From acclaimed author Claire Messud, The Burning Girl is a captivating novel that explores the intense and complex friendship between two girls, Julia and Cassie. Growing up together in a small Massachusetts town, their bond seems unbreakable. But as adolescence unfolds, their paths diverge, revealing hidden secrets and darker truths beneath the surface of their quiet lives. Narrated by Julia, this is a profound and poignant look at memory, loyalty, and the fiery, formative relationships that define us long after they have ended.