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They'll Never Catch Us
They'll Never Catch Us | Jessica Goodman
From rising star Jessica Goodman, author of They Wish They Were Us, comes a new fast-paced thriller about two sisters vying for the top spot on their cross-country team--the only way out of their stifling small town. But their dreams are suddenly thrown into peril when a new girl threatens to take away everything they've worked for... until she disappears. Stella and Ellie Steckler are only a year apart, but their different personalities make their relationship complicated. Stella is single-minded, driven, and she keeps to herself. Cross-country running is her life and she won't let anything get in the way of being the best. Her sister Ellie is a talented runner too, but she also lets herself have fun. She has friends. She goes to parties. She has a life off the course. The sisters do have one thing in common, though: the new girl, Mila Keene. Both Stecklers' lives are upended when Mila comes to town. Mila was the top runner on her team back home and at first, Ellie and Stella view her as a threat. But soon Ellie can't help but be drawn to her warm, charming personality. After her best friend moved away and her first boyfriend betrayed her, Ellie's been looking for a friend. In a moment of weakness, she even shares her darkest secret with Mila. For her part, Stella finds herself noticing the ways she and Mila are similar. Mila is smart and strong--she's someone Stella can finally connect with. As the two get closer, Stella becomes something she vowed she'd never be: distracted. With regionals approaching and college scouts taking notice, the pressure is on. Each girl has their future on the line and they won't let friendships get in their way. But then, suddenly, Mila goes out on a training run and never returns. No one knows what happened, but all eyes are on the Steckler sisters.
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AprilMae
They'll Never Catch Us | Jessica Goodman
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Little #bookoutlet haul

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BookishGirl06
They'll Never Catch Us | Jessica Goodman
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Just finished this and it was kinda meh. The story was interesting and kinda fitting for this time of year. We even get a small romance for Stella at the end, although I don‘t feel like it made much sense to me tbh.

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OutsmartYourShelf
They'll Never Catch Us | Jessica Goodman
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this YA book, but I enjoyed reading it. The author neatly demonstrates the double standard for girls in the narrative: where on one hand we are told we can be anything/achieve anything we want, but in reality society punishes driven, ambitious girls. They are viewed with suspicion not admiration. Overall, it's a more complex read than it seems at first glance. 4🌟

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4290774105

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ClairesReads
They'll Never Catch Us | Jessica Goodman
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I came for the intense sister dynamic and the adolescent drama and I got exactly what I was looking for. Goodman is a real voice in the YA thriller genre.

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Charityann
They'll Never Catch Us | Jessica Goodman
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Mehso-so

So this one was well written, but I just couldn‘t seem to get into it. Maybe it was the obsession with running? I enjoy walking, but I‘m not a runner and have never been able to get into the few times I‘ve tried.🤷🏻‍♀️ #teamslaughter #scarathlon @Clwojick

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Moonprismpower
They'll Never Catch Us | Jessica Goodman
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The ending didn‘t seem that plausible. I was dissatisfied with the plot and the lack of enough information on characters and history. And then the confession was like a cheesy tv show tell all with flashbacks kind of Scooby ending.

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BookishTrish
They'll Never Catch Us | Jessica Goodman
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A quick YA thriller about a cross country team. I saw the first twist coming a mile away, but as only half right about the second. The ending was inspiring but completely implausible.

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LaytonBooks
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They'll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman is a new fast-paced YA thriller from the author of They Wish They Were Us, (which is getting turned into a TV show next year, and I can't wait!) The story revolves around two sisters, Stella and Ellie Steckler, who tear it up on the track. They're shining stars on their high school's track team. But what happens when the alluring and fast Mila joins the team?

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