Name: They Wish They Were US
ISBN: 9780593114315

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Why This Clicks

Tense and Twisty

A sharp, moody thriller pick with boarding-school claustrophobia and a mean streak.

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boarding-school tension
edgy, immersive pacing

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YA crime-thriller energy
psychological suspense with polish

Book Details

Authors: Jessica Goodman
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: June 29, 2021
Format: Paperback
Theme: Boarding School YA · YA Psychological Thrillers
Reading lane: Boarding School YA

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Publisher Categories

Friendship for Teens
Peer Pressure for Teens
Thrillers & Suspense

About This Book

" Gossip Girl but make it a juicy murder mystery." – E! Online A taut murder mystery set against the backdrop of an elite prep school with an exclusive secret society, from New York Times bestselling author of The Counselors . Three years ago, Jill's best friend, the brilliant, dazzling Shaila Arnold, was murdered by her boyfriend. Graham confessed; the case was closed. Until senior year begins, when a bone chilling text rips Jill’s world apart. Graham didn’t kill Shaila. He...

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" Gossip Girl but make it a juicy murder mystery." – E! Online A taut murder mystery set against the backdrop of an elite prep school with an exclusive secret society, from New York Times bestselling author of The Counselors . Three years ago, Jill's best friend, the brilliant, dazzling Shaila Arnold, was murdered by her boyfriend. Graham confessed; the case was closed. Until senior year begins, when a bone chilling text rips Jill’s world apart. Graham didn’t kill Shaila. He’s INNOCENT. "They Wish They Were Us smartly explores the complexities of friendship, the secrets and lies buried under the picturesque façade, and the ultimate cost of perfection.”–Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls