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A review by ibeforem
Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Why didn't anyone warn me that this book has no real resolution? I know it's part of a trilogy, but I expected the present-day mystery to at least get wrapped up. Instead, everything is still up in the air.
Regardless, I enjoyed the book. The Ellingham school is an interesting concept, and Stevie was a good main character. The isolated location causes problems, past and present. The different cliques of students felt realistic, as did Stevie's anxiety and panic attacks. But there are so many strings left hanging. What was the deal with the letter Stevie saw? What really happened in the tunnel? Where is the one who ran away?
I'm just curious enough that I'll probably try to work the second book into my reading in the next few months.
Regardless, I enjoyed the book. The Ellingham school is an interesting concept, and Stevie was a good main character. The isolated location causes problems, past and present. The different cliques of students felt realistic, as did Stevie's anxiety and panic attacks. But there are so many strings left hanging. What was the deal with the letter Stevie saw? What really happened in the tunnel? Where is the one who ran away?
I'm just curious enough that I'll probably try to work the second book into my reading in the next few months.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, and Murder