They Wish They Were Us
Jessica Goodman
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
"Gossip Girl but make it a juicy murder mystery." –E! Online
A taut murder mystery set against the backdrop of an elite prep school with an exclusive secret society, from New York Times bestselling author of The Counselors.
Three years ago, Jill's best friend, the brilliant, dazzling Shaila Arnold, was murdered by her boyfriend.
Graham confessed; the case was closed.
Until senior year begins, when a bone chilling text rips Jill’s world apart.
Graham didn’t kill Shaila.
He’s INNOCENT.
"They Wish They Were Us smartly explores the complexities of friendship, the secrets and lies buried under the picturesque façade, and the ultimate cost of perfection.”–Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls
A taut murder mystery set against the backdrop of an elite prep school with an exclusive secret society, from New York Times bestselling author of The Counselors.
Three years ago, Jill's best friend, the brilliant, dazzling Shaila Arnold, was murdered by her boyfriend.
Graham confessed; the case was closed.
Until senior year begins, when a bone chilling text rips Jill’s world apart.
Graham didn’t kill Shaila.
He’s INNOCENT.
"They Wish They Were Us smartly explores the complexities of friendship, the secrets and lies buried under the picturesque façade, and the ultimate cost of perfection.”–Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls
Product Details
| Publisher | Razorbill |
| Publish Date | June 29, 2021 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780593114315 |
| Dimensions | 8.3 X 5.5 X 0.9 inches | 0.7 pounds |
About the Author
Jessica Goodman is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Meadowbrook Murders, The Counselors, The Legacies, They’ll Never Catch Us, and They Wish They Were Us. She is the former op-ed editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. Her work has also been published in Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, The Cut, and Glamour.
Follow Jessica on Instagram @jessicagoodman.
Follow Jessica on Instagram @jessicagoodman.
Reviews
“Seductive and slick, They Wish They Were Us is a searing novel about power, privilege, and the dangerous pursuit of perfection. You’ll remember the girls of Gold Coast Prep Long after the last page.”—Jessica Knoll, New York Times bestselling author of The Luckiest Girl Alive and The Favorite Sister
“Fast-paced and completely consuming—I was swept into this riveting mystery from beginning to end. They Wish They Were Us smartly explores the complexities of friendship, the secrets and lies buried under the picturesque façade, and the ultimate cost of perfection.”—Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls, The Perfect Stranger, and The Last Guest House
“[A]n engrossing story of evil, upscale Long Island teens.”—Variety
“The chilling murder mystery is an irresistible hook, but it’s the careful building of each character’s fraught, internal conflicts that really digs in, elevating the work from a high society whodunit to a knowing mission to not just uncover one’s own identity, but to build it.”—
Esquire, Best Books of 2020
“A pristine infusion of Gossip Girl and Netflix's Elite, this prep-school thriller has it all: plaid skirts, secret societies, and a gripping murder mystery, but paired with an adept critique of the powers and privileges that goeth before the fall.”—Elle
“Jessica Goodman's thrilling debut is a modern-day Gossip Girl—but darker.”—Marie Claire,
“One of this summer’s buzziest reads.”—Entertainment Weekly
“Jessica Goodman’s debut mystery is a true page-turner, but it’s her exploration of Gold Coast's high-achieving, socioeconomically stratified culture that sets They Wish They Were Us apart on the shelf.”—BookPage
“Goodman deftly explores the complex nature of friendship, privilege, grief, and the often crushing expectations placed on teens, all of which dovetails neatly with a twisty murder mystery….A sophisticated and suspenseful debut.”—Kirkus Reviews
“This debut murder mystery is filled with twists and turns that will keep its pages turning.”—Booklist
"A whip-smart mystery with a pitch-perfect voice."—Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders, Little Monsters and The Darkest Corners
"A juicy, fast-paced, addictive tale that's more than a mystery—it's a timely exploration of ambition, loyalty, and how far we'll go to belong. I couldn't put it down."—Andrea Bartz, author of The Lost Night
“Fast-paced and completely consuming—I was swept into this riveting mystery from beginning to end. They Wish They Were Us smartly explores the complexities of friendship, the secrets and lies buried under the picturesque façade, and the ultimate cost of perfection.”—Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls, The Perfect Stranger, and The Last Guest House
“[A]n engrossing story of evil, upscale Long Island teens.”—Variety
“The chilling murder mystery is an irresistible hook, but it’s the careful building of each character’s fraught, internal conflicts that really digs in, elevating the work from a high society whodunit to a knowing mission to not just uncover one’s own identity, but to build it.”—
Esquire, Best Books of 2020
“A pristine infusion of Gossip Girl and Netflix's Elite, this prep-school thriller has it all: plaid skirts, secret societies, and a gripping murder mystery, but paired with an adept critique of the powers and privileges that goeth before the fall.”—Elle
“Jessica Goodman's thrilling debut is a modern-day Gossip Girl—but darker.”—Marie Claire,
“One of this summer’s buzziest reads.”—Entertainment Weekly
“Jessica Goodman’s debut mystery is a true page-turner, but it’s her exploration of Gold Coast's high-achieving, socioeconomically stratified culture that sets They Wish They Were Us apart on the shelf.”—BookPage
“Goodman deftly explores the complex nature of friendship, privilege, grief, and the often crushing expectations placed on teens, all of which dovetails neatly with a twisty murder mystery….A sophisticated and suspenseful debut.”—Kirkus Reviews
“This debut murder mystery is filled with twists and turns that will keep its pages turning.”—Booklist
"A whip-smart mystery with a pitch-perfect voice."—Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders, Little Monsters and The Darkest Corners
"A juicy, fast-paced, addictive tale that's more than a mystery—it's a timely exploration of ambition, loyalty, and how far we'll go to belong. I couldn't put it down."—Andrea Bartz, author of The Lost Night
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