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puttingwingsonwords's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Truly Devious was a fun read, but I feel like it was more set-up for the series than its own story. In a mystery series I expect at least one mystery to get solved in each book, even if there are questions that run over into the next book. Here, there’s only a partial revelation at the end that just left me a bit disappointed. I am curious about the sequel(s) though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol and Injury/Injury detail
alliemikennareads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
A mystery in a quirky boarding school in the middle of the woods? Sign me UP. Truly Devious was a really fun mystery that had me hooked and kept me guessing until the cliffhanger of an ending. I never know if YA mysteries are going to blow me away or leave me super underwhelmed with extreme improbability. I’m happy to report that Truly Devious was perfectly balanced with believable crime solving. I love the format of past and present storylines - they’re done in a way that’s easy to follow yet drives the story along.
I immediately grabbed book 2 and 3 after finishing so I could continue the mystery. I definitely would recommend this to mystery fans!
I immediately grabbed book 2 and 3 after finishing so I could continue the mystery. I definitely would recommend this to mystery fans!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Confinement and Kidnapping
Anxiety/ depression, Harry Potter referenceveskumelooni's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Kidnapping
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I felt like this was a fun, engaging mystery with two different stories woven together. While Stevie's own mystery doesn't really happen until later in the book, I am interested in seeing how the two will eventually connect. The writing is easy to get pulled into and the characters are all interesting. The audiobook narrator is pretty good, too!
I will also say that I didn't necessarily believe the budding relationship that was happening. It felt like there was little build up and nothing was resolved. But we do have future books to hopefully do that, so fingers crossed!
I will also say that I didn't necessarily believe the budding relationship that was happening. It felt like there was little build up and nothing was resolved. But we do have future books to hopefully do that, so fingers crossed!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, and Kidnapping
serena_hien's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Kidnapping and Murder
Minor: Racism
laurenkristine's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Child death, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
letiross's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, and Kidnapping
chavborromeo's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I really thought that the story will go around the mystery about what happened many many years a go. I was like how?? How she's going to do that knowing the case happened a lots of decades already.
Half of the story I don't know where the story where going. Then suddenly that full of himself asshole died.
And how she solved that alleged murder case is ????? And what's with the ending?? I understand its a series but??? And the romance came out of nowhere.
I love Stevie. I love Janelle. I love Nate. But seriously? The book 2 better be good😤
Half of the story I don't know where the story where going. Then suddenly that full of himself asshole died.
And how she solved that alleged murder case is ????? And what's with the ending?? I understand its a series but??? And the romance came out of nowhere.
I love Stevie. I love Janelle. I love Nate. But seriously? The book 2 better be good😤
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death and Murder
dorkosareader's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
3.5 stars but consider me hooked!!
Although this took me a while to read I will say my investment certainly came back quickly after I paused from reading it!
I love the concepts explored as I am someone interested in true crime, so I easily able to identify with Stevie.
The plot also kept me quite hooked as I think the overall mystery is quite fascinating. Although I have my theories im still curious to see how it develops.
David and Stevie have the potential to be something cute but David is a little suspicious as of right now but I am curious to see their dynamic develop. I also liked reading about Stevie’s friends Janelle and Nate as I quite enjoyed those dynamics too.
I definitely want to now binge this whole series as I am now obsessed!
Although this took me a while to read I will say my investment certainly came back quickly after I paused from reading it!
I love the concepts explored as I am someone interested in true crime, so I easily able to identify with Stevie.
The plot also kept me quite hooked as I think the overall mystery is quite fascinating. Although I have my theories im still curious to see how it develops.
David and Stevie have the potential to be something cute but David is a little suspicious as of right now but I am curious to see their dynamic develop. I also liked reading about Stevie’s friends Janelle and Nate as I quite enjoyed those dynamics too.
I definitely want to now binge this whole series as I am now obsessed!
Content Warnings
Minor: Kidnapping and Murder
mariposa517's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Kidnapping
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Cursing and Alcohol