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MK Pagano writes stories about messy girls, mayhem, and murder. When she's not busy pondering the angst of fictional people, she can be found reading (from her own TBR and that of her children's), dreaming of restoring an old French chateau, and wandering the weirder parts of New Jersey, where she currently resides with her family. Girls Who Burn is her debut novel.
Young adult enemies-to-lovers sleuth and smooch in this debut. . . Pagano offers readers an engaging mystery with suspects galore. . . An absorbing, twisty whodunit complete with a swoony romance. * Kirkus * [A] thrilling YA whodunit...readers will happily enjoy...A cozy read for young fans of a good and quick mystery. * Booklist * Packed with breathtaking prose and a rich cast of suspects, MK Pagano's debut weaves a sinuous yet heart-wrenching tale about family, love, and regret. * Chelsea Ichaso, author of Dead Girls Can’t Tell Secrets * Slow-burn mystery at its finest, with a scintillating frenemies-to-lovers romance that will keep you up far past your bedtime. Girls Who Burn is the perfect sultry summer suspense beach read from a must-read debut author. * Alexa Donne, Edgar Award–nominated author of The Ivies * A romantic, beautifully written mystery that is sure to keep you up all night reading, Girls Who Burn will hook you with its magnificent first page and not let you go until its final stunning twist. What's better than a mystery with a dash of enemies-to-lovers-romance? Literally nothing. I'm so excited to see what MK Pagano does next! * Liz Lawson, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Agathas * A twisty, tense tale of power, murder, and how far a sister will go to find the truth. * Rebecca Barrow, author of And Don’t Look Back * Girls Who Burn is a stunning examination of toxic privilege, with beautiful prose, rich character development, and red herrings that'll keep you guessing till the end! A masterful debut. * Diana Urban, author of Lying in the Deep and All Your Twisted Secrets * A twisty, multilayered mystery that will keep readers turning pages as fast as they can. Populated by complicated characters and the many secrets they're keeping, Girls Who Burn is the perfect combination of heart-hammering plot, escalating tension, and emotional heft. You won't know who to trust, and just when you think you've figured it out, a new twist will upend everything. This unforgettable debut firmly establishes M.K. Pagano as an author to watch in the thriller space. * Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here and All Eyes On Her *
