The Favorite Girl : A gripping psychological thriller

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars | 14,862 ratings

Price: 5.99

Last update: 01-09-2025


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AN AMAZON TOP 60 BESTSELLING THRILLER NOVEL
#1 BESTSELLING NOVEL IN MULTIPLE CATEGORIES

READERS CALL IT:
"THE MOST ORIGINAL, TERRIFYING PAGE TURNER I'VE READ."
"THIS NOVEL PULLED ME OUT OF A MASSIVE READING SLUMP."
"BE READY TO SLEEP WITH THE LIGHTS ON!"

Every family has secrets—dark ones, twisted ones, ones they hide. The Ivory family is no different. From the outside of their gated estate, one would see a beautiful, wealthy family. But the more perfect they seem, it only shows how many imperfections they are trying to bury. When Demi Rao, a young woman is at her wits’ end and on the run from escaping her captor, she comes across an employment ad from the Ivory family, looking for someone to help maintain their elaborate estate. Although the ad is strange with meticulous directions to wear all-white, no makeup and speak quietly, Demi applies. With no choices, Demi gets and accepts the job and when she does, she quickly realizes she’s not there to clean, she’s there for a purpose. They picked her. They chose her. They’ve always known her. Behind the doors of the pristine estate lies secrets, a lethal human experiment and Demi’s entire life planned out for her.

The Ivory’s have picked a favorite girl.

And it might just be her.

This novel is a dark thriller that has content that may be intense for some. Please check the author's website for warnings and/or message her at @monicaaryaauthor (social media) or [email protected] if you have questions or concerns.

Praise for THE FAVORITE GIRL

"This book is the love child of Gillian Flynn and Karin Slaughter. Pretty Girls and Sharp Objects." - Kori, Thrillbythepage

Top reviews from the United States

  • Jodi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly disgusting. Best read of 2024.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
    The Favorite Girl by Monica Arya stands out as one of the most disturbing yet compelling books I've read this year. It is both deeply unsettling and intensely engaging. These characters belong in a psych hospital.

    The novel delves into the dark and twisted realities of human nature, exploring themes of manipulation, obsession, and the quest for power. The protagonist's journey is a harrowing one, filled with psychological torment and moral ambiguity, which Arya masterfully portrays through her vivid and evocative prose.

    What makes "The Favorite Girl" particularly disturbing is its unflinching portrayal of the depths to which individuals can sink in their pursuit of control and dominance. The characters are complex and multifaceted, each with their own demons and hidden motives, making it difficult to predict their next moves or intentions.

    Despite its disturbing elements, the book is incredibly well-written, with a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Arya's ability to maintain a sense of suspense and tension throughout the narrative is commendable. The story unfolds at a brisk pace, with each chapter revealing new layers of intrigue and horror.
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    Jodi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly disgusting. Best read of 2024.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
    The Favorite Girl by Monica Arya stands out as one of the most disturbing yet compelling books I've read this year. It is both deeply unsettling and intensely engaging. These characters belong in a psych hospital.

    The novel delves into the dark and twisted realities of human nature, exploring themes of manipulation, obsession, and the quest for power. The protagonist's journey is a harrowing one, filled with psychological torment and moral ambiguity, which Arya masterfully portrays through her vivid and evocative prose.

    What makes "The Favorite Girl" particularly disturbing is its unflinching portrayal of the depths to which individuals can sink in their pursuit of control and dominance. The characters are complex and multifaceted, each with their own demons and hidden motives, making it difficult to predict their next moves or intentions.

    Despite its disturbing elements, the book is incredibly well-written, with a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Arya's ability to maintain a sense of suspense and tension throughout the narrative is commendable. The story unfolds at a brisk pace, with each chapter revealing new layers of intrigue and horror.
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  • Stephanie
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars if good reads did halves
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
    The book and the concept were good, but my goodness, the protagonist was insufferable. And i felt like the story was a little predictable.
  • Laurenne
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Feelings
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024
    I appreciate all the twists and turns of this book. Any time it felt like all secrets had been revealed, things got more sick and twisted. This book literally kept me up at night because the things happening are just that sick.

    However, I hated the ending. I know it’s a thriller but I wanted a happy ending. It’s not that it wasn’t happy but it was short. And it felt like the main character was fighting for her life until the very end. The main character suffers an unimaginable amount of pain and can’t trust anyone. It would’ve been nice to see her have her moment. To see her be free and loved the way she deserved to be loved.
  • Tammy
    5.0 out of 5 stars A-maz-ing!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
    Sooo good! I read this in one day. Never expected the ending. TOTALLY blown away!! I can't wait to read more books by Monica Arya.
  • Joy Conroy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Disturbing
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
    Overall this book kept me interested. Not sure what that says about me since it was quite a disturbing book. It just got weirder and weirder and I just couldn't stop until I finished it.
  • Mandy J. Rodrigues
    5.0 out of 5 stars captivating novel
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
    This book kept me wanting more. I finished it in a day and a half. A true captivating novel (no pun intended)!! I can’t wait to read more of her books.
  • mnmloveli
    2.0 out of 5 stars Too sick for me.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
    ‘24 - 2 STARS

    DESCRIPTION : Every family has secrets—dark ones, twisted ones, ones they hide. The Ivory family is no different. From the outside of their gated estate, one would see a beautiful, wealthy family. But the more perfect they seem, it only shows how many imperfections they are trying to bury. When Demi Rao, a young woman is at her wits’ end and on the run from escaping her captor, she comes across an employment ad from the Ivory family, looking for someone to help maintain their elaborate estate. Although the ad is strange with meticulous directions to wear all-white, no makeup and speak quietly, Demi applies. With no choices, Demi gets and accepts the job and when she does, she quickly realizes she’s not there to clean, she’s there for a purpose. They picked her. They chose her. They’ve always known her. Behind the doors of the pristine estate lies secrets, a lethal human experiment and Demi’s entire life planned out for her.

    REVIEW :

    Facebook Group - “Psychological Thriller Readers” had many many recommendations for this. Warnings galore from the author herself. Even with the warnings many said they couldn’t stop reading. Tons of good reviews on Goodreads and Amazon too.

    Earned Double Kindle Rewards for this purchase.

    Suspend all rational thinking RIGHT FROM THE START. It does move along quickly. At 50% wish they covered more about her past before jumping into the main story. The abuse of the trafficked women just got worse and worse. At 65% I was totally disgusted and felt I was wasting my time. Once in awhile, I like a good horror/bloody killer book. This was just sick to me ! I would be scared to try another.
  • AmyLiz
    4.0 out of 5 stars So many twists!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024
    A must read, this book is full of twists and turns. A psychological thriller at its best. Couldn’t put it down!

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