Review// One of Us is Lying

"Books don't just go with you, 

they take you where you've never been"

I know! Two review posts in a row!

Blurb

I finished One of Us is Lying this morning, and this is a book that has been on my to-read list for such a long time, I have to share my thoughts on it!

The book is about a set of teenagers: Brownyn, Nate, Cooper, Addy and Simon. They go into detention together one afternoon, and before the end of the detention, Simon is dead. When the police discover what killed Simon, Brownyn, Nate, Cooper and Addy all become suspects in a murder investigation.

The worlds of the four teenagers are flipped on their heads, as more incriminating evidence comes to light. But the police never seem to be able to find any concrete evidence, not enough to convict anyone of the murder.

All four teenagers are adamant they didn't kill Simon, but they all have a secret to protect, how far will they go to protect themselves? and which of them is lying?

Things I liked

- The mystery, I couldn't pick or guess what was going to happen at the end. 

- Because there are so many characters, and the story alternates between the points of view of Brownyn, Nate, Copper and Addy, there is a character that will be relatable for most people - or even part of each character will be relatable. 

-  The characters didn't feel like the stereotypes they were cast as - which is a refreshing change. 

Things I didn't like

- The characters were switched so often, and there was so much to their individual stories, that it could be hard to keep up with the stories - and I found myself getting confused sometimes. 

-The ending felt a bit rushed, I won't say much because I don't want to spoil the ending, but I think that the rest of the story was a fair bit more wound out, and the part that should have been the most detailed was perhaps the least. 

-The story could, for some people, be seen as a bad representation of a mental illness, and could upset some people. 

Overall, I enjoyed the story. It was addictive, and the storyline was interesting, and I wasn't disappointed that I had read the book. I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of mysteries, but not scary ones. 

xxxPoppy