The Thrashers A Novel
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Welcome to the Thrashers, the elite friend group at New Helvetia High.
They’re everything everyone wants to be.
Jodi Dillon was never meant to be one of them. Julian, Lucy, Paige, and the infamous Zack Thrasher are rich, sophisticated, and love attention. Jodi feels out of place, but Zack’s her childhood best friend, so she’s in.
Then Emily Mills, who desperately wanted to be a Thrasher, dies—and the whispers about the Thrashers begin. As Emily’s journal surfaces, detectives close in, and Jodi faces an impossible choice: betray her friends or protect herself.
But as eerie messages and strange occurrences escalate, it becomes clear—Emily isn’t done with them yet.
A twisty thrill-ride of unforgettable drama and suspense that "encapsulates the vulnerability of adolescents playing adult games" (Ali Hazelwood) from USA Today bestselling author Julie Soto, The Thrashers will keep you up at night desperate to read just one more page.
"A tour-de-force YA debut from Julie Soto." - Alexa Donne
"For fans of Karen McManus and Kara Thomas, The Thrashers had me holding my breath, sweaty-palming my e-reader, and dying to flip each page to see what would happen next." - Susan Lee
"Expertly plotted and full of flawed, morally gray characters you still can't help rooting for, The Thrashers is one of the best books I've read this year." - Evelyn Skye
Published: May 6, 2025
Pages: 352
ISBN: 9781250377173
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Liz M.
Secrets. Lies. Power. And a friend group that will eat you alive if you’re not careful.
Jodi Dillon never belonged in the Thrashers—the rich, magnetic elite of New Helvetia High—but being Zack Thrasher’s childhood best friend gave her a pass. When Emily Mills, a desperate outsider, turns up dead, that pass starts to feel like a curse. As Emily’s journal resurfaces and the investigation closes in, Jodi is torn between loyalty and survival. But the real danger? Emily might not be done with them yet.
Julie Soto crafts a YA thriller that’s as intoxicating as it is chilling. Every page drips with tension, layered friendships, and morally gray characters you can’t stop rooting for. The twists are sharp, the atmosphere electric, and the suspense will have you checking over your shoulder long after the last chapter.
If you love Karen McManus-level drama, this one will keep you up way past “just one more chapter.”