One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

360 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller young adult mysterious fast-paced

Description

On Thursday afternoon, five students at Bayview High walk into detention. Bronwyn, the brain, is Yale-bound and never breaks a rule. Addy, the beauty, is the picture-perfect homecoming princess.Nate, the criminal, is already on probation for deali...

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Moods

mysterious 93%
tense 49%
dark 34%
adventurous 29%
emotional 26%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
sad 7%
reflective 6%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 46%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.87

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