Dead End Girls
“Dead End Girls” by Wendy Heard, published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2022, is a young adult thriller that follows two teens as they navigate a dangerous plan to escape their troubled lives. With 336 pages, this edition presents a gripping narrative where Maude, determined to fake her own death, enlists the help of her step-cousin Frankie. Together, they embark on a journey filled with risk and the desire for freedom, exploring themes of identity and the complexities of their relationships.
Readers will find a nuanced exploration of love, adventure, and the challenges of running away from one’s past. The story delves into the motivations behind their drastic actions and the consequences that follow, all while maintaining a pulse-pounding pace. This contemporary thriller addresses social themes and LGBTQ representation, making it a relevant choice for those interested in action, romance, and suspense within young adult fiction.
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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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