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A review by dosxhime
Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Karen McManus has once again done it and captured my heart and my attention.
It's not hard for me to devour her books within a single night and Nothing More To Tell was not an exception. She writes YA thrillers that always gets me no matter how much I think I'll dislike it. Spoiler alert: I absolutely cannot hate anything she writes. It's a proven fact.
Tripp was such an interesting and (slightly) dumb character that I can't help but love. If the boy just talks to people and listens to what they have to say, it would really make him happier. His hard-working attitude and self-deprecating self just makes me want to hug him because boy, has he been through a lot. That's why I was satisfied when he had that heart-to-heart with Brynn. Tripp also has some of the best lines in this novel so there.
Brynn was also very fun to read and her journalism skills are something to be envied. Though the main mystery is who killed Mr. Larkin, it doesn't get revealed to the very end. And the way Brynn solves the mystery and resolves to bring the culprit to justice was such a touching gesture. Loved it for her. Love that she's gonna continue to be a journalist.
And my silly little heart had to fangirl when I read those mentions of the Bayview Four and Echo Ridge books. The shortest way to my heart is having all your series together in one universe.
4.25 / 5 B
It's not hard for me to devour her books within a single night and Nothing More To Tell was not an exception. She writes YA thrillers that always gets me no matter how much I think I'll dislike it. Spoiler alert: I absolutely cannot hate anything she writes. It's a proven fact.
Tripp was such an interesting and (slightly) dumb character that I can't help but love. If the boy just talks to people and listens to what they have to say, it would really make him happier. His hard-working attitude and self-deprecating self just makes me want to hug him because boy, has he been through a lot. That's why I was satisfied when he had that heart-to-heart with Brynn. Tripp also has some of the best lines in this novel so there.
Brynn was also very fun to read and her journalism skills are something to be envied. Though the main mystery is who killed Mr. Larkin, it doesn't get revealed to the very end. And the way Brynn solves the mystery and resolves to bring the culprit to justice was such a touching gesture. Loved it for her. Love that she's gonna continue to be a journalist.
And my silly little heart had to fangirl when I read those mentions of the Bayview Four and Echo Ridge books. The shortest way to my heart is having all your series together in one universe.
4.25 / 5 B
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Domestic abuse