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A review by arys_library
One of Us Is Lying 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
3.5
NO SPOILERS HERE
I’d give this book 3.5 stars. I finished it pretty quick and it was good for a y/a murder mystery book. The death and any other violence wasn’t graphic and it wasn’t a dark book which made it a comfort read, despite what it is about. I liked the end half much more than the beginning half though, the beginning was nothing new. It focused so much on things that seemed irrelevant like high school mean girls and crushes. They ended up being somewhat relevant to the ending but of course I didn’t know that while reading it. I loved the ending though. It had me changing who I thought killed Simon so many times, i really loved that.
I’d give this book 3.5 stars. I finished it pretty quick and it was good for a y/a murder mystery book. The death and any other violence wasn’t graphic and it wasn’t a dark book which made it a comfort read, despite what it is about. I liked the end half much more than the beginning half though, the beginning was nothing new. It focused so much on things that seemed irrelevant like high school mean girls and crushes. They ended up being somewhat relevant to the ending but of course I didn’t know that while reading it. I loved the ending though. It had me changing who I thought killed Simon so many times, i really loved that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Bullying
Moderate: Murder, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Minor: Grief and Emotional abuse