The world thinks that Mia and Brynn killed their best friend Summer Marks in the woods when they were only 13 years old. They are the child killers who became obsessed with a book called The Way into Lovelorn. Their obsession with the magical world depict in the book is what lead to Summer’s death, or so said the people of their town. They were not charged because there was no proof but the townspeople believed they were guilty. 5 years later they are both dealing with the trauma of that day and no longer speak to each other but that changes when a clue is found and brings back the mystery. Mia and Brynn must work together and confront the past and some painful memories in order to survive the present. A thriller with a twist, Broken Things by Lauren Oliver is an unforgettable read.