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One of Us Is Lying

Karen M. Mcmanus
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One of Us Is Lying

Karen M. Mcmanus
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Overall rating: 4.0418253 / 5 from 263 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

One of Us Is Lying is a highly recommended mystery book with a captivating storyline, interesting characters, and a fast pace. The plot twist and modern mystery elements keep readers engaged, though opinions on the ending vary. It's a quick and enjoyable read for fans of suspenseful literature.

Summary topics

  • Plot Twist: 7%
  • Pacing: 6%
  • Readability: 32%
  • Modern Mystery: 15%
  • Characters: 15%

Review topics: [fun, daughter, rest, book, expectations, read, characters, mystery, story, ending, twist, paced, liars, concept, storyline, plot, written, sequel, thriller, moments, series, writing, type, girl, secrets, archetypes, students, novel, voice, perspective].

Review highlights

  • "This is a pretty interesting story and written in a way that makes it a nice quick read." — JADE
  • "I loved all the characters, the storyline is unique and interesting and the TWISTS OH MY GOODNESS." — Brooklyn
  • "anyway amazing book overall with a great twist!" — Sonia

Reviews

Love it!

"Absolutely love this book super format and amazing details and I just love it. Really exited to read the second book. Very mystery type of book but definitely for ages over 12."

— Kat 6. (5/5)

A smart mystery that keeps you hooked!

"One of us is lying blend mystery, drama and teen life perfectly together. I loved trying to figure out who was telling the truth during detention and what really happend with Simon. Each character feels real, with their own secret and motives. The story moves quickly and keeps you turning pages until the shocking reveal. A great read for anyone who lip è cleaver high school mysteries with heart."

— Josie J. (5/5)

Great book

"It feels like those kind of movies about high schools. It a YA book though and a great one about mystery!! Recommended!!"

— I N. (3/5)

Great character building and so fun!

"I loved this book, reading each characters view was so fun and they always had something interesting. The ending was definitely not expected. I had so much fun reading expecially bronwyn and Nate’s character views. They all grew great friendships and had fun character growth. I would definetly recommend. Cannot wait to read the other 2 books!"

— Jorja (5/5)

One plot twist after another

"The book is quite enjoyable, and I appreciate the originality of the story. It certainly keeps one engaged, and I anticipate being compelled to read the sequel."

— Victoria (4/5)

Good Story, BETTER Twist!

"I liked the story! I sometimes struggle with perspective written stories but I felt this one was written well. A good story with a GREAT twist!"

— T G. (4/5)

Can’t put it down

"A must read murder mystery as it plays out in the highschool! Such a great read!"

— D M. (5/5)

A Great Mystery

"Bought this for my teen daughter and dr she loved it!"

— Lisa L. (4/5)

Suspenseful and fun!

"This book was really great and it was very suspenseful! It resembled the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder book by Holly Jackson, and I loved how the author included every characters Point-of-View!"

— Ruby (5/5)

PLL meets Breakfast Club

"Quick to get to the drama, haven’t finished but I’m liking the dynamics that have been established"

— Courtney (4/5)

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  • Published date: Feb 28, 2023
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 416
  • Publisher: Random House Children's Books
  • ISBN: 9781524714758
  • Dimensions: 5.38" W x 0.85" L x 8.19" H
A New York Times Bestseller
An Entertainment Weekly Best YA Book of the Year Selection
A Buzzfeed Best YA Book of the Year Selection
A New York Public Library's Best Book for Teens Selection
A Popcrush Best Young Adult Book of the Year Selection
A CBC Teen Choice Book Award Nominee
A Bustle Best Young Adult Book of the Month
A Goodreads Best Young Adult Book of the Year Nominee
A YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction Book Nominee
A YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
A Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the Century

“Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club....so make room for One of Us Is Lying in your bags, because this is one carry-on you won’t want to put down." —Entertainment Weekly Online

“You’ll tear through this juicy, super-fun (if murder can ever be fun?) thriller."—Bustle

"A whodunit with a Breakfast Club twist...following four unique voices on a chase to find the killer, this one will keep you guessing until the very, very end."—Popcrush

"Twisty plotting, breakneck pacing and intriguing characterisation add up to an exciting, single-sitting thrillerish treat."—The Guardian

"This is no ordinary whodunit…surprising and relevant."—USA Today

"Readers will have a hard time putting this clever page-turner down." —BookPage Online

“An addictive, devour-in-one-sitting thriller with so many twists and turns you'll be wondering until the very end: Who really killed Simon?”—Kara Thomas, author of The Darkest Corners and Little Monsters

★"[As] McManus's intense mystery unfolds...each character becomes more complex and nuanced, adding richness and depth to the suspense." —VOYA, Starred Review

"This fast-paced blend of Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars, and classic John Hughes will leave readers racing to the finish as the try to unravel the mystery on their own."—Kirkus Reviews

"One of Us Is Lying is flat-out addictive...[McManus] weaves an authentic, suspenseful mystery that readers can imagine taking place at their very own high school.”—RT Book Reviews

"A smart, twisted, and unpredictable YA mystery that will have readers guessing until the very end."—SLJ

"An engaging, enticing look at the pressures of high school and the things that cause a person to lose control."—Booklist
Karen M. McManus earned her BA in English from the College of the Holy Cross and her MA in journalism from Northeastern University. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying, its sequel One of Us Is Next, Two Can Keep a Secret and The Cousins. Her work has been published in more than 40 languages. To learn more about Karen and her books, visit karenmcmanus.com, or follow @writerkmc on Twitter and Instagram.

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