From the Publisher
A fiery thriller wrought with dramatic tension and social commentary.” —Kirkus
“This breathless Thelma & Louise road trip features vivid characters and intricate worldbuilding.” —School Library Journal
“A beautifully written and deeply thoughtful variation on the classic trope of the criminal duo on the run. Like the main character, Trixie, this book will leave you with no regrets.” —Dana Mele, author of People Like Us
“A wild getaway full of grit and glitter, joy and heartache, devastation and empowerment.” —Emma Lord, New York Times bestselling author of Tweet Cute and You Have a Match
“A love story that sings with rage and resilience.” —Hannah Capin, author of Foul Is Fair
“A dark and delicious road trip story perfect for our time.” —Demetra Brodsky, author of Last Girls
“With twists, turns, and a prickle of unease that follows the reader from beginning to end, Trouble Girls promises to keep the pages turning.” —Ashley Schumacher, author of Amelia Unabridged
“A blistering, unapologetic thrill ride. You can’t help but fall in love with these messy, complicated, unforgettable girls.” —Emma Berquist, author of Missing, Presumed
“I wanted to fill their gas tank and buy them a bag of groceries. I rooted for Trixie and Lux so hard. You will too.” —Lygia Day Peñaflor, author of All of This Is True
Kirkus Reviews
2021-03-31
A Thelma and Louise retelling with contemporary resonance.
Trix and Lux are two 17-year-old White girls eking out a living in small-town Blue Bottle, West Virginia. Trix works at a local diner, where men constantly hit on her despite her youth, their actions reminiscent of a past sexual trauma that she attempts to compartmentalize. Trix also cares for her mother, whose mental health and memory recall are swiftly declining. Lux is Trix’s artistic best friend, a rare bright spot amid the doldrums of their town. During a weekend road trip, a dangerous situation at a bar escalates into a deadly stabbing, with Trix holding the knife. In a shocked and traumatized haze, the friends decide that authorities won’t believe their claim of self-defense and so flee the scene of the crime. On the run, Lux and Trix become cult icons in a nationwide discussion surrounding sexual assault, justice, and revenge. On their journey west, as they hope to outrun the police, the girls also explore romantic possibilities with each other, fueled by the intensity unfolding around them. Trix’s narration—a startling depiction of a teen coping with trauma while falling in love—radiates with honesty and heart. The novel doesn’t shy away from gritty questions and gives a crucial voice to the righteous anger of teen girls.
A fiery thriller wrought with dramatic tension and social commentary. (Thriller. 14-18)
