Reviews

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

kcohrs19's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Mental illness, Murder, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, Outing, Physical abuse, Self harm, Death, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Addiction

ghazalk's review against another edition

dark hopeful mysterious tense medium-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

4.75

I really enjoyed this book! It had a fresh take to murder mystery and kept me hooked. I’ve never finished a book this fast. There was a great mix of character development, plot driven story lines, and mysterious plot twists. Books in this genre can often lose grip and result in lots of plot holes and missing info. I’m so glad that wasn’t the case here! 

redvelvetpenguins's review against another edition

4.0

While the tropes were overplayed and plentiful the ending was actually a surprise and not something I would've guessed at all.

superdewa's review against another edition

4.0

This was really fun!

sammy_mb's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative tense medium-paced

3.75

lbutcke's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. Yes, it is definitely YA, but at the same time I really enjoyed getting to know the characters.

inaa_'s review against another edition

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

janewarnerrrr's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.0

porrridge's review against another edition

4.0

Karen, thx for the happy ending

z0bii's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

3.75