Run Away With Me
Run Away With Me by J. L. Simmonds, published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR) on October 14, 2025, is a contemporary coming-of-age story that follows two teenage runaways on a transformative journey across America. The narrative centers on Jessie ‘Mouse’ Swift, who, after a traumatic incident involving her abusive stepfather, seizes the opportunity to escape Seattle with Brooke Summer, a girl from school who drives a vintage red Mustang. As they navigate the challenges of their flight, the story unfolds against a backdrop of high stakes and personal revelations.
Readers will find a blend of romance and suspense as Jessie and Brooke confront their pasts and the dangers that pursue them. The evolving relationship between the two girls adds depth to their adventure, highlighting themes of love and self-discovery. With a page count of 352, this edition is presented in English and captures the essence of youth, freedom, and the complexities of growing up in a contemporary setting.
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Two teenage runaways. One vintage Mustang. A life-changing race across America. So strap in, because this is going to be one hell of a ride.
“Simmering romance . . . revelations and a plot riddled with high stakes.” —Publishers Weekly
Jessie ‘Mouse’ Swift needs to get out of Seattle and fast. A few days ago she admitted to wanting her abusive stepfather dead, only to come home and find his murdered body. So when a girl from school offers Jessie a ride in her vintage red Mustang, they embark on an unexpected road trip across America.
Brooke Summer is everything Jessie isn’t: popular, confident, wealthy and heart-stoppingly beautiful, and Jessie has been in love with her from afar for years. But Brooke is hiding her own secrets . . .
With the cops and other sinister figures on their tail, how long can Jessie and Brooke stay on the run before they’re caught? And as their friendship blossoms into something more, can they find a future worth running to together?
A coming-of-age thriller-romance, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Casey McQuiston.
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