ckilpatrickx's review
2.0
I was a little disappointed in this *please don’t hate me because I wanted to love it*
This one just fell flat in my opinion, the mystery was interesting but the new characters weren’t well developed and the romance literally had no plot at all, NATE is my favourite by far.
The last fifty pages was just a diary entry and I didn’t feel like she solved any of it??
Hmmm sorry
This one just fell flat in my opinion, the mystery was interesting but the new characters weren’t well developed and the romance literally had no plot at all, NATE is my favourite by far.
The last fifty pages was just a diary entry and I didn’t feel like she solved any of it??
Hmmm sorry
shellbelle85's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
fionamatilda's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
A spooky camp, murders, and Stevie and her friends are back for a new murder mystery that turns very real very soon.
Imagine my delight when I hear about a new book coming out in the Truly Devious series but this time it takes place at a summer camp! I so hope that we get more Truly Devious books because I definitely want to see Stevie solve some more cases!
I just loved the mystery and I just LOVE LOVE that it takes place at a summer camp, I just love American summer camps, they sound so cool (well, except the whole murder thing). It was fun to see Stevie connect the dots, figure out all the clues, I was definitely rooting for her despite her cough at times a bit inconvenient methods of solving things. XD I loved being in her head and see everything come together, plus I had fun puzzling along with her as well.
Not a fan of Carson for reasons (I guess people who read it can guess why), but I am glad that in the end he got the hint on some parts at least so that is nice.
I love that we went back and forth (at least for part) between the now and 1978. That gave us so much more insight in this, yet also kept many reasons clouded and that made me happy.
BUT, I don’t see why a typewriter is that hard? I mean, I am not old, but I know my way around a typewriter and there are tapes and such to correct errors and such. So, um why were there two conversations with Stevie and someone else on typewriters. Really. Yes, it isn’t as easy as these days that you can just backspace/delete, but it wasn’t HARD or anything.
Also while I do love the ending and what was revealed there… it also felt a bit like farfetched? Bit too far from the realm of things?
I did love the romance between Stevie and David, but I agree with Stevie… that was not the moment for that David. XD
I am also happy to see Janelle have such a great time as the chief of crafts and Nate… well, I am happy for Nate as well! Just sad that it took that to happen before x happened.
I am very happy with this book and I would highly recommend it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Imagine my delight when I hear about a new book coming out in the Truly Devious series but this time it takes place at a summer camp! I so hope that we get more Truly Devious books because I definitely want to see Stevie solve some more cases!
I just loved the mystery and I just LOVE LOVE that it takes place at a summer camp, I just love American summer camps, they sound so cool (well, except the whole murder thing). It was fun to see Stevie connect the dots, figure out all the clues, I was definitely rooting for her despite her cough at times a bit inconvenient methods of solving things. XD I loved being in her head and see everything come together, plus I had fun puzzling along with her as well.
Not a fan of Carson for reasons (I guess people who read it can guess why), but I am glad that in the end he got the hint on some parts at least so that is nice.
I love that we went back and forth (at least for part) between the now and 1978. That gave us so much more insight in this, yet also kept many reasons clouded and that made me happy.
BUT, I don’t see why a typewriter is that hard? I mean, I am not old, but I know my way around a typewriter and there are tapes and such to correct errors and such. So, um why were there two conversations with Stevie and someone else on typewriters. Really. Yes, it isn’t as easy as these days that you can just backspace/delete, but it wasn’t HARD or anything.
Also while I do love the ending and what was revealed there… it also felt a bit like farfetched? Bit too far from the realm of things?
I did love the romance between Stevie and David, but I agree with Stevie… that was not the moment for that David. XD
I am also happy to see Janelle have such a great time as the chief of crafts and Nate… well, I am happy for Nate as well! Just sad that it took that to happen before x happened.
I am very happy with this book and I would highly recommend it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
thejadevoice's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.0
dandelionsoup85's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
vfrowe's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
ravencycle's review against another edition
3.0
a step down from the original trilogy i’m afraid. for a stand-alone, this book felt so slow. there really wasn’t much of anything going on until the final third of the book. i wish there had been more of janelle and nate.
laineyg's review
4.0
stevie david janelle and nate my children whom i love with all of my heart and more ❤️
tallyvauthor's review
5.0
Without a doubt my favourite of the series but also one of the funniest, wittiest books I've read. Stevie is away from Ellingham for the summer so enjoy this bonus book. At first I thought it was a little odd but once I got into it, I was dying of laughter so often it was impossible to put down! Stevie and her friends team up yet again to solve an unsolvable murder. Give or take a couple B&Es and minor crimes, this crew is one of the best gangs in literature and perfectly amusing with a fantastic fun mystery to solve along with it! If you read the entire series for this one book, it's worth it.