Vicious Little Darlings cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 3.9
Points 11.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 80464
Points per Word 0.000137
Page Count 310
Points per Page 0.035484

Description

Sarah, a jaded 17-year-old from a broken home, attends an all-women's college, where she befriends mysterious students and learns a shocking secret that could lead to murder. The plot contains profanity, sexual situations and violence.

Quick Summary

Sarah's journey from a broken home to an all-women's college pulls you into a world where the campus feels both cozy and dangerously mysterious, and the friendships she forms are anything but ordinary. The novel mixes sharp humor, raw emotion, and a few genuinely creepy moments as Sarah and her new friends uncover a secret that could spiral into murder, keeping you on edge without ever feeling gratuitously gory. It resonates with anyone who loves dark academia vibes especially fans of books like The Secret History or If We Were Villains while still being accessible for high-school readers with a reading level around 3.9. Parents should know the book contains strong language, some sexual situations, and violent scenes, but the story also tackles real issues like trauma, loyalty, and finding your own identity. Whether you're a teen who enjoys a good thriller or a reader who likes a hint of danger in a college setting, this one's a quick, punchy page-turner that sticks with you.