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Set more than one hundred years after the Borden murders, this propulsive, supernatural thriller imagines what might happen if history were to repeat itself today. Perfect for fans of Kara Thomas and Courtney Summers!

When Mariella Morse accuses her boyfriend, Vik Gomez, of murdering her wealthy parents with an axe, the town is quick to believe her. It doesn’t help that Vik is caught standing over her parents’ bodies with blood on his hands, unable to remember anything about the night in question.

But Vik’s sister, Tessa, knows that Vik would never be capable of such a gruesome crime. Haunted by the mistakes she made that led her family to move to Fall River, MA in the first place, she sets out to prove her brother’s innocence.

Tessa’s search for answers will lead her into a sprawling, notoriously cursed forest, where she and Mariella must face a darkness that has lurked within their town since before the days of Lizzie Borden—the original axe murderess of Fall River.
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    12 - 17 years
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    336 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
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    HL710L
  6. Dimensions
    5.81 x 1.13 x 8.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Delacorte Press
  8. Publication date
    October 10, 2023
  9. ISBN-10
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Read the propulsive supernatural thriller inspired by the Lizzie Borden Murders
Will history repeat itself?

"Gripping, delightfully shocking, and brilliantly sharp." -Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of The New Girl

"A thrillingly twisted tale." -Ann Fraistat, author of What We Harvest

"An absorbing deadly spiral." -Hailey Piper, author of Queen of Teeth

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"Hatchet Girls boasts both a wildly unique premise and a story with surprising depth.”—PASTE

"A fresh, fantastic twist on a crime with an enduring legacy."—Kirkus Reviews

"This bone-chilling speculative horror drips with blood, gore, and engaging originality."—PW

"This is a fantastic thriller to entice readers who can't get enough true crime and like it flavored with a bit of the supernatural."—YABooksCentral

"Expertly written. If you’re a fan of supernatural mysteries, horror thrillers, or complicated female characters, Hatchet Girls is the next book you need to add to your TBR."—Culturess

"What begins as a mystery with a hint of creep factor soon develops into a full-fledged supernatural thriller."—Booklist

"Gripping, delightfully shocking, and brilliantly sharp. Rodriguez Wallach has sliced into my heart with this one. So unforgettable!"—Jesse Q. Sutanto, nationally bestselling author of The New Girl and The Obsession

"A thrillingly twisted tale of haunted whispers and reeking secrets, Hatchet Girls is sharp as an axe."—Ann Fraistat, author ofWhat We Harvest

"A propulsive thrill of a book! You think you know what happens next, but there's a twist around every corner."—Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of Labyrinth Lost

"An absorbing, deadly spiral of shadowed history and family secrets. Rodriguez Wallach knows exactly where to strike. Once Hatchet Girls digs the blade in, there's no escape."—Hailey Piper, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Queen of Teeth

"Hatchet Girls is a bloody good time! Mesmerizing and creepy, Diana Rodriquez Wallach combines an evocative setting with historical legends to weave a gripping tale about a modern-day axe murder. With its relentless pacing, Hatchet Girls takes you in its teeth and doesn't let go until the final, spine-tingling chapter!"—Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Friends Like These

"Hatchet Girls storms the YA horror realm with blistering, unputdownable storytelling. A magnificent setting, characters full of surprises, and clever twists team up for a heart pounding ride. Hold on to your hatchets! And don’t miss this stunner."—Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow

"Absolutely riveting! Hatchet Girls is a must read filled with clever twists, dark thrills, and strong women. I loved every page."—Melissa Marr, NYT bestselling Author of Graveminder

"An intense, feminist, thrill ride of a novel, Hatchet Girls brings the macabre world of Lizzie Borden into the twenty-first century. A must-read for fans of Claire Legrand and Kendare Blake."—Amalie Jahn, USA Today bestselling author of The Next to Last Mistake

"A slick murder mystery packaged within the terror of supernatural possession, Hatchet Girls feels at home set in Lizzie Borden's house, and the Fortean forest of the Bridgewater Triangle."—Johnny Compton, author of The Spite House

"Hatchet Girls had me second-guessing every character, every motive, and kept me up late reading to find out what would happen. Layer that with the lore of the Lizzie Borden murders, and it's a winning combination both teens and adults will not be able to put down."—P. J. Hoover, author of Solstice

About the Author

Diana Rodriguez Wallach is a lover of ghosts, historical murders, and all things spooky. She is also the author of eight YA novels, including her YA horror novels Small Town Monsters and Hatchet Girls. She currently lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and two children.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Delacorte Press (October 10, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593643410
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593643419
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 17 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL710L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.81 x 1.13 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Diana Rodriguez Wallach is a multi-published author of young adult novels.

Her most recent, Small Town Monsters, is a YA Latinx horror novel that published in September 2021 through Random House’s Underlined imprint. Her next YA horror, Hatchet Girls, will publish in hardback in Fall 2023 through Random House’s Delacorte imprint.

Additionally, Diana is the author of the Anastasia Phoenix Series (Entangled Publishing), a trilogy of young adult spy thrillers. The first book in the series, Proof of Lies, has been optioned for film and was chosen as a finalist for the 2018 International Thriller Awards for Best Young Adult Novel. Additionally, Bustle listed her as one of the “Top Nine Latinx Authors to Read for Women’s History Month 2017,” and Paste named Proof of Lies one of the “Top 10 Best Young Adult Books for March 2017.”

