Joe Goldberg attempts a new chapter, leaving bookselling to pursue writing at a prestigious Harvard fellowship. He hopes to find a world where talent trumps privilege, but is quickly disillusioned by his pedigreed peers. When he meets Wonder, a fellow outsider with a shared passion for literature, Joe believes he's found a kindred spirit. Yet, as the pressures of the literary world and their own demons emerge, Joe's familiar protective instincts resurface, threatening to turn his pursuit of a fair world into a brutal endeavor.

Why You Should Read?

• Delves into Joe Goldberg's attempts at self-reinvention within an elite academic setting.
• Offers biting satire and dark humor on the literary world and social hierarchies.
• Explores themes of obsession, vulnerability, and justice through Kepnes's signature sharp prose.
• A compelling continuation of the "You" series, maintaining its unique blend of psychological suspense.