Yvonne Woon, author of If You, Then Me, has crafted a slow-burn thriller about fixingour friends, ourselves, and our complicated pasts. For fans of Allegedly and We Were Liars, My Flawless Life features a compelling narrator who grapples with the secrets of her private school classmates as well as her own life.
At the most elite private school in Washington, DC., whenever anyone has a problem that they need to go away, they hire Hana Yang Lerner.
Hana is a fixer. She knows who to call, what to say, and how to make sure secrets stay where they belongburied. She can fix anything. Except her own life, which was destroyed when her father, senator Skip Lerner, was arrested for an accident that left one woman nearly dead.
Now Hanas reputation is ruined and her friends are gone. So when she gets a job from an anonymous client called Three to follow her former best friend, Luce Herrera, Hana realizes this might be her way of getting back her old life.
But the dangerous thing about digging is that you never know what youll unearth. As Hana uncovers a dark truth about her supposedly flawless classmates, shes forced to face a secret of her own.
* A Junior Library Guild Selection *
Dive into the captivating world of secrets and scandals with Yvonne Woon's gripping young adult thriller, "My Flawless Life." Perfect for fans of Karen M. McManus' "One of Us Is Lying" and E. Lockhart's "We Were Liars," this hard-hitting novel explores themes of identity, redemption, and the messy realities hidden beneath the polished surfaces of privilege. At the heart of the story is Hana Yang Lerner, a fixer extraordinaire at Washington D.C.'s most prestigious private school. Need a problem to vanish? Hana's your girl. She knows the right people, the perfect words, and how to bury secrets deep. But Hana's flawless facade shattered when her father, Senator Skip Lerner, became embroiled in a scandal that left a woman severely injured. Now ostracized and branded, Hana finds herself on the outside looking in, her once enviable life in ruins. Opportunity knocks in the form of a mysterious client known only as "Three," who tasks Hana with following her former best friend, Luce Herrera. Could this be Hana's chance to reclaim her lost status and unravel the events that led to her downfall? Driven by a desperate desire to rebuild her life, Hana accepts the assignment, unaware of the dark truths she's about to unearth. As Hana delves into Luce's seemingly perfect world, she begins to uncover a web of lies and hidden agendas among her classmates. The closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous the game becomes. The secrets these privileged teens are hiding are not only shocking but could also have devastating consequences. Hana quickly realizes that everyone has something to hide, including herself. Buried deep within her past lies a secret that could shatter her already fragile existence. Woon masterfully crafts a suspenseful narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The compelling characters are richly developed, each with their own motivations and flaws. Hana's journey of self-discovery is both heartbreaking and inspiring as she grapples with her past mistakes and confronts the complexities of friendship, family, and loyalty. "My Flawless Life" is more than just a thriller; it's a thought-provoking exploration of the pressures faced by young people in a society obsessed with perfection. Yvonne Woon's signature style of slow-burn suspense, combined with sharp social commentary, makes "My Flawless Life" a must-read for anyone who enjoys a page-turning story with depth and meaning. The book is a Junior Library Guild Selection, showing the literary value and appeal to young readers. Prepare to be captivated by this intricate tale of secrets, lies, and the relentless pursuit of truth.