Can’t Wait Wednesday: The Goldens!

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released.

The Goldens by Lauren Wilson

Thriller, Standalone

eBook, Hardcover, audiobook, 304 Pages

July 15, 2025 by Flatiron Books

Blurb:

A dark, intoxicating and unputdownable thriller, simmering with atmosphere

Chloe has always dreamed of becoming a bestselling writer. Then she meets enigmatic influencer Clara Holland, and at last, Chloe has something to write about. They bond instantly, and Chloe moves into Clara’s mansion. But as Clara’s fame skyrockets, she starts behaving strangely, hosting increasingly wild parties, complete with bonfire rituals and moonlit river baptisms.

Clara opens up her home to other girls desperate to live like her. The media call it a cult, and soon Chloe begins to hear unsettling rumours from Clara’s past. After one spectacular party, a girl goes missing and the rumours take on a sinister new meaning. If Chloe can’t escape Clara’s influence, she may be next …

THE GOLDENS is about to become your newest obsession.

Why I Want to Read This Book:

I first learned about this one when I got an email for Flatiron Books’s new influencer program and requested it as an ARC (fingers crossed!). You know I love thrillers where the MC is a writer and this sounds like the perfect summer thriller to look forward to!

Will you be checking this book out? What upcoming releases are you looking forward to?