Finding Billy

Sarah J. Maxwell

2021

4.55
⚠️Content Warnings
BullyingChild AbuseDomestic ViolenceGriefMurder
An unwanted move, a new school, and a mother whose love for drink is greater than that for her daughter, Jane’s life is spiralling out of control until she meets Billy and perfection begins. Summer days drift by, warm and carefree, but Billy’s tragic past and abusive father are never far away and return to haunt him. In a world that no longer makes sense, through it all Jane believes love will prevail, but some secrets test even the greatest friendships and deepest devotion. As Jane’s drawn deeper into his world, can Billy be her happy ever after, or will unimaginable truths tear them apart and change their lives forever? With free-flowing prose, authentic dialogue, and evocative language, this compelling narrative, relatable characters, and storytelling style will break your heart. An extraordinary YA paranormal about life, love, and grief, Finding Billy pulls you in, holds fast, and takes you to the twisted brink. A shocking revelation you’ll remember long after turning the final page.
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Best for readers who enjoy:  Character-Driven · Fantasy Fiction · High pace

Character-Driven England POV: First Person Published by Whisper Publishing
Characters
Ghosts Teenagers
Sub-genre
Fantasy Fiction Romance Supernatural
Experience
Character-Driven Fast-paced Immersive
Pace
Gentle Adrenaline
Adrenaline
Tone
Light Dark
Balanced
Book length
Short Epic
Balanced
More nuance
Violence
Soft Graphic
Balanced
Romance
Background Front and centre
Balanced
Worldbuilding
Light touch Deep & dense
Light touch
Readability
Breezy Dense
Balanced
Humour
Serious Very funny
Serious
Target audience
Younger Adult
Balanced
Sarah J. Maxwell

Sarah J. Maxwell

Young Adult, Fantasy, Erotica

Sarah J. Maxwell is an English Author, primarily known for her young adult fantasy novels What The Knocker Upper Woke Up, and Finding Billy but has a range of other genres she writes in. She has been married for twenty years and has two teenagers, two dogs and a cat. Sarah is a fan of the theatre and has acted in several plays over the years.

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6 January 2026
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Really enjoyed: Finding Billy

Mixed feelings on Finding Billy, but I can see why people love it. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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6 January 2026
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Mixed feelings: Finding Billy

Finding Billy is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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6 January 2026
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Loved it: Finding Billy

⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. Finding Billy has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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6 January 2026
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Mixed feelings: Finding Billy

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6 January 2026
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Mixed feelings: Finding Billy

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6 January 2026
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Not for me: Finding Billy

Finding Billy is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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6 January 2026
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Really enjoyed: Finding Billy

I went into Finding Billy with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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