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A review by readingwithfefe
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
mysterious
tense
slow-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
1st person/multi pov
Now I see why this was picked up and put on TV! When I say I could not stop myself from reading this book every second I had to spare I am not kidding. I haven't had as much time as I normally do to read here lately but as soon as I saw a chance to get a few more pages into the story I took it every single time. I really enjoyed how we see the events following that horrible day in detention play out through different perspectives but not all of them. Keeping some of the characters' point of view for certain parts of the story a mystery added this air of uncertainty as you try to unravel what actually happened and who could have been behind it. The friendships formed due to the bond they share by going through this situation together give me the "found family" feelings that keep me coming back to a book over and over. Then the twist in the plot and the truth being revealed was such a satisfying moment that it took the whole story to the next level for me. I am so excited to dive into the next in the series!
Now I see why this was picked up and put on TV! When I say I could not stop myself from reading this book every second I had to spare I am not kidding. I haven't had as much time as I normally do to read here lately but as soon as I saw a chance to get a few more pages into the story I took it every single time. I really enjoyed how we see the events following that horrible day in detention play out through different perspectives but not all of them. Keeping some of the characters' point of view for certain parts of the story a mystery added this air of uncertainty as you try to unravel what actually happened and who could have been behind it. The friendships formed due to the bond they share by going through this situation together give me the "found family" feelings that keep me coming back to a book over and over. Then the twist in the plot and the truth being revealed was such a satisfying moment that it took the whole story to the next level for me. I am so excited to dive into the next in the series!