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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
3.5. Not bad could've been worse. Liked the truly devious 1930s parts
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really like this book because it is fast paced and has a lot of riddles and mystery while also driving the story of the different characters. I'm so excited to read the second book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Death of parent
Okay this book had me in its claws from start to finish. When I was getting towards the end of the book, I found myself wishing that the book was longer. Good thing theres more books in the series for me to enjoy!
"True-crime aficionado Stevie Bell is set to begin her first year at Ellingham Academy, and she has an ambitious plan: She will solve this cold case. That is, she will solve the case when she gets a grip on her demanding new school life and her housemates: the inventor, the novelist, the actor, the artist, and the jokester. But something strange is happening. Truly Devious makes a surprise return, and death revisits Ellingham Academy. The past has crawled out of its grave. Someone has gotten away with murder. "
This book reminds me a lot of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Both main protagonists go out to try to solve a case from the past; a case most people have thought came to end and pushed into the back of their minds. However, I liked Truly Devious better.
The setting was very thoughtful and clever; A place that is relatable, but doesn't exist. It's not too far fetched but hasn't been made yet so you are eager to go on this adventure with Stevie. I also found that each character that Stevie had come in contact with had a lot of unique personality and makes them feel like a part of the story. Maureen uses a classic trope of cut-out letters and randsom phone calls demanding for money, and puts their own twist into it.
Overall this book gets a 5/5 stars from me. Super awesome and truly spectacular :D
"True-crime aficionado Stevie Bell is set to begin her first year at Ellingham Academy, and she has an ambitious plan: She will solve this cold case. That is, she will solve the case when she gets a grip on her demanding new school life and her housemates: the inventor, the novelist, the actor, the artist, and the jokester. But something strange is happening. Truly Devious makes a surprise return, and death revisits Ellingham Academy. The past has crawled out of its grave. Someone has gotten away with murder. "
This book reminds me a lot of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Both main protagonists go out to try to solve a case from the past; a case most people have thought came to end and pushed into the back of their minds. However, I liked Truly Devious better.
The setting was very thoughtful and clever; A place that is relatable, but doesn't exist. It's not too far fetched but hasn't been made yet so you are eager to go on this adventure with Stevie. I also found that each character that Stevie had come in contact with had a lot of unique personality and makes them feel like a part of the story. Maureen uses a classic trope of cut-out letters and randsom phone calls demanding for money, and puts their own twist into it.
Overall this book gets a 5/5 stars from me. Super awesome and truly spectacular :D
No creo que haya un problema con el libro como tal, solo que no va dirigido a mi tipo de audiencia.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
It was a lot of boring bits to actually get to the exciting parts. Im so mad at the cliff hanger ending because I didn't want to continue the series.
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes