The Perfect Ruin by Shanora Williams

 

Ivy's life changed forever the night of the accident.  Both of her parents were killed in a car accident and the police don't seem to be that interested in investigating it.  Ivy is just a teenager and grows up without her parents' love and guidance.  She has a psychologist she goes to but that's not really a substitute.

When Ivy is in her twenties, her doctor gives her additional information about the accident.  The woman who was driving the other car and caused the accident was Lola Maxwell.  Everyone knows who Lola is.  She is super rich and a trend setter with fashion stores and tons of money.  She lives in a massive estate in Miami with her plastic surgeon husband, Cory and is featured in magazines and television shows.  She has a charity to support mothers.

Ivy is determined to pay back Lola for ruining her life.  She starts by moving to Miami.  Her next step is to have plastic surgery with Cory as her doctor.  Then Ivy finds a way to get next to Lola by volunteering at the charity.  Soon she is best friends with Lola and living the good life herself.  She replaces Lola's former best friend, Kiki.  Everything is going great.  The only person who suspects anything is the housekeeper, Georgia.  Will Ivy go through with her plan to ruin Lola's golden life?

This novel received lots of positive press from places like Book Riot, Publishers Marketplace and Bookbub.  There are plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader's attention and their loyalty will switch from one participant to another as situations change.  Ivy thinks she is ready to ruin Lola but will she end up as the ruined one instead?  This fast-paced novel is recommended for mystery readers.