The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove by Lauren Kate
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
"Spoilt little rich girl" is the thought that comes to mind in the first few chapters of The Betrayal' but it doesn't take long to start relating to poor Natalie Hargrove and understanding the world from her point of view. The world is out to get her.
There are various points in the narrative that hint slightly towards something supernatural, this coupled with the overall dark theme help save the story from the cliché teeny-bopper genre. The "girl from the wrong side of the tracks now living with the upper class" theme is an important part of the back story but mercifully this reminder of The O.C. really only serves as a back drop to an otherwise respectfully dark insight to the human mind and how heavily certain priorities can influence decision making and where it can all can lead.
Although I could (kind of) see where it was heading the ending left me stunned, thinking of events in the plot where there could be so much more told, and ultimately wanting a sequel.
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