bibliotequeish's review against another edition
3.0
5 students sitting in detention, but the end of the day one will be dead.
One of us is Lying was a fast "whodunit" read.
The characters were all so different and each brought something different to the story. This however has been done before, there was nothing new, nothing to make it stand out.
Unfortunately I think this book was easily forgettable.
One of us is Lying was a fast "whodunit" read.
The characters were all so different and each brought something different to the story. This however has been done before, there was nothing new, nothing to make it stand out.
Unfortunately I think this book was easily forgettable.
emcrosb's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Kind of like the breakfast club mystery style.
readtiltheworldisblurry's review against another edition
5.0
Yes, I finished this is two days because it was JUST. THAT. GOOD!!!!
I only picked it up because of the show (I was intrigued by the trailer and only saw the first two episodes a year ago) and it was such a good book.
This mystery book kept me on the edge of my seat and made me not want to put my book down. All the main characters are so great and I like how the secrets get unravelled throughout the book.
Honestly, I love this book and am immediately buying the sequel and binging the show. If you’re a fan of mysteries at all, pick this up.
I only picked it up because of the show (I was intrigued by the trailer and only saw the first two episodes a year ago) and it was such a good book.
This mystery book kept me on the edge of my seat and made me not want to put my book down. All the main characters are so great and I like how the secrets get unravelled throughout the book.
Honestly, I love this book and am immediately buying the sequel and binging the show. If you’re a fan of mysteries at all, pick this up.
ioreads's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
meglinds's review against another edition
3.0
I don’t often write reviews on books, but I had too many mixed feelings about this one. I was so entertained by this debut. The writing was engaging and exciting, and I felt continually pulled into the unfolding drama, waiting for the next big bombshell to drop. But for me, it never did. The plot unfolded in such a linear fashion that I was never given any length of time to mull over the newest twist before it was tentatively resolved and we were on to the next.
Some other thoughts: the characters were so cliche and trope-y that I had a hard time relating to or feeling attached to them. I STRONGLY disliked the way that Cooper’s sexuality was treated as a shocking plot twist. The romance between Bronwyn and Nate felt to me to be forced and unnecessary, and ending the book on this subplot was a little bit disappointing.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book. Kind of. Mostly.
Some other thoughts: the characters were so cliche and trope-y that I had a hard time relating to or feeling attached to them. I STRONGLY disliked the way that Cooper’s sexuality was treated as a shocking plot twist. The romance between Bronwyn and Nate felt to me to be forced and unnecessary, and ending the book on this subplot was a little bit disappointing.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book. Kind of. Mostly.
sanreads24's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.0
dramagirl2003's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
ah this was a clever plot. so many twists and turns. I loved the MCs growing relationships with each other
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Outing, Alcoholism, Bullying, and Murder
Minor: Blood, Gun violence, Homophobia, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Mass/school shootings
basketball24's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5
I loved this book it took me 2 months to read even with being busy. The book seems really long but it's not. I liked how the book would change in different perspectives. The book kind of gives it away on how Simon died in the middle of the book and then you end up just reading the rest of the book for the romance. It also leaves you on a cliff hanger. I liked the book so much I got the second one so i'm not left wondering what else happens.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Addiction, Blood, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Suicide, Drug use, Grief, and Suicide attempt
angelherwings's review against another edition
3.0
I predicted the entire thing like 60% which is really sad bcs that made me enjoy it less
raimureads's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0