Find Me

Find Me follows teenage hacker Wick Tate, who receives a diary from a dead classmate with a simple written command: "Find Me." As a skilled computer hacker living with an abusive father and trying to protect her younger sister, Wick has experience uncovering dark secrets. The investigation pulls Wick deeper into dangerous territory as she works to solve the mystery behind her classmate's death. Her growing relationship with Griff, a new student at school, provides support but also raises questions about who she can truly trust. The story combines elements of psychological thriller and young adult fiction while exploring themes of trauma, family loyalty, and the cost of uncovering the truth. Through Wick's journey, the narrative examines how past experiences shape our ability to form connections and find safety in an uncertain world.

Readers describe Find Me as a fast-paced thriller with hacking elements that keeps them guessing. Many note they finished it in one sitting. What readers liked: - Main character Wick's complex personality and backstory - Technical details about hacking feel authentic - Unpredictable plot twists - Relationship development between Wick and Griff - Dark tone and atmosphere What readers disliked: - Some found the hacking scenes confusing - Romance subplot feels forced to some readers - Ending left questions unanswered - A few readers wanted more character development for secondary characters Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (3,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (80+ reviews) Sample reader comment from Goodreads: "The mystery kept me on the edge of my seat. Wick is damaged but relatable - I was rooting for her the whole time." Some readers compare it favorably to Stieg Larsson's books due to the tech-savvy female protagonist and dark themes.

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🔍 Author Romily Bernard originally wrote Find Me while working on her MBA, balancing her writing between business classes 📱 The book explores real-world concerns about cyber security and online stalking, drawing from contemporary digital threats that teens face ✍️ Find Me was Bernard's debut novel and won the Young Adult category of the Golden Heart Award before it was even published 🦋 The protagonist Wick Tate's hacking skills were inspired by Bernard's research into actual teen hackers and their methods 💻 The novel's central plot about digital privacy and cyberstalking was ahead of its time, predating many similar YA thrillers that would later explore these themes