Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

60 reviews

bookbitch111's review against another edition

dark 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Grief, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, and Outing

Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Drug use

Minor: Car accident and Gun violence

kristyndcruz's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense fast-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

I really enjoyed this book. Many reviews said that the plot twist and the ending were predictable, but I never expected it. I did like the plot twist when the mystery was unravelled, I also really loved the plot twists along the way. I think it was also really well written, and I loved how things slowly started to unravel and secrets became exposed. The mystery was the main focus of the story, but I also enjoyed the romance aspect between Nate and Bronwyn. I think they were really cute. While all characters were not exactly all loveable and great people, I loved their complex storyline for each character and their character development at the end of the book. I also liked the relation to The Breakfast Club at the beginning with the stereotypical high schoolers in detention, along with the Pretty Little Liars aspect at the end of the book. I do highly recommend this book, as even though the ending may be predictable for some, the story to get there is exciting and fun to read.
“Things’ll get worse before they get better”
“I don't know why it's so hard for people to admit that sometimes they're just assholes who screw up because they don't expect to get caught” 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Murder

Moderate: Homophobia, Outing, and Suicide

Minor: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Gun violence, and Mass/school shootings

afnaan's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Violence, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Homophobia

Moderate: Gaslighting, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Mental illness, Mass/school shootings, Injury/Injury detail, and Gun violence

Minor: Car accident

nataliapassos's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

A big meh.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Death

Moderate: Gun violence

Minor: Xenophobia

creepypiespice's review against another edition

dark 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, Murder, Outing, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Violence

Moderate: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Addiction, Alcohol, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Cancer, Car accident, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Racism, and Pregnancy

waitdont_tellme's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Bullying, Grief, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Alcoholism and Drug abuse

jinglesmell1337's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing

Minor: Addiction, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

abbysamuel's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Murder, Mass/school shootings, Homophobia, and Gun violence

canadawithoutthec's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A very interesting and intriguing book. All the characters had very interesting perspectives and things going on, and I did not see the ending coming. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Child death

Moderate: Abandonment, Grief, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Suicide

ekmoore11's review against another edition

dark 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Vomit, Bullying, Murder, Outing, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Addiction, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Homophobia, Child abuse, Child death, Death, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Transphobia, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Self harm, and Racism