I haven’t thought about this series in such a long time as I had a backlog of posts, but now I’ve run out so I need to have a sit down and plan out future posts. I was choosing books for this at random so I desperately need to go through my Goodreads and make an actual list.
Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
I’ve not long finished watching the adaptation of One Of Us Is Lying and I really enjoyed it. I think this would also make a great adaptation, but as either a film or mini series. There isn’t enough content to fill out mutiple seasons of a show, but it would be great to see either way.
Two Can Keep a Secret is a really fun mystery that will play well to a teen audience. Well not just teens, but I don’t think older audiences would enjoy it so much.
Goodreads synopsis: Echo Ridge is small-town America. Ellery’s never been there, but she’s heard all about it. Her aunt went missing there at age seventeen. And only five years ago, a homecoming queen put the town on the map when she was killed. Now Ellery has to move there to live with a grandmother she barely knows.
The town is picture-perfect, but it’s hiding secrets. And before school even begins for Ellery, someone’s declared open season on homecoming, promising to make it as dangerous as it was five years ago. Then, almost as if to prove it, another girl goes missing.
Ellery knows all about secrets. Her mother has them; her grandmother does too. And the longer she’s in Echo Ridge, the clearer it becomes that everyone there is hiding something. The thing is, secrets are dangerous–and most people aren’t good at keeping them. Which is why in Echo Ridge, it’s safest to keep your secrets to yourself.
Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli
This is another that would be a Netflix/Prime Original. This wasn’t the best book I’ve ever read but the ‘friend rival’ trope would translate well to a teen dramedy film. After the recent success of Do Revenge, I could see this film doing very well. Similar vibes but instead of taking revenge against an enemy it’s two friends fighting for the same guy, with a great twist may I add.
Synopsis: Contrary to popular belief, best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker are not codependent. Carpooling to and from theatre rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient. Consulting each other on every single life decision? Basic good judgment. Pining for the same guys from afar? Shared crushes are more fun anyway.
But when Kate and Andy’s latest long-distance crush shows up at their school, everything goes off script. Matt Olsson is talented and sweet, and Kate likes him. She really likes him. The only problem? So does Anderson.
Turns out, communal crushes aren’t so fun when real feelings are involved. This one might even bring the curtains down on Kate and Anderson’s friendship.
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