harley_merlin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
readingwithmeredith's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This was way more enjoyable to me than the other books I’ve read by this author (I read one of us is lying but dnf the sequel). Felt more family mystery than thriller/murder mystery. I loved the setting and the twists along the way. It did get a little confusing on audio at times between the three female narrators, but I was able to pick up the ebook for the last 75% which definitely helped. I also appreciated that this was fairly clean for a YA book.
This reminded me of inheritance games and truly devious a little, so if you have enjoyed those you might like this one.
This reminded me of inheritance games and truly devious a little, so if you have enjoyed those you might like this one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Alcoholism
Minor: Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Cursing
gillianmcneice's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mrs_a_is_a_book_nerd's review against another edition
3.0
It was alright. Still waiting for one to rival One of Us is Lying.
milothegoat1955's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
madeleine20678's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
emelia_austin1588's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
stella2008's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
lilmollyjo0301's review against another edition
5.0
This is my favorite book by McManus I’ve read! I was instantly sucked in by the atmosphere of it all. I found myself going back and rereading conversations the characters had in order to try and catch them in a lie. This was a really fun one off book and I was more than satisfied with the ending! I only wish we got to know more about JT.