Title: The Worst is Yet Come
Author: Trish Lundy
Publication: October 6, 2026
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Genre: Thrillers, Suspense, Teens, YA Fiction, Romance
Pages: 384

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SYNOPSIS: (From Goodreads)

High school might be officially over, but the real nightmare is just beginning. When two best friends are attacked on graduation night, only one of them makes it out alive.

Left for dead at an abandoned house but determined to find out who killed her best friend, Rose is rescued by former high school quarterback and heartthrob, Jake, who becomes an unexpected ally. . . and maybe something more. But when she learns that seventeen years ago, another girl suffered the exact same fate in the exact same place, she wonders if a murderer might be back with a vengeance. . . or is a copycat killer on the loose?

Time is running out, because whoever the killer is, they’re eager to correct their biggest letting Rose live. As Rose follows the trail of evidence, she’s led down a path of horrors that threatens to expose the insidious secrets at the heart of her community―secrets the killer will do anything to keep quiet.

REVIEW:

**A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**

I love a good YA murder mystery, and The Worst Is Yet to Come definitely delivered! This book gave me serious Holly Jackson vibes, and considering how much I loved A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, that’s a huge compliment! The story follows Rose, who survives a brutal attack only to discover that her best friend has been murdered. With the help of Jake, the boy who rescued her, she sets out to uncover what really happened. I was hooked!

I really enjoyed watching Rose and Jake work together to solve the mystery. The investigation was interesting, the suspects kept piling up, and there were plenty of secrets to uncover. I especially liked how the story moved between the past and present, slowly revealing connections between a decades-old disappearance and the current murder. Every time another piece of the puzzle fell into place, I found myself even more invested in figuring out what was happening.

There were plenty of twists and red herrings to keep me guessing, and I appreciated that the mystery remained the focus of the story. The characters were interesting, the suspense was well done, and I genuinely wanted to know how everything would come together. This is exactly the kind of YA thriller I enjoy, where the characters are actively trying to solve a crime rather than just getting caught up in endless teenage drama.

Overall, The Worst Is Yet to Come was a fantastic read! I’m pretty stingy with my five-star ratings, and this one came awfully close. If you’re a fan of Holly Jackson or love a good YA mystery filled with secrets, suspense, and amateur detectives, I would absolutely recommend picking this one up. Four very enthusiastic stars from me!