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betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I don't think this is the strongest book in this series, but I liked the idea of Stevie going abroad to solve a mystery! It's a fun way to expand the series, and I'm assuming that there will be another book because this one kind of just feels like it ends. The mystery is solved, but the drama in Stevei's personal life is not.
I will say, I don't like David as a love interest. Personally, I don't think he and Stevie have good chemistry and I think Stevie can do better. But that's just my opinion! The mystery in this one was a good twisty one, which is one of the main reasons to read this series, anyway.
All in all, a fun addition to the series, and I'm sure that will be another coming at some point!
I will say, I don't like David as a love interest. Personally, I don't think he and Stevie have good chemistry and I think Stevie can do better. But that's just my opinion! The mystery in this one was a good twisty one, which is one of the main reasons to read this series, anyway.
All in all, a fun addition to the series, and I'm sure that will be another coming at some point!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual content, Child death, and Infidelity
Minor: Cursing, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism
cover2covertx's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson
(pub date: Dec 27th)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the 5th book in the Truly Devious series and like the Box in the Woods, it could be considered a stand alone but in my opinion the overall experience is better if you’re familiar with the series.
This one follows Stevie and her friends to London to visit David while he studies abroad. Stevie soon finds herself wrapped up in a case from 1995 that was said to be a burglary gone wrong.
This book has all the Clue-like and And Then There Were None vibes with a group friends carrying secrets for nearly 30 years about what really happened to 2 of their friends that night.
⚠️Possible Sp0ilers Ahead⚠️
Things I Loved:
❤️ same great characters
❤️ fast paced
❤️ flawed MC
❤️ lots of twists
❤️ setting & history
Things I Didn’t Love:
(pub date: Dec 27th)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the 5th book in the Truly Devious series and like the Box in the Woods, it could be considered a stand alone but in my opinion the overall experience is better if you’re familiar with the series.
This one follows Stevie and her friends to London to visit David while he studies abroad. Stevie soon finds herself wrapped up in a case from 1995 that was said to be a burglary gone wrong.
This book has all the Clue-like and And Then There Were None vibes with a group friends carrying secrets for nearly 30 years about what really happened to 2 of their friends that night.
⚠️Possible Sp0ilers Ahead⚠️
Things I Loved:
❤️ same great characters
❤️ fast paced
❤️ flawed MC
❤️ lots of twists
❤️ setting & history
Things I Didn’t Love:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Infidelity
Minor: Sexual content
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