They Wish They Were Us
They Wish They Were Us
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Long Island, New York • Contemporary
2020
14-18 years
HL710L
Super Short Summary
They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman follows high school student Jill as she navigates her elite prep school's secret society, dealing with the aftermath of her best friend's death. The story explores themes of privilege, loyalty, and the pressure to fit in.
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Review Roundup
Jessica Goodman's They Wish They Were Us is a thrilling YA mystery that captures high school dynamics with engaging suspense. The well-paced plot keeps readers hooked, though some may find character development lacking. Fans of dark academia and intrigue will appreciate the vivid setting and twisty narrative, despite occasional predictability.
Who Should Read They Wish They Were Us?
Readers who enjoy They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman are typically teens and young adults who appreciate twisty murder mysteries set within an elite high school setting. Fans of Karen McManus’s One of Us Is Lying and E. Lockhart’s We Were Liars will find the suspenseful and secretive plot particularly engaging.
37,876 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Long Island, New York • Contemporary
2020
14-18 years
HL710L
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