Everything You Want Me to Be

In Everything You Want Me to Be, the life of high school senior Hattie Hoffman unfolds against the backdrop of a chilling murder mystery in a small town. After she is found brutally stabbed on the first night of her school play, local sheriff Del Goodman, a family friend, dives into the investigation, only to uncover deeper secrets and complexities surrounding Hattie's life and the roles she played. Told through the perspectives of Del, Hattie, and a new English teacher facing personal turmoil, this gripping tale explores themes of identity, deception, and the fine line between innocence and guilt.