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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
The classic act before thinking Stevie is back and now she’s travelling to England. I know I should always expect a cliffhanger from this series but I was mad at this one. I always long the dual timelines that Johnson uses in this series. The flashbacks add little details that lead the reader to clues about Stevie’s case.
I appreciate the recap at the beginning of the book but there’s much I didn’t like about it.
1) Stevie isn’t relatable and is annoying
2) how’d she forget about the buttons
3) why’d it have to end on a cliffhanger
That being said the mystery was good.
Also 2 books in a row that mention hobnobs is crazy.
1) Stevie isn’t relatable and is annoying
Spoiler
2) how’d she forget about the buttons
3) why’d it have to end on a cliffhanger
That being said the mystery was good.
Also 2 books in a row that mention hobnobs is crazy.
You can read my full review and others here: https://teatimelit.com/
I have the absolute BEST time reading the Truly Devious series, and Nine Liars was no different. Nine Liars included so many things that I love in a mystery novel — a group of tight knit friends with almost obsessive and unhealthy relationship dynamics, theatre kids, unreliable characters, a locked room mystery, references to the six wives of Henry VIII (most specifically Anne Boleyn) honestly, what more could I ask for?
Since we’re now on the fifth Truly Devious story, reading about Stevie, Janelle, Nate, and David feels like coming home. I really do love these characters and their relationships with one another. I like that Maureen Johnson writes messy friendships — the relationships between these characters feel real and authentic. They make mistakes, they mess up, say and do stupid things and that’s why I love them. I appreciate that they continue to learn and grow together, and I appreciate that Stevie and Janelle especially, will actually talk through situations and choices that upset one another. I think one of the strengths of this series really is the strong friendship that Stevie has with Janelle and Nate, and I love how their friendship continues to develop.
I have always wanted to visit the UK, so I loved that Nine Liars was set in London. Something that I particularly loved about the previous book in the series, The Box in the Woods (you can read my review here), was that it took Stevie and her friends away from Ellingham and to a new place. I felt that the new location added to the stakes, especially toward the end of the book because Stevie isn’t completely familiar with where she is. I liked reading about some of these iconic locations that I’ve always wanted to visit, and through the writing I felt transported there.
With the ending of this book I need the sixth book, whatever that may be, to pick up right where this one left off because I have questions. Really, I just had a great time reading this one and will continue to read however many more stories Maureen Johnson wants to write in this series.
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a review will be posted once the harper collins strike has come to a close
I have the absolute BEST time reading the Truly Devious series, and Nine Liars was no different. Nine Liars included so many things that I love in a mystery novel — a group of tight knit friends with almost obsessive and unhealthy relationship dynamics, theatre kids, unreliable characters, a locked room mystery, references to the six wives of Henry VIII (most specifically Anne Boleyn) honestly, what more could I ask for?
Since we’re now on the fifth Truly Devious story, reading about Stevie, Janelle, Nate, and David feels like coming home. I really do love these characters and their relationships with one another. I like that Maureen Johnson writes messy friendships — the relationships between these characters feel real and authentic. They make mistakes, they mess up, say and do stupid things and that’s why I love them. I appreciate that they continue to learn and grow together, and I appreciate that Stevie and Janelle especially, will actually talk through situations and choices that upset one another. I think one of the strengths of this series really is the strong friendship that Stevie has with Janelle and Nate, and I love how their friendship continues to develop.
I have always wanted to visit the UK, so I loved that Nine Liars was set in London. Something that I particularly loved about the previous book in the series, The Box in the Woods (you can read my review here), was that it took Stevie and her friends away from Ellingham and to a new place. I felt that the new location added to the stakes, especially toward the end of the book because Stevie isn’t completely familiar with where she is. I liked reading about some of these iconic locations that I’ve always wanted to visit, and through the writing I felt transported there.
With the ending of this book I need the sixth book, whatever that may be, to pick up right where this one left off because I have questions. Really, I just had a great time reading this one and will continue to read however many more stories Maureen Johnson wants to write in this series.
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a review will be posted once the harper collins strike has come to a close
I am admittedly not a big David fan but I genuinely wish we could just get a clear answer on them: either they will or they won't be together. But I'm exhausted with trying to figure that out. I was VERY interested at the mystery, though, because I truly do love mysteries about a messy group of friends.
Also like Stevie please wash your hoodie, I was just really upset about the salad dressing stain the whole time.
Also like Stevie please wash your hoodie, I was just really upset about the salad dressing stain the whole time.
Thank you to Harper Collins and Netgalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!
This was so fun.... mysteries are such a funny kind of brain candy and this really delivered on that. I'm also biased because it's set in London and I was reading this while I was playing tourist IN London, so it was just me reading about places I had just meandered into while waiting for my train to get me to the next stop. Also the whole Oxbridge thing really got me, along with the messy theater kids angle.
Maybe I'd put this closer to a 3.75, but it was a generally fun and solid read, with cute characters and interesting tension for both the murder as well as the protag's social life! Just a fun thing to spend some time with!
This was so fun.... mysteries are such a funny kind of brain candy and this really delivered on that. I'm also biased because it's set in London and I was reading this while I was playing tourist IN London, so it was just me reading about places I had just meandered into while waiting for my train to get me to the next stop. Also the whole Oxbridge thing really got me, along with the messy theater kids angle.
Maybe I'd put this closer to a 3.75, but it was a generally fun and solid read, with cute characters and interesting tension for both the murder as well as the protag's social life! Just a fun thing to spend some time with!
adventurous
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
Very fun to be back in this world. Excellent mystery. Would like more time with the other friends, they were a bit more back burner in this book, with the focus on David. I get it for the character and the plot, but, prefer it less.