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jenn_romeyn's review against another edition
4.0
I gave The Agatha’s a solid 4-star rating. I am not at a murder mystery or thriller reader, but I am a young adult fiction lover, and this book gave me enough YA vibes to not be scared at night. The book follows a young girl Alice who embarks on a mission to solve the murder of her ex best friend. If you did not pick up by the title, Alice is a huge fan of Agatha Christie novels and makes many mentions of her work throughout the story. She is joined by Iris, an unlikely friend in solving the towns murder mystery.
*TW as this book does mention domestic abuse and teenage violence. I listened on audiobook and appreciated the differing voices for each character’s viewpoint and found it very easy to follow along.
*TW as this book does mention domestic abuse and teenage violence. I listened on audiobook and appreciated the differing voices for each character’s viewpoint and found it very easy to follow along.
thedinosaur's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
iyareads's review against another edition
4.0
Huge thanks to PRH International, and Kathleen Glasgow & Liz Lawson for my ARC in exchange for the honest review.
It was fantastic! The characters, the mystery, and the writing style were all appealing to me. The mystery was intriguing, and the characters' attempts to unravel evidence and find out what happened were beautifully described. Fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, One of Us Is Lying, and Truly Devious will enjoy The Agathas. It was a fast-paced and very captivating teen detective novel idea. Alice and Iris, the two characters whose viewpoints we follow throughout the novel, have distinct voices that hook you in and keep you engaged until the very last page. When Alice and Iris first meet, their lives are incredibly different, yet their chemistry makes it feel as if they're discovering about each other for the first time while also knowing so much about one other. As they worked together to figure together the clues, I enjoyed watching them become unusual friends and allies. With intriguing supporting characters and lots of action to keep the plot moving.
The Agathas tore my heart out with their exceptionally angsty, horrific, realistic words and amazing characters collaborated to produce something special. If you're a fan of Agatha Christie, YA, and mysteries, then you should pick this one up. Highly recommended.
It was fantastic! The characters, the mystery, and the writing style were all appealing to me. The mystery was intriguing, and the characters' attempts to unravel evidence and find out what happened were beautifully described. Fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, One of Us Is Lying, and Truly Devious will enjoy The Agathas. It was a fast-paced and very captivating teen detective novel idea. Alice and Iris, the two characters whose viewpoints we follow throughout the novel, have distinct voices that hook you in and keep you engaged until the very last page. When Alice and Iris first meet, their lives are incredibly different, yet their chemistry makes it feel as if they're discovering about each other for the first time while also knowing so much about one other. As they worked together to figure together the clues, I enjoyed watching them become unusual friends and allies. With intriguing supporting characters and lots of action to keep the plot moving.
The Agathas tore my heart out with their exceptionally angsty, horrific, realistic words and amazing characters collaborated to produce something special. If you're a fan of Agatha Christie, YA, and mysteries, then you should pick this one up. Highly recommended.
christygsp's review against another edition
3.75
Enjoyable team up with a definite Veronica Mars feel to it. The mystery was good, I liked the writing, it was a good pace and I thought the development of plot and characters was really well done. I would definitely read about Iris and Alice again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, and Murder
melissa125's review against another edition
4.0
Such a great reading experience. The characters all felt fleshed out and true to life, especially the two girls and their respective back stories. The mystery had lots of twists and turns without feeling too silly too.
I’m interested to see where this series goes, and what other cases this group attempts to solve.
4 stars
I’m interested to see where this series goes, and what other cases this group attempts to solve.
4 stars
readerjenn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
zbrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Modern day YA Agatha Christie detectives try to solve the mystery of who killed Brooke Donovan. The Agathas, Alice and Iris, are on a mission to figure it out, with the help of the Zoners. Told from dual perspectives of Iris and Alice, this story keeps you guessing. Did Coach kill his own daughter? Was it someone unknown? Was it her boyfriend Steve? With hints & “rules” from the mistress of mystery, Agatha Christie, the girls do a deep dive of all possible suspects, with fingers pointing at the most obvious, but is it? Definitely a story for those wanna be detectives!
fiskestreetlittlelibrary's review against another edition
2.0
The Agathas is another YA novel I received from Carlisle’s very own @yellowbookbox that I was finally able to take off my TBR pile this week.
The story is a classic whodunnit, set in a small Californian town and featuring a group of high school students trying to solve the murder of a friend and classmate.
I wanted to like this because I love mysteries and it gets good reviews, but the book fell flat for me: the typical rich versus poor high school trope with the predictably horrible rich kids, mean girls, disengaged parents, bumbling cops, etc. The teen dialogue felt off and the “nobody takes teen girls seriously” felt too forced. Finally, it got a little too Scooby Doo at some point.
The story is a classic whodunnit, set in a small Californian town and featuring a group of high school students trying to solve the murder of a friend and classmate.
I wanted to like this because I love mysteries and it gets good reviews, but the book fell flat for me: the typical rich versus poor high school trope with the predictably horrible rich kids, mean girls, disengaged parents, bumbling cops, etc. The teen dialogue felt off and the “nobody takes teen girls seriously” felt too forced. Finally, it got a little too Scooby Doo at some point.
brookey8888's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was fun! I really liked the mystery (I wasn’t that shocked, but it was fun). I the friendship was sweet and I liked the discussion of some heavier as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, and Abandonment