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julierambaeck's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Cancer and Bullying
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual assault, Hate crime, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Suicide and Stalking
asourceoffiction's review against another edition
- 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
It's hard not to compare this to the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series. Both have plucky, intelligent groups of students solving complex mysteries at an age where I could barely choose an outfit or hair colour. They also both contain enough characters that reading the second book took a bit of flicking back and forth through pages before I could really remember how everyone was connected. And both seem to invite an inordinate amount of death and drama to one small community.
But this is where I'm happy to suspend my disbelief. The plot of One Of Us Is Next is fun, cleverly connected and intriguing, so I can overlook how implausible it is that so much happens in one high school. The way so many sub-plots connect is really interesting, and I was a little blindsided (and upset) by the ending, which I didn't see coming at all.
I've just heard there's a third installment on the way, so I'm looking forward to where things go from here.
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide
luisamw's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I also liked "one of us is lying" a lot and I was scared that the 2nd part would be worse, but it absolutely wasn't.
A really big part of the story was the personal life of the narrators and in the first half the crime-aspect was more in the background. I didn't mind that, though that was something that I didn't expect. And I also have to say that that part was very gripping and absolutely not boring.
Then more or less at 50% of the book the murder happens and from that part on, the crime-aspect was more the main part of the story. Then the book got so tense π¨π¨π¨
And then the plot-twists were such a surprise π± And the last pages... π¨π¨π¨ I would have never expected that π±
Now comes a little spoiler for the romance in the book
That there are now new narrators was at the beginning a little weird (mainly because of Knox and Phoebe, because I didn't know them π ), but when I got to know them, I really really loved them π I also loved, that the old narrators were still side-characters and that you learn, how Bronwyn and Nate's story continued πππ
I can't wait to read the 3rd book and I have to pre-order it right now
Graphic: Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Murder, and Vomit
Moderate: Suicide and Death of parent
rae42's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Cancer, Medical content, Suicide, Death, Murder, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Blood, and Gore
Moderate: Cancer, Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Mass/school shootings, Car accident, Medical content, Terminal illness, Violence, and Murder
melodyseestrees's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Sexual violence, Bullying, Violence, Blood, Sexual assault, Death, Alcoholism, Murder, Vomit, Child death, Chronic illness, and Cancer
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Child death, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
Minor: Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Homophobia, and Racism
There is a subplot of a bomb but only one person is injured and they survive but will have scars. There was also a subplot of a corrupt police officer who framed and blackmailed someone for drugs.rys_readingcorner's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Addiction, Sexual assault, and Alcoholism
Minor: Death of parent, Murder, Bullying, and Suicide
sarahro's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
But I have to admit that Maeve was a perfect mc and even though I struggled with Phoebe and Knox in the beginning I liked their character development throughout the story. My favourite character turned out to be Luis, which was completely unexpected since I didn't even know he played a role in the sequel.
The mystery was okay but not as thrilling as Simon's ploy in book 1. The ending felt a bit rushed and I think the very last chapter was not as satisfying as it could have been.
Still, I flew through the pages and feel at home in Bayview, despite its dark side and revenge forums. I am looking forward to part 3 this year!
Graphic: Vomit and Alcoholism
Moderate: Stalking and Cancer
Minor: Suicide, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
taelights's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Bullying, Medical trauma, Terminal illness, Vomit, Cancer, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Chronic illness, Medical content, Murder, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
deadgirlwalking23's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death, Cancer, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Bullying
Minor: Suicide and Vomit
eagerreader2022's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
There were a lot of moving parts, and they all came together in the end - with the biggest shocker of the whole book!
Definitely read this if you enjoyed the first one!
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Suicide and Cancer