
This thrilling young adult novel, a follow-up to 'The Girls I've Been,' plunges readers into a high-stakes survival story. Nora O'Malley, whose murderous stepdad is now free, embarks on a backpacking trip that quickly devolves into a desperate fight for survival when her friend is mistaken for her and taken hostage. Set in a remote forest, the story features four teens against three henchmen and a very dangerous man, forcing them to confront lies, secrets, and their own limits. It's a fast-paced, intense read for ages 12-18, exploring themes of bravery, loyalty, and the complex nature of trust.
Four teens. Three henchmen. Two thousand acres of remote forest. One very bad man. And a whole lot of new secrets to unearth. The unmissable, thrilling follow-up to The Girls I've Been (soon to be a Netflix film). High school is over, but Nora O'Malley's life isn't, which is weird now that her murderous stepdad Raymond is free. Determined to enjoy summer before her (possibly) imminent demise, Nora plans a ten day backpacking trip with Iris and Wes. Her plans hit a snag when Wes's girlfriend tags along. Amanda is nice, so it's not a huge issue--until she gets taken. Or rather, mistaken...for Nora. All because of a borrowed flannel. Now Raymond has a hostage. Nora has no leverage. Iris has a spear and Wes is building boobytraps. It'll take all of their skills to make it out of the forest alive. There are three problems: Someone is lying. Someone is keeping secrets. And someone has to die.