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3.84 AVERAGE

lexibri's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 49%

Gave it until 50% did not find it enjoyable or good. Reminded me a little of Ace of Spades but that did it so much better. 
funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-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
adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious 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

Update: I was wrong.

Anyway, i love these books because I can always count on Karen to deliver with entertaining mysteries for a novice thriller reader like me. I love plot twists and being shocked by new developments, but I’m still a little bit of a scaredy cat, so her books are perfect for me. This one was no exception. I really liked the main characters, especially Tripp he kinda cute fr. The mystery was engaging enough. I kept thinking of every possible storyline, but still I was off. It’s frustrating when I’m wrong, but I gotta say I love when I don’t see it coming.

I do wish, however, that the discovery was a bit more shocking and high-stakes. It seemed a bit tame and anti-climactic, but i wanted the juice! The tea! And it was slightly missing from this book. Maybe my expectations were too high. Everything kind of wraps up very quickly and abruptly, but its ok.

Overall, another solid installment to add to the Karen M. McManus lore. It was also fun to see mentions of ‘You’ll be the death of me’, ‘Two can keep a secret’, and ‘One of us is lying’. Can’t wait for her next release.

☞ 4 stars (really liked it)
adventurous 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
dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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
adventurous mysterious fast-paced

their names sounded so silly to me icl it threw me off all book
emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes