You Made Me - by Meredith Adamo (Hardcover)

About the Book

The Reappearance of Rachel Price meets Yellowjackets in this pulse-pounding thriller about a girl's search for her missing mother and the complicated truths she uncovers.

Book Synopsis

The Reappearance of Rachel Price meets Yellowjackets in this pulse-pounding thriller about a girl's search for her missing mother and the complicated truths she uncovers.

Sienna Benson doesn't exist.

At least, that's what her dream school says when they can't verify her identity. But Sienna knows exactly who she is--and once upon a time, a quarter-million followers did, too. Her entire childhood was posted on My Little Mini, her mom's old Instagram account, for anyone to see. How is that not proof enough that she's real?

But then a mysterious letter sends her mom running off into the night. Her mom doesn't return, but the letters keep coming. Letters written by someone named Mallory. Letters that tell a story Sienna's heard before, about nine schoolgirls who went missing in the wilderness, but only four made it out alive. Letters, Sienna realizes, about her mother.

As Sienna searches for her missing mom, she must confront the truth of who her mother is and what she's done--not just all those years ago, but with My Little Mini. And if her mother truly is the monster everyone says she is, what does that make Sienna?

Perfect for fans of:
Twisty, layered thrillers
Mysteries with a side of social commentary
Feminist stories

Review Quotes

"Powerful . . . Whether crafting authentic and immersive narration, spinning a sweet and sexy fake-dating storyline, or building a suspenseful and twisty mystery, Adamo proves herself to be absolutely an author to watch." --BookPage on Not Like Other Girls, starred review

"Adamo breaks through the teen-sleuth genre with outstanding takes on themes of consent, power, and the devastating end to friendships. It hits all the right notes to make a gripping and impactful book, from its compelling voice to its hurtling enigma of a plot, all while juggling several themes with nuance and profundity. . . . Effective and compulsively readable, this is a must-read." --Booklist on Not Like Other Girls, starred review

"Edgy and authentic, this stunning gut-punch of a novel unravels the complexities of teen girlhood, toxic friendships, and trauma. . . A timely, suspense-building thriller and a powerful story of healing." --Publishers Weekly on Not Like Other Girls, starred review

About the Author

Meredith Adamo is an author based in North Carolina, but she's originally from Rochester, NY, which is her favorite place on the planet. She likes to write about girls who make you laugh and break your heart-ideally on the same page. Her non-writing interests include collecting vintage bakeware, crocheting the ugliest blankets you've ever seen, and grocery shopping. Her debut YA Not Like Other Girls was a Morris Award Winner and a Target Book Club Pick. Connect with her at www.meredithadamo.com and on Instagram @mere_adamo.