Three teens investigate a murder—while each tries to hide their own complicated history with the dead girl—in this thought-provoking novel from award-winning author Pamela N. Harris. Perfect for fans of Karen M. McManus and Tiffany D. Jackson!
Hope Jackson is dead. Everyone is convinced she took her own life, but Liv, one of Hope’s best friends, isn’t so sure. Hope’s boyfriend, Brendan, was always jealous and possessive, and his alibi doesn’t really check out. But in the town’s eyes, Hope was just some nobody who was going to drag down golden boy Brendan.
So with the help of Hope’s other two best friends, Kizzie and Sherie, Liv is determined to bring Brendan’s actions to light. Together, they vow to make him pay.
But as their plans keep escalating, Liv begins to have second thoughts—especially as she’s realizing that Brendan may not be the only one with the motive or opportunity to kill Hope. Is Liv really getting justice for Hope, or is she just helping one of Hope’s so-called friends cover up their lies?
- Friendship and Betrayal: Liv, Kizzie, and Sherie were once Hope’s best friends. Now, one of them might be her killer, and Liv is determined to find out which one.
- Unreliable Narrators: Everyone has a secret about the night Hope died. As Liv digs deeper, she realizes the people she trusts most might be the ones with the most to hide.
- Mental Health Representation: This gripping story tackles the complexities of grief and anxiety, exploring how trauma can shape—and break—the bonds of friendship.
- A Deadly High School Drama: Set against a backdrop of bonfires, basketball games, and hallway gossip, this page-turner proves that the deadliest secrets are the ones kept between classmates.