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3.13 AVERAGE
3.13 AVERAGE
Fans of One of us Lying and There’s Someone Inside Your House will enjoy this read. It’s moderately predictable and there’s a lack of plausibility that annoys me as an adult but probably undetectable to younger teens just looking for a fun thriller.
You know, I didn’t have super high expectations for this book when I started it, but it definitely kept me on the edge of my seat at times! There Were so many unexpected twists and turns, and yet, there was a level of predictability in it as well! It’s worth it if you’re looking for a quick, thrilling read.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book was so confusing but it was a really quick read. I got halfway through and FLEW through it, I really like how April Henry writes. The characters were a little confusing and kinda hard to keep track of because there were so many of them, and this was definitely not the most deep as far as books go but very entertaining
Fans of the adult thriller No Exit will love the YA mystery Two Truths and a Lie by April Henry.
Thank you, NetGalley, for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
What happens when a group of teens get snowed in at a roadside motel with a killer?
That right there was enough to get me to read this book. Honestly, anytime a book is about people getting stranded somewhere, only to realize they’re trapped with a murderer, I will read it. Don’t judge me.
Because I read books like this so much, it’s hard to surprise me. Because of that, I saw a lot of the twists of this book coming. I don’t want to say that I had it all figured out, but there were no “GASP!” moments with the twists.
Nell and her school’s theater group friends are on their way to a competition when the snow storm begins As it gets worse, they are forced to seek refuge at a nearby motel. They are soon joined by a group of robotics students, a trucker, and a couple other strangers. All seems to be going okay, considering the circumstances, until the kids decide to play a game of Two Truths and a Lie. The game starts off innocently enough, until Nell pulls out a slip that reads:
1. I like to watch people die.
2. My least favorite food is mushrooms.
3. I’ve lost count of how many people I’ve killed.
Then (of course) they decide to play with a Ouija board. Then (of course) the power goes out and the teens must deal with the idea that there is a murderer snowed in with them.
Most of the issues I had with the book are spoilers, so I won’t include them here (scroll to the end to see), but overall I just wasn’t impressed. While this book kept my interest, it just didn’t do anything new. If you’re looking for a quick, fast-paced thriller, give it a try. But if you’re looking for something that will knock you off your feet, this may not be the book for you.
What happens when a group of teens get snowed in at a roadside motel with a killer?
That right there was enough to get me to read this book. Honestly, anytime a book is about people getting stranded somewhere, only to realize they’re trapped with a murderer, I will read it. Don’t judge me.
Because I read books like this so much, it’s hard to surprise me. Because of that, I saw a lot of the twists of this book coming. I don’t want to say that I had it all figured out, but there were no “GASP!” moments with the twists.
Nell and her school’s theater group friends are on their way to a competition when the snow storm begins As it gets worse, they are forced to seek refuge at a nearby motel. They are soon joined by a group of robotics students, a trucker, and a couple other strangers. All seems to be going okay, considering the circumstances, until the kids decide to play a game of Two Truths and a Lie. The game starts off innocently enough, until Nell pulls out a slip that reads:
1. I like to watch people die.
2. My least favorite food is mushrooms.
3. I’ve lost count of how many people I’ve killed.
Then (of course) they decide to play with a Ouija board. Then (of course) the power goes out and the teens must deal with the idea that there is a murderer snowed in with them.
Most of the issues I had with the book are spoilers, so I won’t include them here (scroll to the end to see), but overall I just wasn’t impressed. While this book kept my interest, it just didn’t do anything new. If you’re looking for a quick, fast-paced thriller, give it a try. But if you’re looking for something that will knock you off your feet, this may not be the book for you.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No