A review by jillwedemeier
One of Us Is Back by Karen M. McManus

mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Bayview Crew is BACK for the third and final installment of the One of Us Is Lying series, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen M. McManus.  I have been eagerly awaiting this book, and it did not disappoint!

It’s been almost two years since Simon Kelleher died in detention and the Bayview Four had to prove their innocence.  Then, a new generation of Bayview students had to outwit a copycat seeking revenge.  Now, the entire crew is back in Bayview for the summer and ready to move on.  But then, a mysterious billboard appears: Time for a new game, Bayview.  At first, it seems like a bad joke, but when a member of the Bayview Crew disappears, it’s clear this “game” is serious.  Everyone is a target, and when someone from the Bayview Four’s past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itself, and things could get deadly.  Simon was certainly right about one thing: secrets all come out eventually. 

They say the third time is the charm, and One of Us Is Back certainly proves that.  Another exciting YA thriller from the master of the genre.  If McManus writes it, I will read it.  Told from the points of view of Nate, Addy, and Phoebe, this final chapter perfectly entwines the original Bayview Four with the new members of Bayview Crew.  The plot is solid, with plenty of twists, red herrings, and shocking secrets to keep you on the edge of your seat.  The final reveal was unexpected, but it was a satisfying end to an incredible trilogy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children’s, Delacorte Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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