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A review by dxnatelli
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.0
I chose to read One of Us is Lying because “13 year old me would have loved it,” but I quickly realized that was actually 10 years ago and I don’t have exactly the same interests anymore 💀 As for the characters: I loved Addy; I liked Cooper; I audibly groaned every time I got to a Nate section- he’s a tired cliché and really dragged down Bronwyn’s character. Moral of the story: teenage boys’ internet usage is a public health emergency.
Graphic: Homophobia, Physical abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Emotional abuse