One of Us is Lying
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One of Us is Lying
Grades 9 & up
Realistic Fiction / Crime Thriller
Two Can Keep a Secret |
Book Summary:
Five people report to detention after school, and one of them dies in the detention room. Bronwyn, the hard-working student, Addy, who is dating the best-looking boy at school and thinks she might die without him, Cooper, the popular athlete, and Nate, who is always mixed up with some kind of trouble, all become suspects after Simon's death. They all have secrets, and Simon ran a gossip site. Who is responsible? The sequel to this book is called One of Us is Next. Book Review: There are definitely echoes of The Breakfast Club here, and while it seems to be promoted as a mystery thriller, it's more about relationships and teen angst common to realistic fiction. The story is told from multiple points of view, and the pacing with those viewpoint transitions works effectively. While several elements of the plot are not entirely realistic, many readers are likely to connect to the characters and their secrets. "People always pick you, don't they? They always picked me, too. Until you came along and made me feel invisible."
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