Diana is also the author of three YA contemporary Latina novels: Amor and Summer Secrets, Amigas and School Scandals, and Adios to All The Drama (Kensington Books). Amor and Summer Secrets placed second at the 2009 International Latino Book Awards for Best Young Adult Novel. She also penned a YA short-story collection entitled Mirror, Mirror (Buzz Books, 2013).

In 2011, she published a highly regarded essay in Dear Bully: 70 Authors Tell Their Stories (HarperCollins). It was the only essay chosen from the anthology by Scholastic to be used in its classroom materials. Diana also is featured in the anthology, Latina Authors and Their Muses (Twilight Times Books, 2015).

Diana taught Creative Writing through Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth for six years, she has been a mentor for SCBWI and Las Musas, and she currently teaches Creative Writing Workshops in schools throughout the Northeast. She holds a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University, and lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband, two kids, and two cats. Visit: www.dianarodriguezwallach.com

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Susan L Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrills Sharper Than an Axe
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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Dive into the heart of darkness with "Hatchet Girls," where the legacy of Lizzie Borden collides with the 21st century. In this gripping YA supernatural thriller, history's chilling breath whispers through the streets of Fall River, ensnaring you in a web of suspense and shadow.

Wallach's masterful narrative cuts deep, weaving fiction and facts with a story so thrilling it sends shivers down your spine. Prepare to be bewitched by a plot that twists and turns, where every page sharpens the appetite for the next. This novel proves impossible to put down, ensnaring YA and adult readers alike in its chilling embrace.
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Liz Reyes
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Creepy YA Must Read
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
Lizzie Borden took an axe,
And gave her mother forty whacks,
And when she saw what she had done,
She gave her father forty-one.

I truly enjoyed the aspect of a true crime incorporated with this YA horror/mystery book.

I thought the premise was brilliant, it was very creepy and unsettling. The true history behind the town and forest added a serious unnerving feeling that I couldn't shake even afterwards.

Perfect for the age range. The vocabulary fit and enhanced the experience. The pacing was quick but that's what made me want to continue reading along.

Overall, this is a solid 4 out 5 star YA read!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Hatchet Girls
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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What if the horrors that occured in Lizzie Borden's home were the result of some lingering evil? Mariella is a descendent of the family and her family are killed in an equally brutal axe attack. Caught standing over the bodies is Mariella's boyfriend, Vik. But Vik's sister knows he would never commit such a crime and is desparate to get to the truth.

I loved the concept of this one. The evil was really awesome and I thought the how and why were just a perfect creepy Stephen King-like concept. I liked the switching of POVs and the back and forth in time. But, the text was perhaps a bit too whiny YA at times for me. It wasn't unreadable but felt like it could have used another edit to tighten it up a bit. Still a fun horror read!
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Cece B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for bookclub
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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I absolutely loved this book!!! And it was such a perfect book club book!
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I absolutely loved this book!!! And it was such a perfect book club book!
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Pat Freeland
5.0 out of 5 stars Creepy in the best way!
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
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Scary in all the right places, this book had my heart pounding. I loved how fast the characters and story sucked me in and the way the Lizzie Borden history was woven in.
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Bianca Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars Creepy YA Horror Fun
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
This was such a fun YA horror! Hatchet Girls takes place in the town where the real life Lizzie Borden situation occurred. Now it seems that the same situation has happened again, with our main character, Tessa's, brother being accused of murdering his girlfriend, Mariella's, parents with an axe. From the police's standpoint, it seems like a clear open and shut case, especially with Mariella being a witness. The only thing is Tessa's brother doesn't remember anything. In order to save her brother's freedom, Tessa takes it upon herself to figure out what really happened that night and stumbles upon some supernatural happenings.

This one was a great read for the Halloween season! I loved how it was structured, with being from Tessa's point of view after the murders and Mariella's point of view leading up to the murders. It was nicely paced and it truly was a creepy story. I thought the ending was also done really well, something that a lot of horrors tend to lack on.

I also really appreciated that the author included the known facts of the Lizzie Borden story at the end of the book. I thought that was really tasteful since it was a real story with real victims.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this to someone who's looking for a spooky Halloween read, but maybe doesn't want something too intense.
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Lillian168
5.0 out of 5 stars For no mere mortal can resist
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
Having older sisters may seem fun in theory but the reality is that my older sisters, could at times, be relentless. So, I have this memory of being quite young and seeing a Vincent Price film that absolutely terrified me. And so of course my older sisters used this knowledge against me at every given point.

So perhaps, I really did need the life lesson, never let them see you sweat. Thus, after decades of sublimating fear, I’ve inadvertently become immune to scary movies and books. Still, they do hold a special place and a certain appeal.

Taking bits of truth and spicing it up with fiction Hatchet Girls by Diana Rodriquez Wallach immerses the readers into a modern-day world of a Lizzie Borden legacy.

For anyone who has no idea who Lizzie Borden was, there’s Google and now there’s Hatchet Girls.

Strangely enough, I’ve known about Lizzie Borden for too many decades to count. It may be true I might inadvertently be giving away age by confessing to reciting the Lizzie Borden’s chant when I was a child, but I’m okay with that.

This story featuring two POVs and two young girls struggling in the midst of a horrifying ax murder, was tantalizing from the jump. Throw in the life and death stakes and the eerie possibilities of specters and you have my undivided attention.

Maybe there still are hints of Vincent Price lurking in some shadowy corner of my mind and Diana has got his number.
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