How We Fall Apart

In this YA thriller, students at an elite prep school are suspects when their ex-best friend turns up dead. Nancy Luo and her friends must uncover the true killer before The Proctor exposes their secrets, risking their future.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In this thrilling YA thriller, students at an elite prep school are thrust into a world of secrets and lies when their ex-best friend turns up dead. Nancy Luo is left shocked and bewildered when her former best friend, Jamie Ruan, the top-ranked junior at Sinclair Prep, goes missing and is later found dead. To make matters worse, rumors begin to circulate that Nancy and her friends, Krystal, Akil, and Alexander, are the prime suspects, thanks to the Proctor, an anonymous individual who incriminates them through the school's social media app. What's even more surprising is that Jamie knew each of their deepest, darkest secrets, making them the prime targets for the killer.

As the four friends try to unravel the mystery and clear their names, Nancy begins to suspect that her friends may be keeping secrets from her as well. The pressure mounts as they race against time to uncover the true killer before the Proctor exposes more than they can bear, potentially costing them their scholarships and futures.

How We Fall Apart, Katie Zhao's YA debut, is an edge-of-your-seat drama set in the competitive world of academics and image at Sinclair Prep. The novel explores the complexities of teenage relationships, the power of secrets, and the consequences of one's actions. With its captivating plot, relatable characters, and vibrant Asian-American representation, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

Weight: 214g
Dimension: 130 x 199 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526652041