With Friends Like These by Alissa Lee drops you into the messy world of five college friends whose shared Ivy League past still defines them far more than it should. I went in expecting a “rich people behaving badly” romp, but what I got was a quieter, more insular look at how entitlement, ego, and old rivalries mixed with a past trauma curdle when a game goes too far.
The writing is polished and thoughtful. I found it occasionally a bit pretentious at times. The pace was a bit slow for me, but other readers will love the slow burning tension. The story would’ve moved faster with less internal monologue from the main character. But if you love messy friendship drama, simmering tension, and long-buried secrets resurfacing at the worst possible moment, this one will scratch that itch. Joy Osmanski’s narration really shines, adding an edge the story needs.
Big thanks to Simon Audio for the complimentary audiobook. With Friends Like These is available now. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Happy Thriller Thursday book friends! QOTD: What’s your favorite book about messy friendships?
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About the Author
Alissa Lee is a writer and lawyer. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, she grew up in New Jersey and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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