Natalie Richards

📚 YOUNG ADULT MINI REVIEWS 📚 Thank you @natdrichards @megan_lally_ @danammele and #partner @sourcebooksfire for my gifted #MidnightReads copies. ➡️ SCROLL FOR BLURBS ➡️ Check out today’s mini reviews for three YA novels that you won’t want to miss! WHAT WE DID TO SURVIVE by Megan Lally An addictive rollercoaster ride of high stakes, nonstop suspense, and edge-of-your-seat action, What We Did to Survive was the definition of a binge-able read. You see, from the fast pace to the palpable sense of fear, this survival thriller was impossible to put down. That wasn’t all there was to this YA novel, however. After all, on top of the thrills and chills, there was a subtle study of loyalty, redemption, and privilege thanks to the small cast and their truly toxic relationships. Altogether, it was a perfect high-octane mashup of White Lotus, Castaway, and Freida McFadden. Rating of 4.5 stars. THE BEAST YOU LET IN by Dana Mele A haunting tale that led more with a creeping sense of unease versus jump scares, The Beast You Let In was an eerie, dark read. With family secrets, a possession, and realistic small-town us vs. them struggles, it had everything I could want in a YA novel. Even better, it dove into LGBTQIA+ themes as well as sisterhood, identity, and trust in a thought-provoking way. Don’t worry, though, this supernatural horror book also delivered plenty of fear. So if you loved The Haunting of Hill House or Sager’s Home Before Dark, grab this one now. The scary movie vibes mixed well with the commentary. Rating of 4 stars. TWO PERFECT LIES by Natalie D. Richards Part sky-high tension and part palpable emotion, Two Perfect Lies had me utterly riveted. With complex characters, a relentless pace, and layers of twists, this coming-of-age tale-meets-chilling revenge thriller was an edge-of-your-seat read that I couldn’t put down. You see, with toxic friendships, ultra high stakes, and oodles of high school drama, it was a juicy look at the dark side of being a teen with a murder mystery tale on the side. Suspenseful, clever, and taut, it was like Gossip Girl with a side of Cruel Summer, all of which made it into a one-sitting read. Rating of 4.5 stars.

Look how much fun we can have with a twisted evil best-friends-gone-SO-wrong thriller! Do you have your copy of Two Perfect Lies? #twoperfectlies #bookstagram #read @sourcebooksfire

Did someone say Target special edition? - Signed copies at Lennox town center! #thriller #summerreading #reading #twoperfectlies #bookstagram @sourcebooksfire

Happy multiple book birthdays to @natdrichards ! Meet Natalie Tuesday night at 7pm at the shop to launch TWO PERFECT LIES. Natalie will be in conversation with DUST author Alison Stine. See you tonight!

Clara’s about to learn who her best friend really is, and just how far she’ll go to get what she wants. Two Perfect Lies is out TUESDAY! #bookrecs #bookstagram #bookrecommendations @sourcebooksfire #thriller #twoperfectlies

Watch out, Clara. You’re about to learn that best friends make the worst enemies. Two Perfect Lies is out Tuesday, March 17 and we’re celebrating at Cover to Cover in Columbus at 7:00 pm. Be there - it’s going to be perfect. @covertocoverchildrensbooks @sourcebooksfire @alistinewrites

With friends like these, who needs enemies. 💀🔥🖤 Comment PERFECT and we'll DM you a first look at the deluxe edition of #TwoPerfectLies, only at @target ! From @natdrichards : Know what's better than having a really juicy secret? Finally getting to share it with everyone! Two Perfect Lies comes out this March and you'll have the chance to snag a Target-exclusive special edition with bonus content and an extra fun cover. Ready to find out just how bad best friends can be? Two Perfect Lies will be here before you know it! 📚 About #TwoPerfectLies: The first lie made Lily a savior. The second framed Clara for murder. If it weren't for Lily, Clara would still be a total outcast, shunned for her role in an incident that gave her a criminal record and ruined another girl's life. She's spent the past two years trying to escape that night, and ever since Lily Dalton befriended her, she's almost succeeded. After all, Lily's the golden girl of the high school—smart, popular, beloved by all. Being close to her means Clara is more than the notorious class criminal. Now she’s the bright, hard-working chemistry whiz who happens to be Lily’s best friend. But is Lily really just the good-hearted friend who saved Clara from the past? Because lately Lily has been talking about certain classmates and teachers—about wanting revenge. Do you ever think about making them pay? she asks. How would you do it? Lily has to be joking. At least that's what Clara thinks, until she finds a folder that outlines a very specific attack plan, including detailed steps and a list of targets in their school. Clara feels sick at the idea of turning her friend in, but she knows she has no choice. Too bad the authorities already know all about the deadly plan. Trouble is, they think Clara’s the one behind it. Because Lily’s real plan has nothing to do with the details Clara discovered—it’s all about framing Clara. After all, everyone already knows what she did two years ago. Now, every single thing that could prove Clara’s innocence has been turned against her. And the people on that list of targets? One after the next, they’re meeting terrible fates, and Clara’s looking guiltier by the second.

Do you believe in love at first sight? Because @andersonsbookshop is oh-so-easy to adore with the best reader gifts, a toy store next door and some signed copies from me while they last! Thank you to everyone who came out out for the Halloweek with @sourcebooksfire last night. It was a spooktacular night!

Roadtrips are made for spontaneous bookstore visits. Check out this cutie, @tomorrowbookstore in Indianapolis. Great staff picks and lots of bookish treats tucked into an adorable shop. Those chandeliers!

Naperville and @andersonsbookshop on Tuesday, and on the way, let’s check out some other gorgeous indie bookstores. First up, @bluecouchbookshop in Grandview! Friendly staff, beautiful shelves and so many comfy places to curl up with a new book. Check it out, Columbus!

Hello, Naperville, spooky season is upon us and I can’t wait to share some books that will keep you up all night long. Come hang out with me on October 28 for all the tricks and treats and spooky reads!! 🔪

Join Edgar Award-winning authors Margaret Peterson Haddix and Natalie Richards to hear about writing mysteries for kids and teens. REGISTER TODAY at /event/13886116 Authors at the Library with Margaret Peterson Haddix and Natalie Richards Tuesday, August 5 | 6 p.m. Hilliard Branch | 4500 Hickory Chase Way 5:30 p.m. | Book sale and free giveaway (See: Event Details) 6 p.m. | Author Talk 7 p.m. | Book signing and Meet & Greet EVENT DETAILS The event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. Book giveaway will be available to kids and teens, courtesy of Battelle, while supplies last. Margaret and Natalie’s books will be sold by Cover to Cover Children’s Books. Columbus Metropolitan Library offers events and programs for customers of all ages. Battelle’s generous gift to the Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation helps make it possible for the library to host additional author talks and programs for kids and teens that encourage a lifelong love of reading. Our goal is to host diverse, nationally recognized authors at programs that are free and open to all. Margaret Peterson Haddix and Natalie Richards’ visit is brought to you in part by Cover to Cover Children’s Books.