The Story
From New York Times bestselling author Kody Keplinger comes an addicting read that's The Girls by Emma Cline meets The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson.
There are many reasons why five girls have ended up living with Sol in a cabin in the Kentucky mountains. But the girls don't talk about what has brought them each here or who they were before. They have become sisters and are grateful to have a place to call home.
Iris knows she owes everything to Sol. He has promised to keep them safe from their pasts. All he asks in return is for their loyalty, which Iris freely gives. With her sisters and Sol as her family, she feels happier than she has in a long time.
Until a new girl arrives and everything changes.
Sol christens her Rose and the sisters are quick to welcome her. Iris is drawn to Rose, but as they grow closer, Rose has Iris questioning things about this life in the woods. When Sol notices, he challenges Iris to prove her commitment to their family. Her sisters tell her that she should be willing to do anything for the man who saved her. But with each new ask, Iris realizes there is more to Sol--and her sisters--than she knows and some secrets should stay buried deep.
New York Times bestselling author Kody Keplinger weaves a stunning story about girlhood, power, and desperation that asks just how far we'll go to save ourselves--and those we love.
Author: Kody Keplinger
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 07/07/2026
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.88w x 1.11d
ISBN: 9781338685077
Audience: Young Adult
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 04/27/2026
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2026
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2026
About the Author
Kody Keplinger grew up in a small Kentucky town. During her senior year of high school, she wrote her debut novel, The DUFF, which is a New York Times bestseller, a USA Today bestseller, a YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, and a Romantic Times Top Pick. It has since been adapted into a major motion picture. Kody is also the author ofWhere Lost Girls Go; That's Not What Happened; Lying Out Loud, a companion to The DUFF; Run; Shut Out; and A Midsummer's Nightmare, as well as the middle-grade novels Lila and Hadley and The Swift Boys & Me.
Kody lives in Rochester, New York, with Emmett, her Bernese mountain dog, where she teaches writing workshops online and continues to write. You can find more about her and her books at kodykeplinger.com.
Description
From New York Times bestselling author Kody Keplinger comes an addicting read that's The Girls by Emma Cline meets The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson.
There are many reasons why five girls have ended up living with Sol in a cabin in the Kentucky mountains. But the girls don't talk about what has brought them each here or who they were before. They have become sisters and are grateful to have a place to call home.
Iris knows she owes everything to Sol. He has promised to keep them safe from their pasts. All he asks in return is for their loyalty, which Iris freely gives. With her sisters and Sol as her family, she feels happier than she has in a long time.
Until a new girl arrives and everything changes.
Sol christens her Rose and the sisters are quick to welcome her. Iris is drawn to Rose, but as they grow closer, Rose has Iris questioning things about this life in the woods. When Sol notices, he challenges Iris to prove her commitment to their family. Her sisters tell her that she should be willing to do anything for the man who saved her. But with each new ask, Iris realizes there is more to Sol--and her sisters--than she knows and some secrets should stay buried deep.
New York Times bestselling author Kody Keplinger weaves a stunning story about girlhood, power, and desperation that asks just how far we'll go to save ourselves--and those we love.
Author: Kody Keplinger
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 07/07/2026
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.88w x 1.11d
ISBN: 9781338685077
Audience: Young Adult
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 04/27/2026
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2026
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2026
About the Author
Kody Keplinger grew up in a small Kentucky town. During her senior year of high school, she wrote her debut novel, The DUFF, which is a New York Times bestseller, a USA Today bestseller, a YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, and a Romantic Times Top Pick. It has since been adapted into a major motion picture. Kody is also the author ofWhere Lost Girls Go; That's Not What Happened; Lying Out Loud, a companion to The DUFF; Run; Shut Out; and A Midsummer's Nightmare, as well as the middle-grade novels Lila and Hadley and The Swift Boys & Me.
Kody lives in Rochester, New York, with Emmett, her Bernese mountain dog, where she teaches writing workshops online and continues to write. You can find more about her and her books at kodykeplinger.com.
