A review by mythxcally
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus

adventurous funny 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

4.0

I really loved this book! This was my first book I read written by this author and it did not disappoint.

However I wouldn't fully give it 5 stars as some parts seemed a little... random. Like Nate showing up to Bronwyn's house the first time, he just appeared from his POV, no lead up or anything! The multiple POVs per chapter was also confusing, but I managed to get into that relatively easy. 

The characters were definetely loveable and I really felt for them in tough situations such as
when Cooper got outed, and I was really rooting for Addy when she broke up with that freak Jake!


The ending I did not expect at all. Usually with these types of books I have indications of who I believe to be guilty, and sometimes they're right, sometimes they aren't. But this time I had no clue!
It really shocked me the way Nate got arrested and then it was revealed that Simon did it to himself!! Although kinda mad we didn't see more Nate Bronwyn content cause they'd technically broken up, even though it implied they were going to get back together - still frustrating!
 

I wish there was a second book on the same characters! 
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