The Good Girls: The Perfectionists, Book 2

Parents need to know The Good Girls is the second book in a series by Sara Shepard (Pretty Little Liars) is about a group of very different girls suspected of committing murder. There are, in fact, several murders and attempted murders in the book, though none is described in that much detail. Also, a boy beat up another kid after he raped a girl, a character is scarred after being beaten by her dad, and another girl is getting over her brother’s suicide. Characters kiss -- there's one steamy make out scene in a store's dressing room. A teacher has sexual relationships with students. There are rumors that a girl trades sex for grades. There's some strong language (including "a--hole," "bitch," "slut," "s--t"), some drinking and talk about the drug OxyCotin. The protagonists play a role in the murders, but there's a positive message here about "never saying anything" that you might live to regret. The novel may appeal to reluctant readers who like the fast pace and constant dramatic tension.