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One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
Five students walk into detention; only four walk out. As suspicion spreads, alliances form and fracture, and everyone has something to hide. One of Us Is Lying is a sharp, addictive mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end.
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... a fast-paced, high-stakes mystery where the truth must be uncovered?
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
If you loved the breakneck pace and constant suspense of One of Us Is Lying, you'll be hooked by A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Follow Pip as she obsessively unravels a cold case in her own town, facing escalating threats and surprises at every turn. The plot never lets up, and the stakes feel just as urgent as the mystery at Bayview High.
... a story told through multiple points of view, with each character hiding secrets?
The Cousins by Karen M. McManus
If you enjoyed piecing together the narrative through Bronwyn, Nate, Addy, and Cooper’s perspectives, The Cousins will captivate you with its shifting viewpoints. The story unfolds through the eyes of three cousins, each bringing their own secrets and suspicions, allowing you to experience the mystery from every angle.
... morally complex protagonists driven to the edge by tragedy and secrets?
Sadie by Courtney Summers
If you were drawn to the flawed, sometimes questionable choices of the Bayview Four, Sadie offers a haunting journey with a protagonist who’ll do anything for justice. Sadie’s relentless pursuit blurs the line between right and wrong, much like the complicated ethics in One of Us Is Lying.
... an ensemble cast of teens entangled in a murder investigation?
This Is Our Story by Ashley Elston
If you loved watching a whole group of students navigate suspicion and secrets, This Is Our Story delivers a compelling ensemble of boys, each with motive and opportunity. As the investigation unfolds, the dynamic between the friends echoes the tension and complexity of the Bayview crew.
... a story filled with shocking, unexpected twists that reframe everything?
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
If the jaw-dropping reveals and shifting truths in One of Us Is Lying kept you guessing, We Were Liars will leave you speechless. The narrative’s twists turn the whole story upside-down, rewarding you with those gasp-worthy moments you crave.
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