Jennifer Mathieu Book order (chronological)
This author crafts compelling narratives primarily for young adult readers, delving into themes and experiences that resonate deeply with adolescents. Her work is characterized by a commitment to realistic portrayals of characters and their journeys, offering readers relatable and authentic stories. She aims to create engaging fiction that reflects the challenges and triumphs of growing up, making her a significant voice in contemporary YA literature. Her writing style is both accessible and insightful, drawing readers into the emotional landscapes of her characters.
Down Came the Rain
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
From the acclaimed author of Moxie - now a Netflix film - and Bad Girls Never Say Die comes a bold novel about two young activists who find love and themselves as they tackle the threat of climate change.
Bad Girls Never Say Die
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Evie Barnes is a bad girl. And everyone knows that bad girls make the best friends ... A story of murder, secrets and tragedy from the author of MOXIE - as seen on Netflix.
The Liars of Mariposa Island
- 341 pages
- 12 hours of reading
From the author of Moxie comes a stunning novel told in three voices about the lies families tell to survive. Every year, summer begins when the Callahans arrive on Mariposa Island. That’s when Elena Finney gets to escape her unstable, controlling mother by babysitting for their two children. And the summer of 1986 promises to be extra special when she meets J.C., the new boy in town, whose kisses make Elena feel like she’s been transported to a new world. Joaquin Finney can’t imagine why anyone would want to come to Mariposa Island. He just graduated from high school and dreams about going to California to find his father and escape his mother’s manipulation. The Liars of Mariposa Island follows siblings Elena and Joaquin, with flashbacks to their mother's experience as a teenage refugee fleeing the Cuban revolution.Jennifer Mathieu’s multilayered novel explores the nature of secrets, lies, and fierce, destructive love.
Moxie. Movie Tie-In
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
In a small Texas town where high school football reigns supreme, Viv, sixteen, starts a feminist revolution using anonymously-written zines
The Truth About Alice
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
"When ugly rumors and lies about Alice Franklin start after one of the guys she allegedly slept with at a party dies in a car accident, questions about truth arise in her small town"--