Dead End Girls
Dead End Girls by Wendy Heard, published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on May 16, 2023, is a contemporary thriller that follows two teens as they navigate the complexities of identity and freedom. In this 352-page novel, Maude plans to fake her own death to escape her troubled family life, but her scheme takes an unexpected turn when her step-cousin Frankie discovers her intentions and decides to join her. Together, they embark on a risky journey toward a new life, confronting the challenges that come with their choices.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that delves into themes of love, adventure, and the struggles of being a runaway. The story explores the nuances of friendship and the desire for liberation, all while maintaining a suspenseful atmosphere. With elements of LGBTQ representation and social themes, Dead End Girls offers a thought-provoking experience for young adult fiction enthusiasts. This edition is presented in English and is designed to engage readers with its thrilling plot and relatable characters.
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“A clever page-turner that I couldn’t put down.” –Natasha Preston, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Determined to escape menacing families, two desperate teens fake their own deaths in this queer contemporary thriller perfect for fans of Karen McManus and The White Lotus.
In one week Maude will be dead. At least, that’s what she wants everyone to think. After years of research, Maude has decided to fake her own death. She’s figured out the how, the when, the where, and who will help her unsuspectingly. The why is complex: revenge, partly. Her terrible parents deserve this. But there’s also ‘l’appel du vide,’ the call of the void, that beckons her toward a new life where she will be tied to no one, free and adrift. Then Frankie, a step-cousin she barely knows, figures out what she’s plotting, and the plan seems like it’s ruined. Except Frankie doesn’t want to rat her out–Frankie wants in. The girls vault into the unknown, risking everything for a new and limitless life. But there are some things you can never run away from. What if the poison is not in the soil, but in the roots? This pulse-pounding thriller offers a nuanced exploration of identity, freedom, and falling in love while your world falls apart.
Dead End Girls is perfect for fans of:
- Riverdale
- Do Revenge
- They Wish They Were Us and One of Us Is Lying
- Murder mystery books for teens
- Teen thrillers
- Young adult suspense
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