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We'll Never Tell Kindle Edition

by Wendy Heard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 61 ratings
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"Those who love One of Us Is Lying, will devour this page-turner." (Buzzfeed) Delve into a murderous, twisty whodunit doused in juicy Hollywood lore. 

No one at Hollywood High knows who’s behind We'll Never Tell—a viral YouTube channel where the anonymous creators trespass behind the scenes of LA's most intriguing locales. The team includes CASEY, quiet researcher and trivia champ; JACOB, voice narrator and video editor, who is secretly dating EDDIE, aspiring filmmaker; and ZOE, coder and breaking-and-entering extraordinaire.
 
Now senior year is winding down and with their lives heading in different directions, the YouTubers vow to go out with a bang. Their last episode will be filmed at the infamous Valentini “murder house,” which has been left abandoned, bloodstained, and untouched since a shocking murder/suicide in 1972. When the teens break in, they capture epic footage. But someone trips an alarm, and it’s a mad dash to get out before the police arrive—at which point they realize only three of them escaped instead of four. Jacob is still inside, slain and bleeding out. Is his attack connected to the historic murder, or is one of their crew responsible? A week of suspicions and cover-ups unfolds as Casey and her remaining friends try to stay alive long enough to solve murder mysteries past and present. If they do, their friendship may not survive. If they don't, the house will claim more victims.


We'll Never Tell is perfect for fans of:

  • Riverdale
  • Do Revenge
  • They Wish They Were Us and One of Us Is Lying
  • Murder mystery books for teens
  • Teen thrillers
  • Young adult suspense
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    321 pages
  2. Language
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  4. Publisher
    Christy Ottaviano Books
  5. Publication date
    May 16, 2023
  6. Grade level
    9 and up
  7. File size
    3450 KB
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From the Publisher

"Once you pick up Heard's latest, you won't be able to put in back down." —Liz Lawson

"A fun, incredibly nerve-wracking read!" —Diana Urban

"Wendy Heard has been my favorite thriller writer for years." —Erica Waters

"A fiery, queer, breakneck thriller." —Andrew Joseph White

Editorial Reviews

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"Readers be forewarned: once you pick up Heard's latest, you won't be able to put it back down, so be sure to clear your schedule. We'll Never Tell is a fast-paced, thrilling murder mystery about friendship, family, and betrayal that twists and turns through parts of Los Angeles seldom seen by outsiders. I could not put it down."
 ―Liz Lawson, New York Times Bestselling author of The Agathas and The Lucky Ones

"The historical elements are intriguing, and the characters’ relationships, especially the romance between Jacob and Eddie, are highlights.  An enjoyable, character-driven whodunit." ―Kirkus Reviews

"Thriller fans, especially those who love One of Us Is Lying, will devour this page-turner."
 ―Buzzfeed

"Heard’s quick-paced YA whodunit is sure to please teens who seek suspense. The Hollywood backdrop is intriguing. This character-driven novel keeps readers guessing as it twists and turns, and the characters try to solve the mysteries past and present."―School Library Journal

"Rapidly paced alternating narratives.  . . Heard deftly crafts dynamic interactions between the intersectionally diverse cast to deliver a multilayered read."―Publishers Weekly

"A fun, incredibly nerve-racking read! Readers will be on edge as this group of friends try to claw their way out of the hole they've dug themselves into."―Diana Urban, author of All Your Twisted Secrets

"A fiery, queer, breakneck thriller that will leave you tasting smoke and Hollywood grit on the back of your teeth--a look into who gets left behind when the media makes a spectacle of someone’s pain, and what you might do to make that pain worth it. Exhilarating."―Andrew Joseph White, author of Hell Followed With Us

"Wendy Heard has been my favorite thriller writer for years, and We'll Never Tell is a brilliant example of why: perfect pacing, an incredibly real and immersive California setting, and characters as compelling as they are suspicious. I was riveted by every twist and turn."―Erica Waters, Bram Stoker award-winning author of The River Has Teeth --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

About the Author

Wendy Heard is the author of the acclaimed YA novels Dead End Girls and She's Too Pretty to Burn, which Kirkus Reviews praised as “a wild and satisfying romp” in a starred review, as well as two adult thrillers: The Kill Club and Hunting Annabelle. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, and Mystery Writers of America, and is a contributor at Crimereads.com and Writer's Digest. Wendy lives in Los Angeles, California. She invites you to visit her online at: wendyheard.com
 
  --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BD4JGQW2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christy Ottaviano Books (May 16, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 16, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3450 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 321 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 61 ratings

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Wendy Heard is the author of acclaimed suspense and thrillers for adults and teens, including THE KILL CLUB, SHE’S TOO PRETTY TO BURN, and DEAD END GIRLS. Wendy has spent most of her life in Los Angeles, California, which is on fire more than she would honestly prefer, and can often be found haunting local hiking trails and bookstores. She loves all things vintage and has a collection of thrillers and adventure books from the 80s. You can access free short stories and an interactive fiction game through her newsletter at www.wendyheard.com.

Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @wendydheard

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
61 global ratings
Fun and twisty thriller
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Fun and twisty thriller
I really enjoyed this twisty thriller! The core friend group are all likeable, and I like how you get to hear a few of their perspectives. They are quite a mismatched bunch which makes them more relatable to a wide group of kids. I enjoyed the representation and the explanations in how their varied backgrounds impacted their daily lives, and their friendships. The action started off quick and kept me engaged. I was guessing til the very end, which is my favorite. I liked the complexity of the story and not knowing until the end who dun it! This is a great, twisty read and a fun one for all.
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Delta High School Library
4.0 out of 5 stars Mystery explorers!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023
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Eddie and Jacob, both 18, and Zoe and Casey, 17, have created a popular show about Los Angeles buildings that are sealed off or partly sealed off to the public. The show is called “We’ll Never Tell” and the teenagers keep their true identities secret as they investigate, search and record what they discover. One of these places is known as the Murder House where a couple died fifty years ago. After they’ve broken into the Murder House and are searching, Jacob is stabbed. The other three freak out and the mystery pulls the police into a twisted investigation that will change everything.

Likes/dislikes: The mystery is interesting. I enjoyed the variety of character personalities. I like how the mystery was revealed.
Language: R for 61 swears and 1 f-word.
Mature Content: PG-13 for implied sex with no details, detailed kissing.
Violence: PG-13 for bloody stabbing, breaking and entering, bloody deaths.
Ethnicity: Jacob is white, Eddie is Chinese American, Zoe is Philippine American and Casey is white.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Easy YA Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
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I’m a Wendy Heard fan, I read everything she puts out and I enjoy all of it. Some of it can be predictable but it remains enjoyable, IMO. I have mixed feelings about the ending of this one but I love it overall. It is YA so everything is pretty PG-13.
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Gabbie
4.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2023
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My second book my Wendy heard and I really enjoyed this one. I finished in just a few days. The only thing I didn’t care for was to me the love interest with Casey was out of nowhere for me. I’m queer myself so it wasn’t anything homophobic it just seemed like the “connection” they had was forced. I know she writes queer books but the queer characters felt forced to me.
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Meg Hall
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and twisty thriller
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
I really enjoyed this twisty thriller! The core friend group are all likeable, and I like how you get to hear a few of their perspectives. They are quite a mismatched bunch which makes them more relatable to a wide group of kids. I enjoyed the representation and the explanations in how their varied backgrounds impacted their daily lives, and their friendships. The action started off quick and kept me engaged. I was guessing til the very end, which is my favorite. I liked the complexity of the story and not knowing until the end who dun it! This is a great, twisty read and a fun one for all.
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Meg Hall
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and twisty thriller
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
I really enjoyed this twisty thriller! The core friend group are all likeable, and I like how you get to hear a few of their perspectives. They are quite a mismatched bunch which makes them more relatable to a wide group of kids. I enjoyed the representation and the explanations in how their varied backgrounds impacted their daily lives, and their friendships. The action started off quick and kept me engaged. I was guessing til the very end, which is my favorite. I liked the complexity of the story and not knowing until the end who dun it! This is a great, twisty read and a fun one for all.
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AlohaD
4.0 out of 5 stars YA mystery/suspense with a side of love story
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2023
A few years ago, I read my first book by Wendy Heard and was hooked (She's Too Pretty to Burn, highly recommend). I now will read anything she writes. When I saw We'll Never Tell was available on Netgalley, you better believe I 1-clicked that request button so fast. YA thrillers mystery are my jam and Ms Heard always creates creative stories with characters that I can't help but like and she has LGBTQ representation this is always well done and flows easily into the story.

We'll Never Tell is the story of 4 teenagers looking to break into a famous "murder house" in Hollywood that has some major history. These teens have a YouTube channel where they break into some of the most popular spots of the area, investigate and film to produce for their shows, all anonymously. They decide to end their senior year on the biggest story of all. The Valentini murder house that has gone unchanged since 1972. While these 4 friends are in the house capturing as much as they can separately on film, Casey and Zoe hear a noise, but can't connect with Jacob and Eddie and then the alarm is tripped and they have to get out of there before they are caught. Unfortunately one of them is injured and this is where all their decision making goes awry and makes for one heck of a YA thriller.

As Wendy Heard says in her acknowledgments, this story is inspired by the Los Feliz Murder House which as a Washingtonian, I wasn't too familiar with. I have done a little search now and am even more intrigued. But the fact that this story has 4 characters that all work together seamlessly to uncover cursed locations was appealing and had me glued to the pages from the beginning. I love a mystery and the way the characters all played off one another made this story more enjoyable. I liked how the author wove the history of the Valentini House and the occupants of the past with the present to work our way up to how everything connected with all the characters. When more characters are introduced, it was in a way that made sense and built onto the mystery. With the shorter chapters and something exciting happening in each one, this made for an easy to read book that I couldn't get enough of.

If you like thrillers, this is a must read. The fact that it is YA makes it even better in my opinion. The setting in LA was perfection and I loved the history we were given of the murder house. Casey, Zoe, Eddie and Jacob's friendship in the midst of tragedy combined with the mystery played out very well, but it was a relationship between 2 characters that pulled at my heartstrings. Let's just say that Wendy Heard knows how to include a little bit of a love story while also giving us a pulse pounding mystery. Definitely put this one on your TBR!! 4+ stars
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