In this world of dark academia, knowledge is power, but secrets can be deadly…
I’m thrilled to share a favorite book trailer from my archives this week. They’re Watching You, by Chelsea Ichaso, is a dark academia YA thriller perfect for the September air. Nothing says “back to school” like a little mystery and suspense at Torrey-Wells Academy!
🎬 Check out the trailer:
In this chilling tale from the author of Dead Girls Can’t Tell Secrets and The Summer She Went Missing, we dive into the secretive world of elite societies and unsolved mysteries. It’s been two weeks since Polly St. James vanished, and her best friend, Maren, refuses to believe she’s just a runaway. An invitation to the mysterious Gamemaster’s Society hidden among Polly’s belongings could be the key to uncovering the truth. As Maren navigates this clandestine group, each win brings her closer to the dark heart of privilege and danger—revealing a game far deadlier than she imagined.
I absolutely love working with the incredible team at Sourcebooks Fire, and crafting trailers with a dark academia aesthetic is truly my happy place. 🖤📚 I hope you enjoy diving into this suspense-filled world as much as I enjoyed bringing it to life!
~Jaye 💖
📚 About the Book 📚
A dark boarding school thriller from the author of Dead Girls Can’t Tell Secrets and The Summer She Went Missing!
When a secret society has you in their sights, it can lead to power, privilege… or death.
It’s been two weeks since Polly St. James went missing. The police, the headmistress of Torrey-Wells Academy, and even her parents have ruled her a runaway. But not Maren, her best friend and roommate. She knows Polly had a secret that she was about to share with Maren before she disappeared― something to do with the elite, ultra-rich crowd at Torrey-Wells.
Then Maren finds an envelope hidden among Polly’s things: an invitation to the Gamemaster’s Society. Do not tell anyone, it says. Maren is certain her classmates in the Society know the truth about what happened to Polly, though it’s no easy feat to join. Once Maren’s made it through the treacherous initiation, she discovers a world she never knew existed within her school, where Society members compete in high-stakes games for unheard-of rewards―Ivy League connections, privileges, favors.
But Maren’s been drawn into a different game: for every win, she’ll receive a clue about Polly. And as Maren keeps winning, she begins to see just how powerful the Society’s game is―bigger and deadlier than she ever imagined. They see, they know, they control. And they kill.
✨ ACCLAIM ✨
“If you love boarding school mysteries and capers, this one was twisty-turny, romantic, and voyeuristic… a good read alike suggestion for teens who liked the Truly Devious series by Maureen Johnson or anything by Karen M. McManus.” ― Youth Services Book Review
“Readers are… in for a thrilling time as Maren delves into a world of betrayals and blackmail and plays risky games against the clock” ― The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Via a quick-witted and fiercely likable heroine, Ichaso examines themes of privilege and trust against a familiar high-society backdrop. Frightening crypts, deadly schemes, devastating betrayals, and pulse-pounding chases through dark tunnels abound in this twisty read.” ― Publishers Weekly
“The characters and mystery are well-developed and will keep the reader interested… Ichaso has created an engaging mystery that must be solved.” ― School Library Connection
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