A review by maisiewrites247
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

dark emotional mysterious reflective 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

Karen M. McManus’ debut novel and book one of the bestselling Bayview series, One Of Us Is Lying, follows the mystery and criminal investigation of the death of Simon Kelleher, nerdy and unpopular gossip mogul who was pretty much hated by everyone. But there’s only four suspects, the four students who were in detention with him when he died: valedictorian to be Bronwyn, star baseball player Cooper, bad boy Nate, and popular Addy. Of course, they all claim they’re innocent, so which one of them is lying? My favourite characters, or at least the ones I find myself relating to and supporting the decisions of, are Bronwyn and Addy. There are so many more people to dislike in the book than the show, including Cooper’s dad, and then the obvious choices like Simon and Jake. I recommend this book because I absolutely loved the show and I’ve been wanting to start reading this series for ages. I’m so glad I finally did. I think the show did a good job of enhancing the story and also making sure there was still some mystery for those who had previously read the books. ‘For the first time in a long time, I feel free.’
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