Pearl has never cared to be nice. In fact, pretty much everyone agrees she's the exact opposite. Only her oldest friends - Bea, Betty, and Kat - see her better side. It's no secret that Pearl loves to be the centre of attention, so with a starring role in the school production of Romeo & Juliet up for grabs, Pearl does everything she can to win it. Then new girl Hoshi arrives. Hoshi is beautiful, effortlessly charming, and even nice! Naturally, she immediately is cast as Juliet. A furious Pearl's worst instincts come out and she decides to ruin Hoshi's life. When her friends disapprove, however, Pearl must decide if sweet revenge is really worth risking all the trust she worked so hard to build with them. She just can't get thoughts of Hoshi out of her head - and it's not always getting even that's on her mind ... One of four connected books about best friends - don't miss the rest of the Friends Like Us Series: Bea, Betty and Kat. *Note: This book was originally published with the title Star Struck.

She's always been the 'mean one', but when Pearl needs Bea, Betty and Kat the most, can she keep her worst instincts at bay and stay Friends Like Us? A refreshing, funny story of love and redemption, perfect for fans of Geek Girl

About the Author
Jenny McLachlan is a former English teacher, who has been a successful writer since her first book was published in 2014. She is the acclaimed author of the Land of Roar and Dead Good Detectives series. She lives in Sussex and has two teenage daughters.


Book Information
ISBN 9781526678201
Author Jenny McLachlan
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Bloomsbury YA
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC