One of Us Is Lying (One of Us Is Lying #1) by Karen M. McManus - Restarting April 5th 2024

[Abi]

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Reading from the 3rd of July 2017

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[✦ Maica ✦]

Chapter 10

(view spoiler)[ Wow. This is really good. Everybody has their own motive as to why they would want to kill Simon. I really have no idea who's lying. (Watch it be the teacher who killed Simon lol) (hide spoiler)]

[Rebecca]

chapter 5 (view spoiler)[ OMG I am gripped, like seriously I've barely even started but just know I am going to read this book very quickly.

I love everything so far (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Berit☀️✨]

I'm about 20% in and I can't imagine any of them did this and I'm glad Cooper(view spoiler)[ isn't taking steroids, but I wonder what his secret is? (hide spoiler)]

[✦ Maica ✦]

Chapter 16

(view spoiler)[ 16 chapters in and I still have no idea who killed Simon but I am sure that it isn't Addy. (hide spoiler)]

[✦ Maica ✦]

Chapter 24

(view spoiler)[ I don't want this book to eeeeend! In the midst of all the crazy that has happened they created a great friendship. Too bad one of them might be the killer. (hide spoiler)]

[✦ Maica ✦]

Finished!

(view spoiler)[ Wow. Just wow. I did suspect Simon doing this to himself but since I couldn't understand why he would do that I just dismissed it. This was soooooo good! (hide spoiler)]

[Berit☀️✨]

Chapter 11(view spoiler)[ OK I think Addie is better off ultimately, although this will be hard times, also curious as to who Kris is? Is Cooper gay? That seems a little cliché, I'm thinking or maybe hoping it is the teacher that did this? I just cannot see it being any of these kids (hide spoiler)]

[Berit☀️✨]

Chapter 18(view spoiler)[ I like how all these kids are now becoming friends and maybe a little more, I just still I'm hoping none of them did it! And I had forgot about the car accident, I wonder if that is something??? (hide spoiler)]

[Berit☀️✨]

Up to par three(view spoiler)[ OK well I guess Cooper is gay, kind of guessed that but wanted it to be something else, not sure what, not that I care any which way, but it just seemed too predictable.. was it one of the girls sisters who did it? Cooper's dad? I am loving the growth in Addie! (hide spoiler)]

[Berit☀️✨]

Finished(view spoiler)[ so glad it ended the way it did, I did think that's what happened a little before the reveal, but I liked how it all came to gather, I wish nothing but happiness for the four of them! (hide spoiler)]

[Rebecca]

chapter 15 (view spoiler)[ I'm lagging in this buddy read- sorry. I'm still loving this book although I don't think any of the four characters are capable of killing him (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Fuzaila]

I've started this. Chapter 1 (view spoiler)[So Simon is poisoned or something in the detention class after drinking a cup of water? And the other kids present, are shaken. There isn't much said about the characters yet. So can't comment on that. (hide spoiler)]

[Fuzaila]

Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[Bronwyn has a darker side, or so it seems. Simon doesn't seem popular at all. Nate might be my fav right now. Addy also seems a bit mysterious. Well Cooper... is a bit too straightforward? (hide spoiler)]

[Rebecca]

I've finished but need to post two more comments so here is the first of my two finishing points (view spoiler)[ I was surprised by the ending although I knew most of the way through that none of the characters accused did it (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Rebecca]

(view spoiler)[ The bit that annoyed me most about this book was how trivial the reason for it all was- Oh no the boy didn't fit in at school. Seriously? (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Fuzaila]

Finished part 1 (view spoiler)[ I don't think these four people who barely knew each other would team up and kill Simon and trust one another to keep quiet about it. And Simon didn't deserve to die that way. Those tumblr posts might actually be from the killer. I have a feeling that these four might have nothing to do with it. Also, if it IS one of them, probably might be Addy, she seems to be lying all the time. But then Jake must have known? I don't get the hang of it. Let's see how it progresses (hide spoiler)]

[Fuzaila]

Finished part 2 (view spoiler)[Turns out the title's deceiving. Everyone's been lying here. Cooper is gay, which was predictable. Addy is finally holding her head high. Bronwyn seems to forget all her past ways and Nate keeps on implying he isn't as good as he seems. I don't get who's the killer. Maybe someone's a psycho? That has to be it. I'm pretty sure this one would be like The Perfectionists. (hide spoiler)]

[Fuzaila]

Completed. (view spoiler)[ Okay, I did suspect suicide, because well, he did seem depressed. And I was pretty sure none of them were the culprits. And I loved the romance too. Nate and Bronwyn all the way! (hide spoiler)]

[Fuzaila]

Rebecca wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

Yeah, but mental illness is just beyond our grasp isn't it.? Seems pretty convenient to use that as a plot builder

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

I'm up to Chapter 8.


(view spoiler)[Clearly everyone has secrets. Which definitely means they all have motive. Now that the secrets are coming out I wonder how things will end up for everyone. (hide spoiler)]

[Elizabeth Emily]

Just about to start this😄

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

I'm up to Chapter 16.


(view spoiler)[I wonder how long it will be before Cooper's dad finds out the truth. Since he is refusing to believe it. I think it would be cool if Nate and Bronwyn get together. Then at least one good thing will come from this mess. (hide spoiler)]

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

I'm up to Chapter 25.


(view spoiler)[I was surprised about Cooper being gay. I thought it was cool that his grandma handled it better than his parents. I was also surprised that Nate's mom showed up. I hope she really is sober. He needs at least one good parent. (hide spoiler)]

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

I'm finished.


(view spoiler)[I was surprised by the ending. Some people saw it coming but I didn't. I'm just glad the truth came out and everybody can move on with their lives. (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 26th of July 2017

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[Elizabeth Emily]

Berit☀️✨ wrote: "Chapter 18[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I think my favourite part of this book was the friendships that were made. Because let's face it they only happened because of Simon's death. My favourite "friendship" was between Bronwyn and Nate and I definitely looked forward to their POV's the most. (hide spoiler)]

[Elizabeth Emily]

Berit☀️✨ wrote: "Up to par three[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I can't believe you saw that coming!! It took me completely by surprise when it came to him getting the messages and being called by this Kris I genuinely thought he was lying about it being a German guy he met at baseball. I thought he was just trying to hide the fact that he was in love with another girl. It never even crossed my mind that it could have been a guy. (hide spoiler)]

[Elizabeth Emily]

Fuzaila wrote: "Chapter 5 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I also thought that Bronwyn had a darker side and was gonna end up being the killer or at least an accomplice but now that I've finished I can't believe that I ever thought bad of her. She did nothing but help the other three that were involved and I loved her for it. (hide spoiler)]

[Elizabeth Emily]

Rebecca wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I disagree. When you're in that headspace and all you can think about is how much you don't fit in. That literally becomes all you think about. Things in his life and head where obviously getting too much too handle and rather than talk to someone about it he decided to take his life into his own hands and kill himself however he decided to do it in a way where he could hurt some of the people who hurt him because even if the things they did seemed trivial to them, they all added up to be a really big deal to Simon. (hide spoiler)]

[Becky]

looking forward to starting this on the 1st

[avva.reads]

I can't wait to start this. I am about to leave for driving school and after that I look forward to read the first few chapters of this book. :)

[Becky]

Started this today. Read chapters 1-4 (view spoiler)[ i wonder how the peanut oil got into the cup? How come simon didnt have an epipen and how come the school didnt either? I wonder who cooper is seeing behind keelys back? That message at the end of chapter 4 is strange wonder who sent it (hide spoiler)]

So many questions with no sign of answers. Cant wait to read the next four chapters tomorrow. Im finding it reads nicely as well anyone else?

[avva.reads]

Finished chapter 1-4 (view spoiler)[ how did the peanut oil made its way into the cup when the cup was upside-down? Means someone had to pour it in when nobody looked. But Simon held it into his hands, so how didn't he or anyone else notice? Each of them has secrets so it's hard to think of someone as the murderer in particular. atm I'm kinda suspicous of anyone and no one at the same time. And who wrote the message Cooper got? And who made that last post? so many questions (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

I will try and catch up with this tomorrow :)

[Becky]

Anna i am the same so many unanswered questions im looking forward to the next four chapters today i wonder if it will unearth anything

[avva.reads]

Yeah Becky me too :D

[Becky]

Finished chapter 5 - 8 (view spoiler)[ nate seems lost, maybe he likes bronwyn and thats whu he found himself at her house twice. I cant believe addy slept with TJ behind jakes back. What else os addy hiding? I wonder who put the second post up? So simon was going to post about everyone in the detention! What was addy really in the nurses office for? What is she hiding? What did simon do for bronwyn to resent him? (hide spoiler)]
Omg i still have so many questions this is gripping in its own way. Roll on tomorrow for the few chapters

[avva.reads]

Finished chapters 5-8 (view spoiler)[ What was nate doing infront of bronwyns house?
So Addy cheated on her boyfriend ! I don't like the way he basically "ordered" her to change her clothes. Plus I can't get over the thought that maybe Cooper doesn't even want to play baseball and just tries to full fill his dads dream. But that's beside the point. A second tumblr post appeared. I'm still not quite sure how the peanut oil got into his cup though xD oh so nate doesn't seem to know what he wanted to do at Bronwyns house either! :D

Well seems like each one of them has a big secret. And Simon was about to publish it but he was killed before he could do so.

Now why wouldn't Addy pass a lie detector test? Hmm maybe because she has something to do with the missing of the EpiPens?

Cooper probably took performance enhancing drugs. But he thought some other secret about him would be published? Maybe the fact that he is cheating?

I am impressed Bronwyn told her parents the truth. I didn't think she'd do that.

That Nates dad puked into the sink kinda made me feel a little bit sick to. I could almost smell it ugh. And I feel sorry for him. He obviously is the scapegoat and even though it was rude from Bronwyns father not to let Nate see Bronwyn he just tried to protect her. (hide spoiler)]

So many unanswered questions! I look forward to find out the truth :D tomorrow I will drive to a festival and a friend in the morning so I will try to read a bit on the train. At first I had troubles switching between the perspectives that quickly and empathize with each of them but now it is easier.

[Becky]

I completely agree with what you have said anna it was an interesting few chapters and its just made me think about trust. I hope u have time to get the next few chapters done tomorrow i am completely hooked enjoy your festival

[avva.reads]

Thank you, I will :)

[avva.reads]

I could finish 2 chapters on the train (8-10)

(view spoiler)[ Addy actually told Jake about her cheating on him. I understand his rage.

How many phones does Nate own?! xD

I feel sorry for Addy and that she gets ignored by her friends like that, ofc she made a mistake but still.

Kris? His secret affair? (hide spoiler)]

[Becky]

Chapters 9 -12 (view spoiler)[ i am so happy that addy told jake about TJ. I can also inderstamd why he is so miffed. I think she may have some false popularity though by the way her frieds acted. It was nice of her sister to wait for her though.
Cooper wont answer the phone to this kris guy maybe it is his big secret and maybe he thought simon was going to expose him. He seems to be having a bad time at the minute though. Forst he gets accused of murder then his grandma has a heart attack! I hope she is going to be ok.
Nate and bronwyn used to like each other. I think nate should have just been honest with her though. I dont think they are going to get together though as he meets with amber after getting off the phone to bronwyn.
Omg what a chapter chapter 12 is! The post gets put online anyway and everyone is outted for their secrets. I dont no what to think anymore in regards to.who killed him as the message says their still all lying. (hide spoiler)]
This book is so intense i am loving it. Im looking forward to reading the next 4 chapters tomorrow. So much has happened so far and we are only 12 chapters in!

[avva.reads]

I catched up again! Finished chapter 11-16

(view spoiler)[ I can understand why so many people hated Simon. What he did was wrong and especially what he did to Leah was mean even though he didn't deserve to be murdered.

