Friday, November 07, 2025

Five novels featuring fatal friendship failings

Born in the Midwest, Jenna Satterthwaite grew up in Spain, lived briefly in France, and is now happily settled in Chicago with her husband and three kids. Satterthwaite studied classical guitar, English Lit and French, and once upon a time was a singer-songwriter in folk band Thornfield. She loves sushi, reading in her natural habitat (aka her bed), and women taking back their power.

She is the author of Made For You and The New Year’s Party.

At CrimeReads Satterthwaite tagged "five books that deal with friend groups, toxic friendships, family and friend breakups–and of course, murder," including:
Penny Zang, Doll Parts

This debut hit shelves in August and is already finding tons of love. Described as The Virgin Suicides meets I Have Some Questions For You, this dual timeline suspense follows Sadie as she begins to uncover the truth behind the death of her estranged best friend Nikki. A book that’s a poignant picture of female friendship, as well as an ode to nostalgia, Sylvia Plath, and sad girls.
Read about another entry on the list.

--Marshal Zeringue