Showstopper

Name: Showstopper
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Lily Anderson
ISBN: 9798217290031

Author: Lily Anderson

Narrator: Keylor Leigh

Unabridged: 7 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 09/30/2025

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Performing Arts, Social Themes

Synopsis

"A witty summer camp murder mystery where drama unfolds both on and off the stage . . . . In this love letter to theater life, the joy and passion derived from the art form shine through brightly." ―Kirkus Reviews

TAKE YOUR FINAL BOW

The Ghostlight Youth Theater Camp isn’t the best program in the world, but to Faye, it’s home. Every summer since junior high, Faye and her friends have come together for a monthlong musical-theater intensive. For her last year before graduation, Faye’s finally ready to take center stage as her true Afro-Latina self and break out of her white-passing roles.

But as Faye steps into her spotlight, complications arise. Suddenly, she’s competing with her BFF for lead roles and distracted by the attentions of the new camp hottie. Even when the drama turns deadly, Faye remains determined to make this the best production the Ghostlight has ever seen. It must be a coincidence that the stagehands keep disappearing and having gruesome accidents, right? But dark secrets are hiding behind the scenes, and opening night might turn out to be a bloodbath.

About The Author

Lily Anderson is the Printz Honor-winning author of several novels, including SCOUT'S HONOR, UNDEAD GIRL GANG, and THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN ME IS YOU. A former school librarian, she is deeply devoted to Shakespeare, fairy tales, and podcasts. Somewhere in Northern California, she is expressing strong opinions on musical theater.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Stephanie on October 29, 2025

3.5 stars! Faye and her friends attend theater camp every summer. Upon arrival they learn their beloved director has passed away. Rumor has it, he was murdered. As production begins, so does a deadly duo. Will opening night go off without a hitch or will death take center stage? Guess what?! I was a......more

Goodreads review by Alecia (aleciareadsitall) on October 14, 2025

Thank you to PRH Audio for the gifted audiobook! Faye is headed back to her last year of a musical theater intensive camp. Alongside her best friend Kai, and the other “veterans,” Faye has big dreams this year to overcome her typecasting. When staff and students start gettjng killed off one by one,......more

Goodreads review by Amber on May 27, 2025

Thank you to Henry Holt and Co. for the eARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Lily Anderson’s Show Stopper is a YA thriller with a generous dose of camp drama, musical theater flair, and a creeping sense of danger that unfolds beneath spotlights and stage makeup. With her signature wit......more

Goodreads review by G on September 22, 2025

see, this is why we classical theater kids look down on the musical theater kids Thanks to the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for this honest review! In Showstopper, rising high school senior Faye Abernathy returns to the musical theater summer camp she spends all year desperately missing,......more

Goodreads review by Jeremy on July 16, 2025

Prepare for a Cursed Production! Showstopper was my first Lily Anderson novel; however, it most definitely won't be my last. I LOVED this writing style. Although this is labeled as young adult, the writing style and tone transcend age. The age of the main character is someone who is on the cusp of ad......more