ABOUT:
To Die For is a harrowing look into the life of a narcissist who refuses to take accountability for the damage she inflicts.
High school senior Dei Fields appears completely harmless, but she has a keen instinct for manipulation. When she first sets eyes on hot star athlete Mika St. John, she’s determined to have him … and Dei always gets what she wants. There are only three obstacles: Mika’s friends, his family, and his girlfriend. But Dei isn’t afraid to destroy relationships to satisfy her fantasies.
In a matter of weeks, she love-bombs Mika into thinking he has found his soulmate, but when Dei’s plans go awry, everything changes—including her identity. Will Dei get what she wants this time? Or will she finally get what she deserves?
PRAISE & REVIEWS:
“Audrey Steidl’s To Die For is a compulsively readable story of a young woman who can’t imagine not getting exactly what – or who – she wants. There may be setbacks, but she is confident of victory, even when it seems everyone is against her. After all, she prides herself on playing “the long game.” But unfortunately for Delilah (or “Dei” as she prefers), her own narcissism blinds her to the saying, “Be careful what you wish for.” Readers will be swept along on her journey, alternately amused and horrified by what Dei is willing to do to get what she wants, whether it’s the cutest boy in class, a great prom dress or an old woman’s inheritance. We see how Dei’s path to self-fulfillment damages classmates, parents and even her own family, until she herself is swept up in the one force she couldn’t have foreseen – a monster hurricane bearing down on Florida.” —Peggy Stone, Freelance Editor
“From the first page, To Die For pulled me in and wouldn’t let go. The characters are deliciously flawed and utterly riveting, the plot twists are expertly timed, and the drama crackles throughout. It’s a wildly entertaining read – another standout success for Audrey Steidl. —Amy Dyson, Community Organizer
“If the ‘obsessed girl’ trope was turned up to an eleven, you’d get To Die For. This is a dark, atmospheric psychological thriller that explores the razor-thin line between love and total destruction. The story follows a protagonist who doesn’t just want the man of her dreams-she is willing to dismantle the lives of anyone standing in her way to get him. It’s a calculated, chilling look at social obsession and the lengths someone will go to when they feel ‘entitled’ to a happy ending. Steidl crafts a voice that is both haunting and strangely captivating. You know she’s spiraling, but you can’t look away. It feels like a slow-burn descent into madness that accelerates into a high-stakes finale. Very ‘dark academia’ meets ‘modern thriller.’ A gripping, uncomfortable, and deliciously dark read. Perfect for fans of YOU by Caroline Kepnes or The Virgin Suicides if it had a lethal edge.” —Elle, Reviewed through NetGalley on GoodReads
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