Friends Like These
Friends Like These by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, published by Random House Children’s Books on September 26, 2023, is a young adult thriller that delves into the complexities of friendship and the consequences of choices. This 384-page novel unfolds in a small California beach town where a seemingly innocent end-of-summer party spirals into chaos after a girl goes missing and a body is discovered. The narrative centers on Jessica and Jake, whose relationship is tested as dark secrets emerge and everyone becomes a suspect.
Readers will encounter a gripping tale filled with suspense, exploring themes of social dynamics, emotions, and the impact of substance abuse. As the story progresses, the tension escalates with each revelation, leading to a series of explosive twists that challenge the characters’ loyalties and moral boundaries. Alvarez’s writing captures the intricacies of teenage life, making this edition a compelling exploration of trust and betrayal among friends.
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A razor-sharp thriller packed with dark secrets and explosive twists, it “raises the stakes at every turn (Kirkus) and is “full of atmospheric thrills” (Paste).
When a girl goes missing and a body is found, everyone is a suspect.
“Sharp, atmospheric, and wildly fast-paced”—Jessica Goodman, New York Times bestselling author of They’ll Never Catch Us
“Intoxicating and propulsive; an emotional rollercoaster that doesn’t let up until the final, brutal twist.”—Alexa Donne, author of The Ivies
Mistake number one . . .
Fun-loving Jake tells his girlfriend, Jessica, that they have to go to Tegan’s end-of-summer party in their tiny California beach town. Jessica doesn’t like parties, and she doesn’t like Tegan, who has an obvious, obsessive crush on Jake. But she agrees to go, to make Jake happy.
Mistake number two . . .
Something awful happens at the party. Something so embarrassing that Jessica doesn’t know if she can ever get over it—and Jake will do whatever it takes to earn her forgiveness. And now a girl is missing. Everyone is a suspect. And Jake seems to have a lot to hide. . . .
When a body is discovered at the beach, friends start turning on friends, and lies start piling upon lies. What happened could destroy their lives. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer? Mistake number three . . .
“This tangled story about terrible choices, mistaken assumptions, and the all-to-thin line between friends and enemies expertly cranks up the tension chapter-by-chapter until it leaves you dangling on the edge of a cliff and desperate for answers.”—Ginny Myers Sain, author of Dark and Shallow Lies
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