A review by josieeeeec
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book starts off with such a two cliché premises (both of which I tend to like): a murder mystery with multiple unlikely yet all equally likely suspects and Breakfast Club-esque character archetypes. As you read you realize that beyond surface level introductions, these characters are so multidimensional with deeply relatable insecurities, experiences, and fears. Their stories made my heart ache. I absolutely loved every last second of it, down to the end I couldn’t fully predict no matter how much I mulled it over. It’s one of those books you start and finish in under a few days, if not in one sitting. 
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