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Pretty Furious by E.K. Johnston

Pretty Furious

E.K. Johnston

Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · April 15, 2025

#1 NYT Bestseller E.K. Johnston returns to contemporary feminist YA.

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Who it’s for
Five girls, a small town, and a shared sense that justice is theirs to give.
Genres
Friendship for Teens, YA LGBTQ+, YA Stories About Girls & Women
Published
Penguin Young Readers Group, April 15, 2025

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About this book

#1 NYT Bestseller E.K. Johnston returns to contemporary feminist YA. This story of a small town, fierce friendships, and revenge served cold is a perfect companion to Exit, Pursued by a Bear. In the small town of Eganston, Ontario, five good girls have had enough. They’ve experienced the best of what their community has to offer, but they’ve seen the darker side too. Together, they’ve decided that it’s time for a reckoning and that justice is their privilege to give.

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Five girls, a small town, and a shared sense that justice is theirs to give.

Come here for

  • Fierce friendships and a small-town reckoning
  • Contemporary feminist YA with revenge in the mix

Expect

  • Friendship with an edge
  • A story centered on girls seeking a reckoning

Where it sits

YA Stories About Girls & Women58%
YA LGBTQ+47%
Friendship for Teens40%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • YA Stories About Girls & Women
  • Bullying for Teens
  • Friendship for Teens
Authors
E.K. Johnston
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
April 15, 2025
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
YA Stories About Girls & Women