Natural Selection
Three girls bond in unsettling ways when a grizzly starts picking off known abusers in their secluded mountain town in this darkly funny, deeply feminist novel for fans of books like The Honeys and Wilder Girls.
When it comes to boys and bears, always choose the bear.
The girls of Riverside are raised to grin and bear it. Until three of them can’t anymore.
Megan Lawless (aka Outlaw): Riverside born and raised. Lettered in volleyball, basketball, and track. HATES Kevin Johnson, but tolerates him for her best friend, Megan.
Megan Deloria: Outlaw’s ride or die. Riverside royalty and soon to be valedictorian. Shoo-in for the homecoming crown alongside her boyfriend, Kevin.
Meghan Bach (aka Bee): Moved to Riverside last year. Still the “new girl.” Pulls tarot cards daily. Just wants to forget what happened last summer at that party with Kevin.
And then there’s Kevin Johnson: Riverside’s Golden Boy. Only scared of two things—the dark and bears. Soon, he’ll be scared of three more.
Because Megan, Megan, and Meghan are done with Kevin, and they’re about to teach everyone in their tiny rural town the new natural order: Predator, meet prey.
Additional information
| Genre | Horror, LGBTQ+, Speculative, Thriller/Suspense |
|---|---|
| Age | Young Adult |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House |
| Imprint | Delacorte |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format(s) | Audiobook, eBook, Hardcover |
| Author | Clare Edge |
| Release Date | 25 August 2026 |
| Release Month | August Releases |
| Author Identity | Disabled, LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, Plus Size |
| Content Rep | LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence |
