A review by cosycourtney
The Agathas by Liz Lawson, Kathleen Glasgow

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

If you are okay with skipping over cliches, stereotypes and an insufferable teen then this book is a true ROMP. I’ll be honest that I’m likely the minority when it comes to disliking the above things despite being a regular YA reader (I know, make it make sense) so if you LOVE those things then this is the book for you. Once I surpassed my initial annoyance I actually really enjoyed this book. The cover art is so gripping and the  story matches that energy! Teen detectives are always trying doing the MOST when it comes to justice for the people (#defundthepolice) but are their young and malleable brains the ones for the job? Despite this, The Agatha’s featured unlikely allies & female friendship, literary references to boot, and a layered mystery that truly shocked me. I can’t say it’s my favourite YA book but I gladly finished it and now I need to watch Nancy Drew (2007) and read any Agatha Christie book I can get my a hands on! 
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