The Assassin's Guide to Dating
Will be published approx. on 13. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-5295-3733-8 (ISBN)
Description
A companion to The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting - action-packed speculative YA thrillers for fans of the Amazon Prime series The Boys and books by Marie Lu and Veronica Roth.
The First Explosion of Lila Morgan
Lila Morgan is a bombshell. Her superhuman ability, when not controlled, explodes and leaves destruction in its path. Underhill, the secret superhuman agency, views bombshells as unstable and dangerous - Lila has spent her life proving them wrong.
The Second Explosion of Lila Morgan
Now her actions and her heart rate are heavily monitored since no one trusts her to control her abilities. With this monitor, Lila can't live a normal life, not when her heart races every time she sees her new girlfriend Tru, who she's desperate to take on a first date.
The Third Explosion of Lila Morgan
Then she meets Ryan, a fellow bombshell who promises to show her how to embrace her powers away from Underhill. Will she come out unscathed with Tru by her side, or will everything blow up in her face. . .
Shadowy enemies, lifelong secrets, dangerous powers and maybe even a first date in this high-action companion story to The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting by acclaimed US author Natalie Parker .
The First Explosion of Lila Morgan
Lila Morgan is a bombshell. Her superhuman ability, when not controlled, explodes and leaves destruction in its path. Underhill, the secret superhuman agency, views bombshells as unstable and dangerous - Lila has spent her life proving them wrong.
The Second Explosion of Lila Morgan
Now her actions and her heart rate are heavily monitored since no one trusts her to control her abilities. With this monitor, Lila can't live a normal life, not when her heart races every time she sees her new girlfriend Tru, who she's desperate to take on a first date.
The Third Explosion of Lila Morgan
Then she meets Ryan, a fellow bombshell who promises to show her how to embrace her powers away from Underhill. Will she come out unscathed with Tru by her side, or will everything blow up in her face. . .
Shadowy enemies, lifelong secrets, dangerous powers and maybe even a first date in this high-action companion story to The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting by acclaimed US author Natalie Parker .
Reviews / Votes
A high-octane adventure with killer tension * Chloe Gong - bestselling author of These Violent Delights * An ambitious thriller from Parker that's one part John Wick and one part Adventures in Babysitting. . . a rip-roaring climax and adrenaline-pumping resolution will have readers on the edge of their seats, eager for more. * Publishers Weekly * A heart-pumping, high-stakes ride * Kirkus Reviews * Perfect for fans of the X Men, John Wick, or girls who kick serious booty * Justine Ireland, author of Dread Nation * Parker layers a clever plot and gripping suspense atop a gratifyingly tender and funny narrative celebrating found family * Shelf Awareness (Starred Review) *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 14 to 18 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Weight
270 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5295-3733-8 (9781529537338)
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