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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
Accidentally read this (book 5) first but the story was still really good! I thought it was funny how established she was with her bf but felt like the audience should know more. Really good book!!
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I actually figured this one out but it was still a good read. Could do without the thrown in romance. But like the inclusion of ACE, other queer characters, panic attacks, and neurodivergence.
3 or even 2 stars that is the question. Can’t believe I am saying that about a Truly Devious book ?? But this was so boring, the case also didn’t seem like the focal point of the story more the personal drama. Also f David I really don’t like him. And why can’t they just communicate?? I miss the vibes of the first three books :(
dark
mysterious
medium-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
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Nine Liars was definitely a step up from Box in the Woods!
The mystery this time felt far more layered and intriguing, with a solid backstory that gave weight to the present-day investigation. I appreciated the dual timeline structure - it helped flesh out the suspects and motives, and kept me guessing. While I suspected someone was lying (thanks to the the title!), the final reveal still managed to shock me… even if I wasn’t fully sold on who it was or the resolution.Realistically, no friend group would just let a triple-murdering friend vanish into the night, right?
The mystery this time felt far more layered and intriguing, with a solid backstory that gave weight to the present-day investigation. I appreciated the dual timeline structure - it helped flesh out the suspects and motives, and kept me guessing. While I suspected someone was lying (thanks to the the title!), the final reveal still managed to shock me… even if I wasn’t fully sold on who it was or the resolution.
I think this book would have been so much stronger if it had cut back on unnecessary scenes (looking at you, touristy sidequests) and leaned harder into the eerie manor house setting. We were this close to gothic mystery goodness, but it never fully delivered on the potential. And yes, once again, the pacing felt off - the mystery picked up too late, and clues didn’t feel like we were discovering them with Stevie, more like getting told about them after the fact.
That said Stevie’s dynamic with her friend group added an interesting layer, and I liked seeing
But can we please be done with the Stevie and David romance!
I truly wish this story-line would be wrapped up already. The push-and-pull between them feels repetitive and emotionally flat. There’s always this “will they/won’t they” energy, and Stevie constantly thinking about
Their connection doesn’t have depth, and their relationship seems to be included for the sake of having a YA romance subplot: jealousy, miscommunication, random make-outs, but it doesn’t add value to the overall story. At this point, their relationship is more frustrating than romantic, and the
Overall, a mixed bag - entertaining and intriguing at times, but still weighed down by uneven pacing, filler scenes, and a romance that should’ve ended two books ago! It was a solid read with some fun twists and atmosphere. Not perfect, but I’ll admit… I’m curious to read about where Stevie’s story goes next.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes