Death by Society, Sierra Elmore
Death by Society, Sierra Elmore
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Death by Society

Author: Sierra Elmore

Narrator: Emily Lawrence, Deanna Anthony

Unabridged: 8 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/27/2022

Synopsis

Mean Girls meets It’s Kind of a Funny Story as two teenage girls’ worlds collide when one attempts suicide to avoid toxic popularity.Carter Harper may have created an award-winning app and have a 3.93 grade point average, but her successes are overshadowed by brutal bullying, depression, and loneliness. Tired of being treated as the popular girls’ plaything, Carter thinks her only choice is to die by suicide.Abby Wallace is one of the most popular girls in school, subordinate only to Kelsey, her best friend with benefits. The ambitious poet destroys reputations without care to prove how cool, cruel, and strong she is, all while pushing down her past trauma and secret guilt.Carter and Abby’s tumultuous relationship comes to a boiling point when Abby stops Carter from attempting suicide. But what happens when they have to protect one another from Kelsey’s harmful antics?If Carter and Abby can stand each other for more than three minutes, they can stop Kelsey from hurting more girls—and maybe become friends in the process.In the tradition of Courtney Summers and Laurie Halse Anderson, Death by Society questions how far we will go to gain power over our lives—and what happens when we use our voices for both good and to harm others.

About Sierra Elmore

Sierra Elmore writes young adult contemporary and thriller novels about girls wreaking havoc while fighting trauma. Her work has won the YoungArts merit award and was selected for the Author Mentor Match program. She earned a BA degree in sociology from Arcadia University. She has conducted research on the representation of mentally ill women in media, as well as relational aggression amongst adolescent girls. She lives in New York City, where she explores independent bookstores, volunteers for the Crisis Text Line, and goes to as many concerts as possible.

About Emily Lawrence

Emily Lawrence, an actor and writer, is passionate about bringing stories to life. She has narrated more than 425 audiobooks, many of which were USA Today or New York Times bestsellers, and has also worked in film, television, and theater.

About Deanna Anthony

Deanna Anthony is a classically trained singer, actress, and audiobook narrator. A former beauty queen, she has performed in over fifty regional and international theaters. When not working, she enjoys quilting and sewing, reading romance, and enjoying home-cooked meals and baked treats.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily on November 05, 2022

I received an ARC of this in exchange for an honest review. It’s out next month so I would love your thoughts if you read it! Before I start, let me just say that I think it’s really important to have a look at the content warnings for this one before going into it. The book itself began with a page......more

Goodreads review by ♥Milica♥ on July 02, 2022

The second I saw this on my Twitter feed, I knew that it would be amazing and that I had to read it. I ended up being lucky enough to score an early copy and dove into it as soon as I was able to. Death by Society is a phenomenally written book, and I don't say that lightly. It starts off slowly, set......more

Goodreads review by emma on August 15, 2022

death by society is mean girls for teenagers today if said film focused on mental health, recovery, and the repercussions of bullying. there is a good book within this, but it is one i am not the target audience for. had i read this as a teenager, i would have both adored it and had my life changed b......more

Goodreads review by Laura on December 03, 2022

2/5⭐ CHECK OUT TW BEFORE READING!!! The book has a page at the beginning of tws (I'mreally happy that authors started to include them!) In this review I mention bullying, depression, and su!cide Let's start by saying that I was not too fond of the book. I still don't really know what the plot is tbh. T......more

Goodreads review by Fanna on September 13, 2022

impressed by the sympathetic portrayal of teen girls while unravelling—and not romanticising—tough mental struggles & intense bullying, showing how vital it feels to belong, and letting hope & resilience exist in darkness. rtc.......more

Quotes

“This is real pain expressed through words and with a brutal look at female relations in high school.” Manhattan Book Review

“Elmore captures the pain and power in being a teenage girl—and tells a story you won’t forget.” Hannah Capin, author of Foul Is Fair

“Delves into the complexities of female friendships tangled in the violent spectacle of teenage popularity…[and] shows readers that it’s never too late to get up and try again.” Racquel Marie, author of Ophelia After All

“Blends the juicy drama of Mean Girls with a sobering look at the cracks in one girl’s mental health, as triggered by the savage politics of high school cliques. A subtle, incisive read.” Ryan Douglass, author of The Taking of Jake Livingston

“Death by Society isn’t afraid to dive deep into themes of mental health, bullying, trauma recovery, and the hierarchy within which teenage girls are forced to exist. A dark and weighty, yet ultimately hopeful story that readers won’t forget.” Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here

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