A review by mrspageturner
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I found this young adult's thriller gripping from the start. Each of the characters has a secret buried but Simon knows them all and he's about to make them public on his gossip app. So when Simon dies in detention and foul play is afoot, all four are suspects. I thought the story was a good twist on a theme that is sadly becoming increasingly more common - murders in schools - but I didn't guess who the culprit was at all. It was an easy read and one I really enjoyed but there are a few trigger warnings to be aware of, so please do check these before starting this book.
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