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lindseyhall44's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-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
4.0
One of Us is Back is our last trip to Bayview, which for many readers felt like home. McManus allows us to reconnect with our favorite characters, whether that be investigating a suspicious house or having a barbecue in the Rojas backyard. This was an amazing ending to an amazing trilogy, and for fans of the series, I would definitely recommend picking reading.
That being said, the plot definitely takes a back burner on this one, so if you felt so-so about books one and two, maybe this on you should skip! No matter where you stand, McManus is a phenomenal mystery writer, and I cannot wait to see what’s next from her!
Seeing Bronwyn and Nate again bumped it up from 3 to 4 stars! I would love to see an extended epilogue of them, or even a novella!
That being said, the plot definitely takes a back burner on this one, so if you felt so-so about books one and two, maybe this on you should skip! No matter where you stand, McManus is a phenomenal mystery writer, and I cannot wait to see what’s next from her!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Violence, Blood, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Classism, Infidelity, Confinement, and Cursing
sadiegenene25's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Finished this all in one sitting!! My favorite is still the second of the trilogy but I will gladly accept any excuse to read about these characters. I liked Addy’s character growth in this one a lot, and I appreciate that the author didn’t go for any gimmicky pointless breakups between the couples. I thought I figured out the whole plot twist, but it turned out I was only halfway right, which was a super fun surprise!! I wouldn’t mind another ten books just about Bronwyn and Nate but other than that I really loved the conclusion this gave to the trilogy. I thought it was especially clever how the plot ended up tying back to book 1 in such a cohesive way. It really added an extra layer to the original mystery that was so fun. Such a refreshing read to pull me out of my book slump!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Kidnapping, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Cursing
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