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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
I picked this up through my local library, but I wouldn’t pay for it physically to own it. This is an OK young adult mysteries/thriller.
There are heavy talks about murder, suicide, drugs, eating disorder, and mentions of sexual assault. I feel like this borderlines the young adult/new adult genre that’s becoming more popular. This was shelved in the young adult section, and some of the writing felt juvenile, but because the main characters are in high school but are slightly older it borders the fresh 18, new adult genre.
This is similar to a lot of books by Karen McManus in that same kind of intense ya genre. Moving onto just the plot part of this review. This book felt slow and fast at the same time. You still are going through the life of Monica and her days in and around her high school schedule, while navigating cheer and friendships. Monica is also trying to reopen and solve her sister’s death in her free time.
I might just be getting old, but I have to wonder where her parents were half the time in this book haha. I feel like we see a little bit more strict parenting at the end when her mom finally loses it with her, but dang that’s a lot of freedom for a Teenager.
I felt the ending was underwhelming and kind of predictable so overall for me this book wasn’t crazy. I’m probably not going to read the second one; I think there’s a second one out already. For my YA thriller lovers I would just pick this up at the library if you can.
There are heavy talks about murder, suicide, drugs, eating disorder, and mentions of sexual assault. I feel like this borderlines the young adult/new adult genre that’s becoming more popular. This was shelved in the young adult section, and some of the writing felt juvenile, but because the main characters are in high school but are slightly older it borders the fresh 18, new adult genre.
This is similar to a lot of books by Karen McManus in that same kind of intense ya genre. Moving onto just the plot part of this review. This book felt slow and fast at the same time. You still are going through the life of Monica and her days in and around her high school schedule, while navigating cheer and friendships. Monica is also trying to reopen and solve her sister’s death in her free time.
I might just be getting old, but I have to wonder where her parents were half the time in this book haha. I feel like we see a little bit more strict parenting at the end when her mom finally loses it with her, but dang that’s a lot of freedom for a Teenager.
I felt the ending was underwhelming and kind of predictable so overall for me this book wasn’t crazy. I’m probably not going to read the second one; I think there’s a second one out already. For my YA thriller lovers I would just pick this up at the library if you can.
Absolutely loved this book! The only thing i’m confused about is why the front cover says
“Five girls lied”
Unless i’m oblivious, I didn’t understand what they all lied about? Or was it individual lies?
“Five girls lied”
Unless i’m oblivious, I didn’t understand what they all lied about? Or was it individual lies?
i’m possibly a tad too proud of myself for calling it from the beginning but I CALLED IT FROM THE BEGINNING H A
Release Date: July 31, 2018
Genre: Young Adult Murder Mystery
Actual Rating: 5 stars
Recommended Read
YES!!! This book had me hooked from the first page all the way though to the end. Kara Thomas is getting better and better with every book she writes and I know I am going to be anticipating every release with my grabby little fingers! If I had to describe her books, they are like Liane Moriarty's type of books but for young adults. Bloody fantastic! If you like young adult murder mysteries, or even murder mysteries in general, then this is THE book to add to your TBR today. It is a gripping, page turning read that will leave you chilled!
As the synopsis states. "there are no more cheerleaders in the town of Sunnybrook..." The principal decided that after 5 cheerleaders died under horrific and strange circumstances that this activity should be left in the dust. But that doesn't mean that the cheerleaders demise was being swept under the rug. Because one cheerleaders sister is looking into the past to find out what REALLY happened to these five girls and whether the cops had it wrong the first time...
This book edges on the darker side and readers can feel the mood as they turn the pages. Not just this though, the book has a tinge of excitement to it. Because as readers WE want to crack the case just as much as Monica does in the story. Kara writes this book in a mesmerizing fashion, and those who read it will understand what I mean. It's as if you are a part of the story as well because you quickly becomes sucked into the story.
Obviously, I recommend this one very much. I think many are going to love it. And I personally would recommend it. I didn't see the ending coming, and I felt the climax was excellent!
Genre: Young Adult Murder Mystery
Actual Rating: 5 stars
Recommended Read
YES!!! This book had me hooked from the first page all the way though to the end. Kara Thomas is getting better and better with every book she writes and I know I am going to be anticipating every release with my grabby little fingers! If I had to describe her books, they are like Liane Moriarty's type of books but for young adults. Bloody fantastic! If you like young adult murder mysteries, or even murder mysteries in general, then this is THE book to add to your TBR today. It is a gripping, page turning read that will leave you chilled!
As the synopsis states. "there are no more cheerleaders in the town of Sunnybrook..." The principal decided that after 5 cheerleaders died under horrific and strange circumstances that this activity should be left in the dust. But that doesn't mean that the cheerleaders demise was being swept under the rug. Because one cheerleaders sister is looking into the past to find out what REALLY happened to these five girls and whether the cops had it wrong the first time...
This book edges on the darker side and readers can feel the mood as they turn the pages. Not just this though, the book has a tinge of excitement to it. Because as readers WE want to crack the case just as much as Monica does in the story. Kara writes this book in a mesmerizing fashion, and those who read it will understand what I mean. It's as if you are a part of the story as well because you quickly becomes sucked into the story.
Obviously, I recommend this one very much. I think many are going to love it. And I personally would recommend it. I didn't see the ending coming, and I felt the climax was excellent!
I thought this was an okay read. I truly did like the build-up over the course of the novel. It had me going for awhile. However, the ending sort of fell flat for me.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
[3.5 stars]
Overall a good story, but it wasn’t the edge-of-the-seat compelling murder mystery type. I liked it enough to finish it though, and that’s worth something. Maybe it’s just because I couldn’t really relate to the characters.... some of them were two dimensional.
I was also rooting for a sapphic romance the whole time, with one scene seeming to really foreshadow something would happen between two of the female characters... but, nah, that didn’t happen.
Happy reading!
Overall a good story, but it wasn’t the edge-of-the-seat compelling murder mystery type. I liked it enough to finish it though, and that’s worth something. Maybe it’s just because I couldn’t really relate to the characters.... some of them were two dimensional.
I was also rooting for a sapphic romance the whole time, with one scene seeming to really foreshadow something would happen between two of the female characters... but, nah, that didn’t happen.
Happy reading!
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No