Say You'll Be There: a compelling and brilliantly real novel about friendship, love and betrayal

Say Youll Be There is a celebration of friendship, a story of survival, and a fight against the notion that some girls were destined to quietly disappear. It is a powerful journey of trauma, regret, resilience, self-actualisation, and love.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2025
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Millns creates strong female characters and writes engaging dialogue. The Sunday Times describes the book as a "remarkable and moving testament to the strength and resilience that can be drawn upon from within female friendships." AYESHA MANAZIR SIDDIQI, author of The Centre, calls it an "authentic kaleidoscope of trauma, regret, resilience, self-actualisation and love." GREG MOSSE, author of Murder at Church Lodge, praises it as a "celebration of friendship, a story of survival, and a fight against the notion that some girls were destined to quietly disappear." Perfect for fans of Wahala (Nikki May) and Expectation (Anna Hope), Say You'll Be There is a story of three girls who become friends in school and face challenges together. Years later, they reunite to search for a missing friend and confront the secrets and trials of adult life. Millns' writing is praised for its realism and raw emotion, with one reviewer describing it as a "powerful journey." SABRINA MAHFOUZ, author of How You Might Know Me, calls it a "thrilling page-turner," while T.J. EMERSON, author of The Perfect Holiday, praises it for its humor and emotional depth. Overall, Millns' book has received widespread acclaim for its portrayal of female friendship and its ability to engage readers.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398518377