Underneath Everything

Underneath Everything is a seductive, gorgeously written debut about two girls bound by an obsessive and toxic friendship, perfect for fans of Lauren Oliver and Courtney Summers.

Mattie shouldn't be at the bonfire. She should be finding new maps for her collection, hanging out with Kris, and steering clear of almost everyone else, especially Jolene. After all, Mattie and Kris dropped off the social scene the summer after sophomore year for a reason. But now Mattie is a senior, and she's sick of missing things. So here she is. And there's Jolene: Beautiful. Captivating. Just like the stories she wove. Mattie would know—she used to star in them. She and Jolene were best friends. Mattie has the scar on her palm to prove it, and Jolene has everything else, including Hudson.

But when Mattie runs into Hudson and gets a glimpse of what could have been, she decides to take it all back: the boyfriend, the friends, the life she was supposed to live. Problem is, Mattie can't figure out where Jolene's life ends and hers begins. Because there's something Mattie hasn't told anyone: She walked away from Jolene over a year ago, but she never really left.
Toxic Friendship: Mattie has the scar on her palm to prove her bond with Jolene was once unbreakable. Now, she’s not sure if it was ever friendship at all.Secrets and Lies: She walked away from Jolene over a year ago, but the real reason has remained buried. Unearthing it might destroy her.Unreliable Narrator: Mattie knows the stories Jolene wove were captivating, but she’s starting to wonder how many of them were about her—and if she can trust her own memories of what happened.Atmospheric Suspense: In the claustrophobic world of a New Jersey high school, Mattie must untangle where Jolene’s life ends and hers begins before she loses herself completely.