The Girls by Emma Cline

The Girls by Emma Cline

Step into the hazy, restless summer of 1969 Northern California with Emma Cline's critically acclaimed debut novel, The Girls. Fourteen-year-old Evie Boyd, lonely and adrift in the wake of her parents' divorce, is mesmerized one day by a group of free-spirited girls in the park. She's captivated by their careless grace and aura of dangerous abandon, especially the older, enigmatic Suzanne. Soon, Evie is drawn into their orbit, finding herself pulled towards a sprawling, dilapidated ranch hidden in the hills and the charismatic, unsettling leader who presides over its inhabitants. To Evie, the ranch feels thrillingly exotic, a place of acceptance she desperately craves. As she drifts further from her mother and her ordinary life, deepening her obsession with Suzanne, Evie edges ever closer to the unthinkable violence that will soon shock the world, unaware of the darkness lurking beneath the surface of belonging. The Girls is an unforgettable, atmospheric portrait of female adolescence, obsession, and the perilous path to finding oneself.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Experience the breakout literary sensation that captured readers and critics alike, winning the Shirley Jackson Award and earning spots on countless "Best Book of the Year" lists. You'll be mesmerized by Emma Cline's stunning prose and her insightful exploration of the vulnerabilities and desires of teenage girls against the backdrop of the tumultuous late 1960s. If you appreciate atmospheric, character-driven literary fiction that delves into the complexities of belonging and the haunting allure of danger, The Girls is essential reading.