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tesscari's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
alongreader's review against another edition
4.0
Plum is tired of her influencer sister getting freebies and attention. When an invitation arrives for 'the ultimate festival' Plum liberates it and invites her two best friends along with her. Things start to go wrong almost immediately, though, and they soon realise there are only a handful of people at the 'festival', almost no supplies, and worst of all; no internet. No, wait. Worst of all; people keep getting killed. Plum and her friends Marlowe and Sofia (back copy lists her as Antonio) have to figure out who the murderer is, and isn't, before they become the victims of the Murder Festival.
This is a fun, slightly over the top murder mystery. I've seen other readers complain that this isn't very serious, but it isn't meant to be; it's just a fun read, albeit one that makes complete sense and says some important things about influencer culture and about not being jealous of other people.
The action moves along beautifully; there's plenty of hints and things mentioned in passing that are important later. The characters are great. I'm so glad that one particular person wasn't the killer, but I won't say which. I also loved all the references to other thrillers in movies and books, too - really clever, and I've added a few to my watch/reading list!
There's a very small amount of romance in this book. Personally, I can take or leave romance, so I actually really enjoyed it, and I loved the focus on family and friend love instead. But I know some readers don't like books without romance, so just be aware.
If you're looking for a perfectly serious, average locked-room thriller, this isn't it. If you're looking for a fun, absorbing read that will have you gasping one minute and laughing the next - yep, this is the one. I really enjoyed.
You're So Dead publishes on the 15th of June, 2021. I received a free copy and am giving an honest review.
This is a fun, slightly over the top murder mystery. I've seen other readers complain that this isn't very serious, but it isn't meant to be; it's just a fun read, albeit one that makes complete sense and says some important things about influencer culture and about not being jealous of other people.
The action moves along beautifully; there's plenty of hints and things mentioned in passing that are important later. The characters are great. I'm so glad that one particular person wasn't the killer, but I won't say which. I also loved all the references to other thrillers in movies and books, too - really clever, and I've added a few to my watch/reading list!
There's a very small amount of romance in this book. Personally, I can take or leave romance, so I actually really enjoyed it, and I loved the focus on family and friend love instead. But I know some readers don't like books without romance, so just be aware.
If you're looking for a perfectly serious, average locked-room thriller, this isn't it. If you're looking for a fun, absorbing read that will have you gasping one minute and laughing the next - yep, this is the one. I really enjoyed.
You're So Dead publishes on the 15th of June, 2021. I received a free copy and am giving an honest review.
yuuto's review against another edition
3.0
The big reveal kinda felt like a letdown to me. The story was ok, nothing absolutely stellar that I’d go out of my way to recommend, but if you want to read about influencers getting murdered on an island, this book has that for you.
Best character: the chicken Henrietta
Best character: the chicken Henrietta
hitbooksnotgirlz's review against another edition
3.0
While I enjoyed the dynamic between Plum and her best friends Marlowe and Sofia, the story itself was almost painfully disappointing. Lame.
thenextgenlibrarian's review against another edition
Pretty Little Liars meets And Then There We’re None in You’re So Dead.
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Plum Winter has always come second to her sister, Peach, who is a social media influencer. When an opportunity to attend an luxurious arts and music festival for celebrities and influencers arrives for her sister, Plum steals the invite and takes her two best friends for spring break. But when they get there, it’s anything but a retreat. A killer is tracking down influencers and murdering them one by one. Suddenly Plum doesn’t want to be famous anymore.
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Ugh this book. Shallow characters, staccato plot, lame ending—my advice is to read One of Us is Lying or Truly Devious if you’re looking for a YA mystery. Too silly for me.
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Plum Winter has always come second to her sister, Peach, who is a social media influencer. When an opportunity to attend an luxurious arts and music festival for celebrities and influencers arrives for her sister, Plum steals the invite and takes her two best friends for spring break. But when they get there, it’s anything but a retreat. A killer is tracking down influencers and murdering them one by one. Suddenly Plum doesn’t want to be famous anymore.
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Ugh this book. Shallow characters, staccato plot, lame ending—my advice is to read One of Us is Lying or Truly Devious if you’re looking for a YA mystery. Too silly for me.
abigaillaurawriter's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a fabulous take on a locked room thriller with unlikable characters! I thought it was so clever (and humorous) and perfect for a YA audience. Locked room thrillers are my favorite so I ate this one up! I really enjoyed the twists and the plot and the suspense. So good!
thenextgenlib's review against another edition
Pretty Little Liars meets And Then There We’re None in You’re So Dead.
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Plum Winter has always come second to her sister, Peach, who is a social media influencer. When an opportunity to attend an luxurious arts and music festival for celebrities and influencers arrives for her sister, Plum steals the invite and takes her two best friends for spring break. But when they get there, it’s anything but a retreat. A killer is tracking down influencers and murdering them one by one. Suddenly Plum doesn’t want to be famous anymore.
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Ugh this book. Shallow characters, staccato plot, lame ending—my advice is to read One of Us is Lying or Truly Devious if you’re looking for a YA mystery. Too silly for me.
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Plum Winter has always come second to her sister, Peach, who is a social media influencer. When an opportunity to attend an luxurious arts and music festival for celebrities and influencers arrives for her sister, Plum steals the invite and takes her two best friends for spring break. But when they get there, it’s anything but a retreat. A killer is tracking down influencers and murdering them one by one. Suddenly Plum doesn’t want to be famous anymore.
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Ugh this book. Shallow characters, staccato plot, lame ending—my advice is to read One of Us is Lying or Truly Devious if you’re looking for a YA mystery. Too silly for me.