Gayle answers “So, if she did it, then she WAS the "guy"...”

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So, if she did it, then she WAS the "guy" in disguise on the bus? It was kind of a disappointing ending for me. The author did a really good job in court showing how she didn't do it - that by the time it came around to the ending it seemed so unbelievable.

Gayle I think the book tried to make two things very clear during the court case:
1. Kya's lawyer was simply very skilled and better than Chase's lawyer, end…moreI think the book tried to make two things very clear during the court case:
1. Kya's lawyer was simply very skilled and better than Chase's lawyer, end of story.
2. Kya COULD have done it--explanations are found for every step of her plan--but in a case as serious as a first degree murder, the mere possibility isn't enough. There had to be evidence and Kya left none.(less)

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