Book: Beth is Dead
By: Katie Bernet
Published: January 6, 2026
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Genre: YA Thriller
Pages: 400
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About Beth is Dead
When Beth’s body is found on New Year’s Day, the March girls are determined to find out what happened. There are suspects all around, and that includes their neighbor. As they are digging around to find out what happened, it doesn’t take much for them to suspect one another. There’s something that makes each of them look guilty. Even though the suspicion is growing, it’s hard to determine if it was someone in the family because their dad dragged them into the spotlight with his bestselling book about them. Could it have possibly been a crazy fan?
What I thought
When I was asked about possibly getting an advanced copy of Beth is Dead, there was no way that I was turning it down. I just had a gut feeling that I was going to like it. Well… it turns out that I was right and this book was one of my favorites of 2025.
The story follows Beth, Meg, Amy, and Jo through the past and present. The story is kind of a slow burn of a thriller, and you’re only given bits and pieces of the story to throw you off and you slowlyget more info that makes everything ultimately click. I loved it, and not once did I actually get bored with the storyline. To me, that’s impressive because there’s always a slow spot for me in most books.
Beth is Dead inglicted so many emotions out of me too. I can relate to Beth a lot, actually. I’ve always been that quiet, awkward, and boring girl. I was easily forgotten. In a way, I still kind of am. So in a way, this story has inspired me to do better and be better. I wouldn’t want the same outcome as Beth before I really get the chance to live my life. There’s a part of the story that makes me feel happy and kind of sad for Beth and Amy. Oh, how I wish they had the opportunity to sit and talk.
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