Those Girls by Chevy Stevens is about the Campbell sisters (Jess, Courtney, and Dani), who are often left alone for weeks at a time in the rented house they share on a remote ranch in Western Canada. Struggling financially and falling behind on rent, the girls help the ranch owner with odd jobs to earn extra money.
When their abusive father suddenly returns home one night, chaos erupts, forcing the sisters to flee and go on the run.
Their escape takes a terrifying turn when their pickup truck breaks down in a small town, and an encounter with dangerous strangers plunges them into a nightmare beyond anything they could have imagined. What follows is a harrowing journey of survival, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between sisters.
Last week, I rushed to the library on my lunch break to pick up a book for one of the book clubs I belong to. While searching the shelves, I stumbled across Those Girls by Chevy Stevens. After reading the synopsis, I felt instantly intrigued, and on a whim, I decided to check it out.
I am so glad I did.
From the very first pages, Those Girls pulled me in completely. The writing was so gripping and immersive that I found it nearly impossible to put the book down. I devoured most of it in a single day, staying up far too late because I simply had to know what would happen next.
Even though I was exhausted at work the following day, I had absolutely no regrets. This is the kind of book that demands your attention and refuses to let go.
Although Those Girls is marketed as a thriller, I would personally classify it closer to the horror genre. The first half of the novel depicts truly horrific events that the three main characters endure, making the story emotionally intense and deeply unsettling at times. The subject matter is heavy and mature, and it is definitely not suitable for tweens or younger teens, as it deals with themes of abuse and sexual violence.
From the beginning, I found myself completely invested in the Campbell sisters, Jess, Courtney, and Dani. I rooted for them, worried about them, and felt my heart break alongside theirs. Chevy Stevens did an exceptional job developing these characters, making their emotions, fears, and resilience feel painfully real. While the antagonists were not as deeply developed as the protagonists, it didn’t detract from the story. If anything, their cruelty made them even easier to despise.
The pacing of the novel is another standout element. The first half of the story is told from Jess’s perspective in 1997, while the second half shifts to Skylar’s point of view in 2015. This dual timeline structure adds depth, suspense, and emotional weight to the narrative, keeping the story engaging from start to finish. Chevy Stevens’s writing is vivid, believable, and haunting, leaving me in a lingering emotional funk, yet somehow in the best way possible.
Overall, Those Girls by Chevy Stevens is a powerful, disturbing, and unforgettable read. If you enjoy dark thrillers with strong character development and emotional intensity, this book is absolutely worth picking up. I highly recommend it and give it 4 out of 5 stars.
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