In this riveting debut novel, a young woman is determined to create the perfect life—husband, home, and career—until a violent incident from her past threatens to unravel everything and expose her most shocking secret of all. Twenty-eight-year-old New Yorker Ani FaNelli seems to have it all: she is a rising star at a major magazine, impossibly fit, and about to marry a handsome blueblood. But behind her veneer of perfection lies a vulnerability that she keeps buried deep, as she constantly tries to reinvent herself to keep her past trauma hidden.

Why You Should Read?

• A gripping psychological thriller that balances glitz and darkness with a sharp, singular voice.
• Features a complex and vulnerable protagonist whose journey toward redemption is both shocking and relatable.
• Perfect for fans of suspenseful narratives that explore the cost of maintaining a meticulously crafted facade.
• Offers a biting, modern critique of societal expectations and the pressure to achieve perfection.

About the Author

Jessica Knoll is an American author and journalist. She served as the senior editor for Cosmopolitan and the articles editor for Self magazine. Her debut novel, Luckiest Girl Alive, became a New York Times bestseller and was later adapted into a major motion picture. She is known for her ability to craft intense, character-driven psychological thrillers that examine the darker side of ambition and social status.