So I didn't know anything about the Manson murders until after reading this, if I had known more, maybe I wouldn't have liked it so much. There was good tension and intrigue, but the best part was getting inside Evie's head, and focusing on girlhood. For better or for worse, this book made me remember what it's like to be a 14 year old girl--especially the scenes where Evie is trying to put herself into the conversation.