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The Spite Game Kindle Edition

by Anna Snoekstra (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 112 ratings
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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.
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  1. Print length
    311 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    MIRA
  4. Publication date
    October 30, 2018
  5. File size
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Fast-paced, exciting...A sinister revenge fantasy laced with jaw-droppingly creepy moments.

-- "Booklist"

Snoekstra writes an original tale that is mysterious and dark but also touching and true.

-- "Janelle Brown, New York Times bestselling author, on Little Secrets"

About the Author

Anna Snoekstra, born in Canberra, Australia, is the author of four novels. She studied creative writing and cinema at Melbourne University, followed by screenwriting at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. She has made short films and music videos that have been screened internationally and worked as an arts reviewer for the Melbourne Review.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07811H62X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MIRA; Original edition (October 30, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 311 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 112 ratings

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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.

Her debut novel ONLY DAUGHTER has been released in twenty countries and a feature film adaptation is currently in development with Universal Pictures. Her second novel LITTLE SECRETS will be released in late October 2017.

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  • Emily Pettitt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Don’t go to parties with these girls !!!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2018
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    Love the book , very mean crowd of people who basically ruined this girls lfe. Is payback worth it? The ending was quite good .
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars READ THIS
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2018
    Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this early in exchange for an honest review. I really liked this book. The telling of the story took a little bit to get used to going back and forth past and present trying to decipher between what was going on but once I got past that I really enjoyed it.I like the fact that Evan and her got to know each other and in the end he helped save her from doing something she shouldn't have done and I like the fact that Bea knew what was going on but she never said anything in the end especially the cop telling her what she did. She gave her absolucion and told her not to worry about it basically it was kind of like mean girls coming to an end they all deserved everything they got in the end it was just a game to them except for Ava she took it to heart. Read this book!
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  • Elite Reader
    3.0 out of 5 stars A Study in Self-Loathing
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019
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    Spite Game is a psychological novel about how the desire for revenge can destroy a person. Ava, the main character, is hellbent on evening the score with the three mean girls who bullied her in high school, and this obsession ruins her life.

    What Ava doesn’t realize is she had a lot of issues before the bullying started. The fact that she dumps her old friends without a word as soon as the ‘mean’ girls take notice of her is telling. It’s hard to have much sympathy though for someone so desperate to hang out with the ‘cool’ kids.’ I would have liked her to be more well-rounded, because she had no other goals or dreams, apart from ‘fitting in’ with one group. I never really understood why she was like this. More backstory about her childhood would have given her character substance.

    What adds some interest is the relationship between Ava and Mel. It’s clear Mel is physically attracted to Ava, but she is in denial about this part of herself, and that’s why she treats her so badly. In rejecting Ava and humiliating her, Mel is trying to reject this aspect of herself. She’s a classic bully who preys on others to hide her own weakness and vulnerability. Even as an adult Ava lacks the insight to recognize this, which is why she is still compelled to ask Mel why she turned on her so cruelly when they meet a decade later.

    The bizarre love/hate relationship between her and Mel answers some deep need in Ava because it taps into her own confusion about her sexuality and feeds her self-loathing. This is the only explanation for why she keeps going back for more. To cope with the pain, she tries to convince herself she really is psychotic, and she acts like a deranged stalker much of the time, but in some dim part of her brain she realizes how futile her behavior is. This makes her bearable for the reader.

    The tension was great, but there were several things I thought could have been improved. Ava spends way too much time lurking around at windows, listening to conversations. It’s implausible that no one would notice her or that she’d be able to pick up so much this way. With technology becoming more intrusive, I thought there were far more interesting ways she could have spied on her enemies.

    The gift of wealth that is bestowed on her towards the end just didn’t sit well with me. I would have preferred to see her find success on her own terms. I get that she was trying to repair herself by repairing the estate, but it seemed a bit too convenient. Finally, the coincidence at the end in the interview room didn’t thrill me. Mel’s sudden return to Ava’s life after years of silence and the violent denouement felt too abrupt.

    I liked the fact that it wasn't written sequentially. It was enjoyable putting all the pieces together. Overall a compelling read and one I would recommend.
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  • Bill Kupersmith
    4.0 out of 5 stars Best served cold could be an alternative title.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2018
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    Rather a messy plot and more characters than we could find a good use for, but a superb depiction of the erotics of school bullying and revenge.
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  • KH
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars - Creepy, odd yet addictive read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
    Ava was terribly bullied in high school by three girls she idolized: Melissa, Cass, Saanvi. One particular incident so traumatized her that she cannot move on and years later, she finds herself unable to get past it. So she watches her former classmates--online and in real life--and she plots. If she can just find a way to get even, Ava thinks, then she can move on with her own life. But Ava's stalking threatens to overtake her life and perhaps her sanity. She finds herself in a police station, waiting to tell her story to a detective. What has Ava done?

    "The bad thing inside of me took root there. Like mold, it grew in that hot moist place. You won't want to hear any of this. My story. I know that. But if you want me to confess, then you'll have to listen."

    This one reminded me of a lesser version of Roz Nay's Our Little Secret, where so much of the tale is our main character telling her woes and recapping her life while in a police station. I didn't love Ava or hate her: I often felt sorry for her. Her inability to move past high school basically crippled her entire life, and her revenge mission is all she has.

    This was a weird book. It switches in time frequently, going between whatever the present moment is and then Ava remembering moments in high school. I found the timeframe to be confusing at times. Ava's singular focus on her former classmates--and getting even--could be frustrating at moments, yet the book was also oddly compelling and somewhat addictive. It certainly did a good job at capturing the meanness of high school girls. What a terrible time that is.

    "I was so naive, so ready to give those girls everything: my loyalty, my trust, my devoted friendship. I was ready to spill every secret I ever had, to follow them to the ends of the earth. I guess the last bit turned out to be true, in some ways."

    It was a creepy read sometimes. I guessed the ending a bit early, but that didn't really make it any less enjoyable. Overall, I found this one a little odd and a little off-putting. It was a strange read, with a pointed focus on its main character (and her own mission). Still, it was rather readable. 3.5 stars.

    I received a copy of this novel from the publisher and Netgalley in return for an unbiased review.
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  • Irene Stephen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Be prepared for spite
    Reviewed in Australia on January 1, 2019
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    It was shocking on lots of levels the manner in which kids treat each other & how minds are forever changed by bullying
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  • Liddy
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you liked Only Daughter you are sure to like this one!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2019
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    Really enjoy the way Snoekstra develops her characters. These people are real. Their pain.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2019
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    No real surprise in the end but good short story!
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