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A review by gen_wolfhailstorm
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
After reading The Cousins recently, I was inspired to go through the authors backlist of books.
This was such a great story that had so many layers! I will admit, I was a little nervous getting around to this very hyped book, but it was definitely worth it.
I never expected who would be the culprit in the 'whodunit' plot and I think it was executed really well.
The characters were fully dimensional and I was invested in all of their stories.
Nate really irked me in the last few chapters! I felt so disappointed by his decisions, it was just mean.
I think my favourite character was Bronwyn. They all had some really problems in there life but for some reason the internal and external pressures of being the perfect everything really hit me.
This was exciting, immersive, thrilling and had lot of depth to reflect on the consequences of spiteful rumours and extremism and radicalisation within education.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail