The Blonde Dies First Kindle Edition BY Joelle Wellington

A group of friends fights to choose their own fates in this trope-savvy, self-referential young adult thriller from the acclaimed author of Their Vicious Games. In the spirit of the Scream movies, this tale centers on a demonic force that follows the rules of horror films.

Devon has always been left behind by her genius twin sister, Drew, and it's become a fact of life. But Devon has one last plan before Drew leaves for college a year early—The Best Summer Ever. However, after diving headfirst into their grand plans, the twins and their chaotic circle of friends discover the perils of messing with a Ouija board. Soon, they find themselves hunted by a demonic entity that doesn’t quite follow the rules of the supernatural.

Instead of traditional demonic terror, the threat follows a disturbingly human pattern—targeting them in classic slasher movie kill order. Devon, the blonde, is first on the list, and her decade-long crush, Yaya, must step up as the Final Girl who needs to kill or be killed to end the cycle.

Devon has never liked playing by anyone else’s rules, even those of a demon. As the terror escalates, she feels Drew and Yaya slipping away from her, despite her efforts to help them survive. Can they use their horror movie knowledge to turn the tables and become the hunters rather than the hunted? Or will their Best Summer Ever become their last?