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A review by dstricker98
Truly, Devious by Maureen Johnson
3.0
At first, I really wasn't into the book. I had to give a few chapters in because there is so much background setup. It takes a long time for anything to really pick up.
One thing I really appreciate is how to main character's struggle with anxiety is written. I thought it felt very accurate and this writing made my own struggles feel validated. The main character is a huge true-crime/classic mystery fan, so it's really fun to catch all the references as you're reading. All of this is endearing, but I don't think it makes up for the book feeling more like an introductory text to the actual plot and mystery of the book.
One thing I really appreciate is how to main character's struggle with anxiety is written. I thought it felt very accurate and this writing made my own struggles feel validated. The main character is a huge true-crime/classic mystery fan, so it's really fun to catch all the references as you're reading. All of this is endearing, but I don't think it makes up for the book feeling more like an introductory text to the actual plot and mystery of the book.