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Neverworld Wake by Marisha Pessl

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In Neverworld Wake, did you enjoy ...

... spending time with a tight-knit group of friends whose secrets and tensions drive the story?

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

If you enjoyed being drawn into Bee's circle of friends—each with their own secrets, motives, and shifting loyalties—in Neverworld Wake, you'll be captivated by The Secret History. Donna Tartt masterfully weaves a story around a close-knit group of students at an elite college, whose bonds are tested by a shocking act that changes everything. The group's psychological unraveling and the claustrophobic intensity of their relationships will feel hauntingly familiar.

... characters confronting mortality and what truly matters in the face of the unknown?

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

If the existential questions and the ticking clock in Neverworld Wake—where Bee and her friends are forced to relive the same day and face their possible deaths—kept you hooked, They Both Die at the End offers a similarly poignant exploration. Two teens, Mateo and Rufus, spend their last day alive grappling with the meaning of life, fate, and the choices they make. This novel’s philosophical undertones and emotional depth will resonate with your love for thought-provoking fiction.

... stories driven by shocking, unpredictable revelations that change everything you thought you knew?

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

If the jaw-dropping twists and the unraveling of hidden truths in Neverworld Wake kept you guessing until the last page, We Were Liars will grip you in the same way. The story of Cadence and her privileged, secretive family on a private island is built around a central mystery that unfolds with devastating surprises. You'll love piecing together the clues as the narrative leads you to a haunting, unforgettable conclusion.

... narratives where each character has something to hide, and you can't fully trust any of them?

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

If you found yourself questioning Bee and her friends' motives, and enjoyed not knowing who to believe in Neverworld Wake, One of Us Is Lying delivers that same sense of suspicion. When five students walk into detention and only four walk out alive, everyone becomes a suspect—and each has secrets they’d do anything to keep hidden. The unreliable perspectives and layered character motivations will keep you hooked.

... psychological exploration of how trauma, guilt, and obsession shape a group of young people?

If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio

If you were fascinated by the psychological unraveling of Bee and her friends as they confront their shared past and trauma in Neverworld Wake, you'll be drawn into If We Were Villains. This novel follows a group of Shakespearean actors at an elite arts college, whose friendships and loyalties are tested by a crime that haunts them all. The book’s deep dive into guilt, obsession, and fractured psyches will resonate with your appreciation for complex, introspective storytelling.

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