melbourne with her husband and tabby cat.