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W**E
Recommend product was as described.
Great product.
D**E
Another good YA thriller/mystery from Karen M. McManus
When I started this book, I was in a bit of a mood. That mood made it harder for me to get into it than normal. I'm 100% certain it was my mood because once I could relax into the story, I was completely wrapped up in it. The plot moved quickly, and I was genuinely surprised by many of the revelations. I don't know if I was paying enough attention to the clues or what, but I didn't guess the murderer ahead of time. That rarely happens, so I loved it. The ending was also I didn't see coming until I was right upon it. This was another good YA thriller from McManus. I do feel the need to comment on the whole "Ferris Beuller's Day Off" comparison, though. I guess I can see that in some ways with the kids skipping school, but it felt weird to apply it to this murder mystery.
C**Y
Fun read
Great book, very suspenseful. Love all of this authors books. I have them all
R**2
A bit disappointing
Plot: Overall a good plot, but Charlie should have been introduced MUCH sooner and he should have stuck with the trio for the rest of the novel. He, unpredictably, made this friendship group actually work. The way the cops found Cal and Ivy was so random and therefore anticlimactic. Honestly the conclusion of the novel was a waste.Characters: Unfortunately it was the novel’s chemistry between the main trio that were lacking in this plot. It was always Ivy and Cal or Ivy and Mateo, the three of them never had real chemistry other than the scene where they’re carrying a literal unconscious Ivy from the crime scene. Charlie ended up pulling this group together and he should've been included with them much earlier. Lara sucked, she should’ve gone to jail too. The whole feud between Daniel and Ivy was pointless, it would have been more interesting if he had been involved with the drugs or something.Writing: It was brilliant to include a revolving POV between the friendship trio as they all had their own suspects, ideas, and ulterior motives of finding out what happened the morning that they decided to ditch school.
K**R
enjoyable
Teen mystery with interesting twists and turns. Felt realistic to those tough teen years with strong characters and changes of perspective/voice across chapters. Will definitely check out other books
A**K
Another Karen McManus success
YA book purchased for my granddaughter. I always read books before I give them to teens because not all are sport. Karen McManus is an exception. I both read and enjoy the way she deals with teen angst. My granddaughter really enjoys them.
K**P
Loved It
A buy for my 15-yo granddaughter, she loved the book. She could not put it down.
H**G
Great Mystery
I love Karen McManus! She’s a great author. Her writing style is unique, and her stories are always original. This was no exception. Great book!
