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the_sara_g's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
noladawnreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY WITH MURDER
Trish Lundy @trishlundy
This was an incredibly enjoyable read. I identified with the experiences the kids were going through… I mean aside from murder and all.
Although I’m a multi-book reader I found myself grabbing this one more often because I was fully engrossed with the storyline. Then while creating the playlist I reread it. (I’m not a rereader.) Definitely recommend.
Thank you to Henry Holt and Turn the Page Tours for including me and my gifted copy. All thoughts are my own.
Trish Lundy @trishlundy
This was an incredibly enjoyable read. I identified with the experiences the kids were going through… I mean aside from murder and all.
Although I’m a multi-book reader I found myself grabbing this one more often because I was fully engrossed with the storyline. Then while creating the playlist I reread it. (I’m not a rereader.) Definitely recommend.
Thank you to Henry Holt and Turn the Page Tours for including me and my gifted copy. All thoughts are my own.
eager_reader_'s review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Book 49 for 2024! 4/5 stars for this YA Mystery read! Just what I needed to get out of a reading funk. Fast paced. Good characters. Ate it right up!
murphys_bee's review against another edition
2.5
The characters didn’t act like they were in high school and the plot was just fine
thebstandsforbooks's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
biiiiiitch?!! ⬅️ this was my literal reaction to that twist- I was not ready!
I love a good YA murder mystery that can keep me guessing. This one did just that.
If you’re a A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder or One of Us is Lying stan, you’ll enjoy this debut thriller.
Was it perfect? No, but very few things are. I was thoroughly entertained and I’ll be grabbing whatever she puts out next!
I love a good YA murder mystery that can keep me guessing. This one did just that.
If you’re a A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder or One of Us is Lying stan, you’ll enjoy this debut thriller.
Was it perfect? No, but very few things are. I was thoroughly entertained and I’ll be grabbing whatever she puts out next!
lit_vibrations's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Be careful who you fall for...Running away from her own past Lauren just moved to Happy Valley and is already in the center of a murder mystery. Hoping to start fresh in a new place with her mom and her mom’s new boyfriend she can’t seem to shake the bad memories and trauma she so wished to leave behind. Making matters worse she starts hooking up with Robbie Cresmont who was recently accused of murder. A few girls on the soccer team try warning her about the Cresmont’s. Struggling to accept the truth of who Robbie might be Lauren begins doing some digging of her own.
This was such a fun, fast-paced, will have you on the edge of your seat page-turner. So many twists and turns you don’t know who to believe. The thrill of finding out who was behind the murders was such a wild ride until it was revealed. The author played the characters against each other so well I was for sure we had at least 4 potential suspects. But just when you think you know you’re so wrong.
I thought the twist with who the killer actually was made no sense. Clever maybe even a little jaw dropping cause it wasn’t expected. But the killer’s overall purpose for doing it didn’t fit the narrative. It felt unrealistic and made me feel like they did entirely too much just to kill someone.
Overall, I enjoyed it for the most part. The characters are complex each with secrets of their own making them all seem a little suspicious. The author successfully creates a perfect web of drama, mystery, and suspense that spiraled out of control by the end. If you’re looking for a YA high school murder mystery this is it. Special thanks to the author & @henryholtbooks for my gifted copy‼️
This was such a fun, fast-paced, will have you on the edge of your seat page-turner. So many twists and turns you don’t know who to believe. The thrill of finding out who was behind the murders was such a wild ride until it was revealed. The author played the characters against each other so well I was for sure we had at least 4 potential suspects. But just when you think you know you’re so wrong.
I thought the twist with who the killer actually was made no sense. Clever maybe even a little jaw dropping cause it wasn’t expected. But the killer’s overall purpose for doing it didn’t fit the narrative. It felt unrealistic and made me feel like they did entirely too much just to kill someone.
Overall, I enjoyed it for the most part. The characters are complex each with secrets of their own making them all seem a little suspicious. The author successfully creates a perfect web of drama, mystery, and suspense that spiraled out of control by the end. If you’re looking for a YA high school murder mystery this is it. Special thanks to the author & @henryholtbooks for my gifted copy‼️
clairemcarroll's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bridgetress's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bookishmillennial's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me here: https://linktr.ee/bookishmillennial
I was so lost during this & it’s partly because I just didn’t care enough about the story or the characters — I think there were too many red herrings. The pacing was off in the beginning too, and I felt like it took forever for the story to really get started. I will try out the author again, but this one was just *fine* to me.
I was so lost during this & it’s partly because I just didn’t care enough about the story or the characters — I think there were too many red herrings. The pacing was off in the beginning too, and I felt like it took forever for the story to really get started. I will try out the author again, but this one was just *fine* to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Violence, Sexual assault, and Physical abuse
joyciemarie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5