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zarco_j's review against another edition
1.0
I am in the minority here but this didn't work for me. I found it to be predictable and choppy.
kmdomboski's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book, similar to Four Secrets but less predictable and for a more mature audience.
embermichele's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this! I was so hooked and it was a pretty solid mystery.
linzer712's review against another edition
2.0
Parts were engaging, and I did keep reading because I wanted to know what happened, but I kept expecting more of a shocking plot twist in the end. The biggest problem is pretty much all of the characters are flat so it’s difficult to care about any of them. Plus, the way the main character inserts herself into investigation of the murder case and basically becomes a camera-wielding spy was ridiculous. The concept, though, of an impenetrable bro-code felt frustratingly real, even if the individual friends involved with the crime did not.
amandawije's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this story but gave it three stars because it all wrapped up too fast and neat. Just when it was starting to get good too!
kristi_starr35's review against another edition
4.0
Five best friends hunting, one shot from a Remington, one boy dead, and no one knows who the shooter was. If they can just stick together, not let any cracks appear...
The boys - the River Point Boys - of St. Bart's are in the spotlight, the newest members of the only public high school in town - and of course the objects of close scrutiny by the DA's office. One's dad is the DA. The other families are all moneyed, untouchable.
The assistant DA is taking the case against the boys. Kate Marino and her mom work with the assistant DA, Mr. Stone, and Kate and Stone are convinced the death was no accident, that the boys are hiding a secret. Can they break the boys' silence?
Everyone has secrets. Kate had been texting Grant until shortly before his death. Her number is in her phone. But she can't let her mom or Mr. Stone know that she's connected to the boys. Instead, she observes, serving as Stone's eyes. She will help avenge Grant's death.
But the boys were already falling apart, separating. Can Kate find the thread that will unravel the whole mystery? Is she prepared for what she will find?
Develop your theories, and watch them come tumbling down. Can anyone be trusted? Does anyone deserve exoneration? You'll see. This is a mystery you won't want to put down.
The boys - the River Point Boys - of St. Bart's are in the spotlight, the newest members of the only public high school in town - and of course the objects of close scrutiny by the DA's office. One's dad is the DA. The other families are all moneyed, untouchable.
The assistant DA is taking the case against the boys. Kate Marino and her mom work with the assistant DA, Mr. Stone, and Kate and Stone are convinced the death was no accident, that the boys are hiding a secret. Can they break the boys' silence?
Everyone has secrets. Kate had been texting Grant until shortly before his death. Her number is in her phone. But she can't let her mom or Mr. Stone know that she's connected to the boys. Instead, she observes, serving as Stone's eyes. She will help avenge Grant's death.
But the boys were already falling apart, separating. Can Kate find the thread that will unravel the whole mystery? Is she prepared for what she will find?
Develop your theories, and watch them come tumbling down. Can anyone be trusted? Does anyone deserve exoneration? You'll see. This is a mystery you won't want to put down.
sasha_in_a_box's review against another edition
5.0
Outstanding YA mystery title. Unique setting (rural Texas) for the kind of YA I usually read, fantastically developed characters, a beautiful friendship, and a romance that made sense and wasn't icky or dumb. Very tight plot, lots of tension, and an ending that makes sense (I figured it out but it was still pretty good!). Oh and a BRILLIANT cover. This one sets a high standard for my 2017 young adult reads.
whatlouiseisreading's review against another edition
5.0
Yooooo this was so good.
Some people might feel like it was predictable, like I was able to work out who the killer was and other reveals ahead of time, but for once I didn’t actually mind that. There was still so much tension around the why, and how to prove it. Usually I love a ya thriller to shock me with a plot twist- and actually this did do that at one point- but with this it’s almost like you’re trying to solve it alongside the main character using police evidence and interviews, and so when you work something out a little bit ahead of when she does it feels like an accomplishment. It also shows that the author was smart in writing the book, leaving intelligent clues rather than hiding information to reveal as a twist later on.
Highly, highly recommend for YA mystery/thriller fans! I’m looking forward to reading Ashley Elston’s other book of the same genre.
Some people might feel like it was predictable, like I was able to work out who the killer was and other reveals ahead of time, but for once I didn’t actually mind that. There was still so much tension around the why, and how to prove it. Usually I love a ya thriller to shock me with a plot twist- and actually this did do that at one point- but with this it’s almost like you’re trying to solve it alongside the main character using police evidence and interviews, and so when you work something out a little bit ahead of when she does it feels like an accomplishment. It also shows that the author was smart in writing the book, leaving intelligent clues rather than hiding information to reveal as a twist later on.
Highly, highly recommend for YA mystery/thriller fans! I’m looking forward to reading Ashley Elston’s other book of the same genre.
izzyg1317's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75