The news is out! YOU CAN TRUST ME, a bold feminist YA thriller for ages 13+, will publish on 7 April 2022 (Scholastic). I’ve been sitting on this news since January so I am beyond excited to finally share – can’t wait for you all to meet Alana and co and feel the rage!
Here’s the book’s blurb:
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder meets I May Destroy You, this dark YA thriller will have your heart in your mouth from the very first page! Tragedy hits a teenage New Year’s party . . .
When Alana’s best friend is found drowned in a pool, the forensic reports discover date-rape drug GHB in her blood. GHB from a drink Alana knows was meant for her. Despite the swirling rumours, the suspected group of boys seem untouchable. To investigate, Alana allows herself to be pulled into their glittering orbit. But among shifting alliances, changing alibis and buried secrets, can she pinpoint which of the boys is responsible before she becomes their next target?
- Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Karen McManus and Chelsea Pitcher.
- A bold feminist read with a pacy thriller plot that YA fans will love.
- Carnegie-nominated author Gina Blaxill looks head on at privilege, bias and sexual assault in a way that will resonate with Young Adults today.
You can pre-order today: