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zaineylaney's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
✨ The Title/Cover Draw:
Having just finished The Cousins, I wanted to read more of Karen McManus’ backlist.
✨ The Title/Cover Draw:
Having just finished The Cousins, I wanted to read more of Karen McManus’ backlist.
dhaar's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
issianne's review against another edition
4.0
I couldn’t put this book down. It was so intriguing, and even though I guessed the ending, I wasn’t disappointed. If this had been a Netflix series, I know I would’ve binged it in one sitting. The only critique I have was that some of the language and prose used in the book was pretty immature at times, but I had to remind myself that the characters were in fact high school students—it would’ve sounded odd if they had been very well-spoken.
kontresia's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
It's not that I didn't figure out the plot twist, I did from early on, but the fact that I thoroughly enjoyed the ride anyway.
mabss's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
aura_34's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing book, gripping sequence in every inch of the story, beautiful drama, unexpected climax (maybe a little expected). A must read by all means.
deepower7's review against another edition
3.0
The book is well written, super enjoyable, impressively evocative. I really did care. I also saw every twist and reveal coming. Curiously, this did not make me enjoy it any less. But it really wasn't that hard to work out, so I suppose I didn't read it with the same urgency as I would have if I were desperate to find out what happened. Still, it is worth a read!
jenhurst's review against another edition
3.0
5 students go in detention and one doesn't make it out. It was described as The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars and I'm a sucker for the breakfast club. There's Bronwyn the straight-A perfectionist, Nate the outsider (drug dealer), Addy the beauty queen (homecoming princess) and Cooper the athlete.
I think the mystery was predictable and lack lustre, but I liked the characters. They were very readable and Bronwyn and Nate were a really cute couple. That's what made me give it such a good rating. The mystery isn't that great.
3.5/5
If you like mysteries and YA contemporaries this is good to pick up. I think fans of Sadie, Truly Devious and Nancy Drew would like this.
I think the mystery was predictable and lack lustre, but I liked the characters. They were very readable and Bronwyn and Nate were a really cute couple. That's what made me give it such a good rating. The mystery isn't that great.
3.5/5
If you like mysteries and YA contemporaries this is good to pick up. I think fans of Sadie, Truly Devious and Nancy Drew would like this.