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wortmarie 's review for:
One of Us Is Next
by Karen M. McManus
After my disappointment with the first one, I didn't think I would like the sequel this much. But the premise was different and interesting enough, and one of my students chose it for a project, so I thought I'd give it a go..
What I expected: Students in agony because they receive evil dares but cannot risk their secrets to be exposed so they go as far as killing someone.
What I got: A solid suspenseful whodunnit pageturner with a satisfying ending. The latter isn't a big twist but instead of finding it predictable I appreciated the (not so subtle) clues and felt very clever for picking them up. Shush, Mrs Obvious is allowed to feel good about her self.
As with the first book, this one didn't give me what I expected from the premise. Other than the first one, this time it felt like my expectations were part of the deal -or game- and the narrative made use of them.
This book was perfect for a quick and easy bookish snack.
What I expected: Students in agony because they receive evil dares but cannot risk their secrets to be exposed so they go as far as killing someone.
What I got: A solid suspenseful whodunnit pageturner with a satisfying ending. The latter isn't a big twist but instead of finding it predictable I appreciated the (not so subtle) clues and felt very clever for picking them up. Shush, Mrs Obvious is allowed to feel good about her self.
As with the first book, this one didn't give me what I expected from the premise. Other than the first one, this time it felt like my expectations were part of the deal -or game- and the narrative made use of them.
This book was perfect for a quick and easy bookish snack.