Description
Description
Two teen con-artists must execute an almost impossible scam at an exclusive mansion in this thriller that's White Lotus meets Mexican Gothic - for teens.
Lola and I grew up hearing that we could become anything, but our parents hadn't meant it the way gringo parents did. They meant it as a warning. Lola and Lisandro are actors during Hollywood's Golden Age, but you won't see them on any silver screen. Instead, these siblings use their talents to scam the rich and famous out of their ill-begotten cash. They have their act down to a science: Lola plays the tragic ghost who haunts the mansions of the wealthy, and Lisandro plays the brave spiritualist who will help her soul find peace. For a small fee, of course. The siblings have their sights set on their next target: The Coterie, the opulent estate of newspaper tycoon Bixby Fairfax and his famous mistress Blythe Bell. A score this big will allow them to move... well, anywhere but here. But this job requires them to do something they've never done before: switch roles. And as strange things keep happening at The Coterie... things that even Lola and Lisandro can't explain. As they are drawn deeper into The Coterie's gleaming façade and tensions rise between brother and sister, one question looms over them. Will they be able to pull off their act? Or will this be their last performance? Brimming with Anne-Marie McLemore's signature atmospheric writing, We Could Be Anyone is perfect for readers who love:- Queer Romance
- Con Artists
- Old Money Glamor
- Myths and Folklore
- Ryan La Sala books
About the Author
About the Author
Anna-Marie McLemore is the author of The Weight of Feathers, When the Moon Was Ours (longlisted for the National Book Award), Wild Beauty, Blanca & Roja, Dark and Deepest Red, The Mirror Season (longlisted for the National Book Award), Lakelore, Venom & Vow, and Flawless Girls.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"McLemore's latest novel for young adults may be their best, elegantly weaving together the threads that define their work: magical realism, mythology, and queer acceptance... McLemore crafts a story rich with allusion to mythical tales of metamorphosis and transformation." -School Library Journal, starred review
"Balancing depictions of searing rage and the costs of unfettered greed against a gorgeously rendered backdrop enriched by instances of queer love and acceptance, lush prose and deft character writing intertwine for a spectacular offering." - Publishers Weekly, starred review"McLemore once again demonstrates their incredible ability to build out tales of naturalistic magical realism... Pass to longstanding McLemore fans and those who love to indulge in magical realism." -Booklist, starred review
"This is a gorgeously layered story of sibling loyalty, grief, queer identity, and vengeance." -BCCB "An exquisitely crafted YA tale about the prescribed bounds of femininity by Anna-Marie McLemore... Flawless Girls splits storied notions of proper femininity--and gender itself--apart at the seams in an exemplary portrait of learning to express oneself... McLemore's signature prose both cuts like ice and rolls languidly off the tongue." --Shelf Awareness, starred review on Flawless Girls "Enemies-to-lovers romances rarely offer this much emotional depth, and fans of the trope will find a lot to love about this coauthored romantic YA fantasy." --Booklist, starred review on Venom & Vow "McLemore cleverly and subtly weaves in imagery from the source material while crafting a unique look at queer relations in 1920s New York, and lush prose skillfully depicts the characters' yearning for freedom and acceptance. This is a compelling reimagining, and a stunner in its own right." --Publishers Weekly, starred review on Self-Made Boys "Compelling and satisfying for Gatsby fans, critics, and neophytes alike, avoiding and subverting tropes and giving the main quartet the happy endings they deserve. In this absolutely stunning work, McLemore delivers their signature lyrical prose and rich symbolism. ... Richly imagined, fiercely tender, and achingly beautiful." --Kirkus, starred review on Self-Made Boys
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Feiwel & Friends
Pub date:
2026-05-26
Length:
288 pages
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