Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Becka Norwood's life is turned upside down when a new girl named Honey starts claiming to be her best friend. And it soon becomes clear as to what lengths Honey will go to make that delusion reality....
Is The Best Friend appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This classic Fear Street thriller features a stalker friend who manipulates and threatens the protagonist, with moderate psychological horror and some physical violence. The tension builds through obsessive behavior and gaslighting that may disturb sensitive readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include stalking, manipulation, and gaslighting (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by the creepy psychological tension as Becka realizes her new 'best friend' is dangerously obsessed with her.