Book Review

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

Nobody likes detention. But, for these four students of Bayview High, detention was literally their worst nightmare. That afternoon, five students walked into the detention room. Bronwyn: the supersmart, overachieving student, determined at anything she does. Nate: The criminal who is known for doing some pretty sketchy things and nothing else. Addy: the ‘princess’ of the school who is known and liked by everybody there. Cooper: an impressive athlete who is destined for greatness on the baseball field. Simon: the not-so liked creator of About That, Bayview’s popular gossip app. But by the time detention ends, Simon is dead. And he had plans to share some pretty big stories on them that he planned to post the next day. Follow along with Brownyn, Nate, Cooper, and Addie as their secrets are shared while they learn the importance of trust and who really killed Simon.

Karen M. McManus does a great job telling this story and will have you wanting more from the first word to the last sentence. This page-turning, thrilling, and surprising book will have you shocked by the conclusion of the mystery and stunned by the results. You do not want to miss out! And if you have already read this one, check out her other great books, Two Can Keep a Secret or One of Us Is Next- the sequel to One of Us Is Lying.