They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman

They Wish They Were Us

Jessica Goodman

327 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller young adult dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Gossip Girl meets One of Us Is Lying with a dash of The Secret History in this slick, taut murder mystery set against the backdrop of an exclusive prep school on Long Island. Jill Newman's best friend, the enigmatic Shaila Arnold, was killed by he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,746 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 65%
tense 52%
emotional 33%
adventurous 24%
sad 16%
challenging 10%
reflective 8%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 31% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.36

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