A review by james1star
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

emotional mysterious tense medium-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

4.0

Overall I did enjoy this book quite a lot and found it very easy to read. We follow four character’s POVs in the aftermath of their fellow classmate Simon dying during detention and how they are all suspects. I won’t explain the plot as it’s a mystery sorta book where you need to figure stuff out yourself. I was definitely hooked with the storyline and it made me want to read on and discover more to the characters and outcomes. There were also some plot twists that I did not expect coming too. 

At the beginning I didn’t really like the characters all that much but as it went on you get to know them better, their past and stories and I did end up caring for them. Weirdly, Nate was my favourite despite being kinda the most problematic but then something with Cooper shot him up there too. Bronwyn grew on me the quickest and then certain understandings with Addy made me love her too so Yhh… haha I don’t know where this is going but I did really want the best for them and justice to prevail. 

I wouldn’t say the story/characters was the most realistic but it was definitely enjoyable and certain aspects had their intended impact on the reader. The writing style is easy to follow, not that descriptive or vivid but was good. 
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