I Can Be Your Friend

· Bliss High Horror Book 1 · Jessica Blade
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Welcome to Bliss High, rated one of the top schools in the nation for its high test scores and outstanding academic reputation. It's also the perfect place to commit murder.


Natalie knows. She knows sweet, oblivious Mandy is meant to be hers. Lifelong friends. Forever. And Natalie won't let anyone stand in the way.

Mandy Wright is the sweetest girl at Bliss High, but unfortunately, she's also naive. She has it all: the hottest boyfriend, straight A's, the lead in the school play, everything...but a loyal friend. You see, Natalie knows things no one else does. Like the fact that Mandy's closest friends are scheming to bring her down. That her boyfriend is cheating on her. That they're all rotten, festering in their deceit, and Mandy, dear, innocent Mandy, can't see it.


But Natalie is going to bring them to justice. She'll tear their dark secrets from them, one by agonizing one, and when all their lies are revealed, Natalie will make them pay the price for their betrayal, even if that means getting blood on her hands. Because when the last lies choke on their tongues, when the last screams fade, only then can Natalie and Mandy be best friends, the way it was always meant to be.

Welcome to Bliss High, rated one of the top schools in the nation for its high test scores and outstanding academic reputation. It's also the perfect place to commit murder. Natalie knows. She knows sweet, oblivious Mandy is meant to be hers. Lifelong friends. Forever. And Natalie won't let any...

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18 reviews
Benson BC
March 30, 2026
At first, I wasn't sure if I was going to like this story. The main character, Natalie, is a little jarring and comes across full of herself. She is a very unreliable narrator. My main gripe about the writing is some of the language Natalie uses does not come across as a 17/18 year old - no matter how smart the character is. However, I'm glad I kept with it!! This reminded me of Heathers meets Single, White Female. I enjoyed the twist at the end, along with getting more perspective from Mandy.
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Barbara Campbell
January 8, 2026
I Can Be Your Friend by Jessica Blade is a dark, creepy YA thriller that’s super easy to fall into and hard to put down. It feels like a mix of high school drama and full on psycho obsession, and it gets more messed up the further you read. The vibe is very tense and a bit unhinged, so it’s fun if you like stalkerish stories, but it’s definitely not soft or cute. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Tara Smith
April 12, 2026
I loved how this was quite different from other books I've read. The storyline, twists and characters were so well thought out and executed that the story flowed beautifully keeping me captivated!. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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About the author

Jessica Blade writes YA horror. She wrote her first complete novel when she was fourteen. That's when she realized how much she adores twisty plots and psycho killers, and she's been writing ever since. Jessica also loves reading RL Stine and Christopher Pike, and when she's not creating her next terrifying story, you'll find her binging horror movies and scary video games with her awesome husband.

Jessica Blade writes YA horror. She wrote her first complete novel when she was fourteen. That's when she realized how much she adores twisty plots and psycho killers, and she's been writing ever since. Jessica also loves reading RL Stine and Christopher Pike, and when she's not creating her next...

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