The Thrashers Release Party with Julie Soto

Join Lovestruck Books on Monday, May 5 to celebrate the release of by Julie Soto!

In conversation with Shirlene Obuobi, Julie will discuss The Thrashers— a gripping YA thriller that delves into the complexities of teenage relationships and the struggles of self-worth. This haunting mystery follows a girl who won’t let go—even from beyond the grave. Brutal, heart-wrenching, and utterly riveting, it explores the dark, obsessive side of infatuation.

Celebrate the release and get excited to read! Your ticket includes your very own copy of The Thrashers!

Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person.

EVENT DETAILS

• 6:30 PM: Doors Open – Get settled in and ready for the discussion!
• 7:00 PM: Discussion Begins – Julie and Shirlene will dive into The Thrashers.
• 7:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask Julie anything!
• 8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations – Meet Julie, get your book signed, and snap a photo!

9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us!

ABOUT JULIE SOTO
Originally from Sacramento, Julie spent many years bouncing between New York and California before eventually settling in coastal Fort Bragg, CA. A theatre and fandom nerd, Julie can tell you the name of any Buffy episode if you pick a number 1-7, and another 1-22.

With her Bichon-Poodle brother, Charlie, she spends her days writing Rom-Coms, Adult Fantasies, and YA Thrillers, and at night, she falls asleep to Pride and Prejudice 2005 in the background.

As a playwright, Julie's musical Generation Me won the 2017 New York Musical Festival's Best Musical award, as well as Best Book for Julie's work on the script.

ABOUT THE THRASHERS
Either you're in or you're out.

Welcome to the Thrashers, the elite friend group at New Helvetia High.

They’re everything everyone wants to be.

Jodi Dillon was never meant to be one of them. Julian, Lucy, Paige, and the infamous Zack Thrasher are rich, sophisticated, and love attention. Jodi feels out of place, but Zack’s her childhood best friend, so she’s in.

Then Emily Mills, who desperately wanted to be a Thrasher, dies—and the whispers about the Thrashers begin. As Emily’s journal surfaces, detectives close in, and Jodi faces an impossible choice: betray her friends or protect herself.

But as eerie messages and strange occurrences escalate, it becomes clear—Emily isn’t done with them yet.

A twisty thrill-ride of unforgettable drama and suspense that "encapsulates the vulnerability of adolescents playing adult games" (Ali Hazelwood) from USA Today bestselling author Julie Soto, The Thrashers will keep you up at night desperate to read just one more page.

ABOUT SHIRLENE OBUOBI
Shirlene Obuobi is a Ghanaian-American physician, cartoonist, and author. She currently lives in Providence, Rhode Island, where she practices as a general cardiologist. Her novels, ON ROTATION and BETWEEN FRIENDS & LOVERS, have been featured on multiple national outlets such as Teen Vogue, the Washington Post, and Good Morning America. She is a former regular contributor at The Washington Post, and has garnered a wide audience for her comics, which discuss healthcare access, identity and equity.

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PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
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