Jessica Goodman is an American author known for her young adult thrillers, standing out on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. Her work is characterized by intriguing plots that explore secrets, betrayals, and mysteries in elite settings.
Before turning to writing, Goodman was an opinion editor at Cosmopolitan magazine, where she received the National Magazine Award in the personal service category. She also held editorial positions at Entertainment Weekly and HuffPost, and her articles have been published in outlets such as The Cut, Elle, Glamour, and Marie Claire.
Among her most notable novels are They Wish They Were Us (2020), which inspired a series on HBO Max; They'll Never Catch Us (2021); The Counselors (2022); The Legacies (2023); and The Meadowbrook Murders (2025). Her style has been compared to authors like Holly Jackson and Jessica Knoll.
Additionally, Goodman co-wrote Anon Pls. (2022) with the anonymous Instagram account DeuxMoi, a autofiction that explores the world of celebrity gossip.
Her work has been translated into 15 languages and continues to captivate both young and adult readers alike.
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