The Girl Who Hated Everyone

Hanni Pham-easily recognized by her sharp, iconic bob cut-is seen by everyone as the sweet, soft-spoken, and gentle top student. But behind closed doors, she lives in quiet terror with her boyfriend, Jungwon. He makes no secret that he is only dating her to satisfy his physical cravings; he is impatient, rough, and grows more aggressive every day, frustrated that he hasn't "gotten what he wants" yet. Danielle Marsh is the undisputed queen of the school: cold, beautiful, and feared. She dates Sunoo, a boy who follows her around like a puppy, flashing expensive gifts she bought him. Sunoo is completely fake-he is only with her for her family's money and status. Danielle knows this, and she uses him just as much. She is a narcissist who believes the world revolves around her, a sadist who thrills at the sight of pain, and she has a secret, obsessive bloodlust she hides perfectly well. To everyone else, Hanni and Danielle are bitter rivals, constantly competing for grades, popularity, and social status. They hate each other publicly, but when Danielle catches Hanni crying after a terrifying confrontation with Jungwon, everything shifts. Instead of mocking her pain, Danielle is intrigued, possessive, and hungry. She pulls Hanni into her dark world. They cheat on their boyfriends instantly, trading trauma for a twisted, passionate romance. Danielle teaches Hanni how to be strong, dangerous, and how to find safety in darkness. Hanni-with her soft bob and even softer heart-becomes the only person Danielle allows close enough to see her monsters, and the only one capable of saving her from herself. They destroy the boys who used them and heal each other in the process.