It's kinda weird Addy knew that the peanut oil would have to be cold-pressed for a person with allergies to react to it.

I feel sorry for Coopers "Nonny". She is right by saying that he should let go of Keely if he isn't in love with her. I wonder who he is in love with instead. I wonder if maybe he is into guys or his "affair" is taken too or maybe older than him? Everything is possible and maybe he's scared of other people knowing.

For a short time I actually thought Bronwyn would come over to Nate. They like each other and are getting closer and closer. She even gave him a kiss on the cheek!


Everyone is still ignoring Addy. Ofc she made a big mistake but they shouldn't behave like that towards her. I don't think Jake deserved it still but I really dislike how he bossed her around.

Maeve actually hacked herself into "About That"!
The news are getting involved now. Huh this could be interesting. They aren't helping at all though. It's just a big sensation.

Maybe Janae and Addy become friends. It would kinda surprise me. And I can't believe Addy cut her hair that short! Considering the fact that it seemed to be the part she loved about herself most.

Cooper finally broke up with his girlfriend but wait what? She and Nate?!? So he took steroids before! (hide spoiler)]

[Becky]

Chapters 13-16 (view spoiler)[ so cooper has done something to simon! Is he the killer? I am loving the fact nate and bronwyn are getting close. I also thought she was goung to go over and they were going to kiss in the mall car park. I still hold out for them to get together.
I cant believe ashtons husband cheated on her i am happy that it had brought the sisters together though as they both need each other at the moment.
Addy and jakes relationship sounds abusive if you ask me she is better off without him. I hope she finds someone. I think it was a drastic act for her to cut her hair off though
I wonder what bronwyn and her sister will discover on the sites simon posted on. I think they should start looking back on simons other posts on *about this* i bet he talks and uncovers loads of secrets about all four involved.
I cant believe keely slept with nate either but i also think she is just trying to get a rise out of cooper. As if he used steroids before. I wonder if he will get caught out? (hide spoiler)]

Omg roll on tomorrow for the next set of chapters i am completely hooked!!!

[avva.reads]

I really can't wait to continue! I had to hold myself back today so I won't read all of it :D therefore I started to read a second book today (oops, it's not like I planned 6 other Buddy reads this month haha help)

It's so hard to think of someone as the killer! I kinda start to like every single one of them but at the same time I'm suspicious of everyone!

[Becky]

I know that feeling i have so many books i want to read. Im going to read 5 chapters of this tomorrow and finish the book monday is that ok? I could send u a list of my to read books if u want and we can do another buddy read if u like i dont mind if u have to much on its ok
Chapters 17 - 20 (view spoiler)[ i am so happy that nate and bronwyn have finally got together i wonder if it is going to last. I cant believe bronwyns sister was scolded like that by simon. This gives bronwyn motive i think.
I thought nates mum was dead but i can understand why he couldnt rectify his mistake once it was made. It was good that he told bronwyn the truth though. He also tried to spend time with his mum so ill give him that.
I knew it, cooper has a boyfriend and he thought simon knew. This gives him motive too.
I wonder why jake is so interested in the case. Is the twist going to be that neither of the four is the killer and that it was jake (hide spoiler)]
Omg this is so intense i have no idea who the killer could be roll on tomorrow

[avva.reads]

Yeah that's totally fine :) I might finish the book on Monday too, it becomes harder and harder to read 4 chapters a day - it's so intriguing I wanna finish it! xD yeah I would like to have another buddy read with you :D I have a lot of other books to read but I will find time for more, atm I attend driving school and on monday I will drive a car for the very first time and I'm so nervous and scared! But reading helps me get my mind off things so that's good :)

Chapters 17-20

(view spoiler)[ I wasn't expecting Jake to meet up with Addy again, even though he didn't forgive her at all. At least she is free now.

The car accident really could have been planned. There are so many possible theories on how that peanut oil made its way into the cup!

Nate and Bronwyn finally kissed! And I can't believe his mother returned after all these years!

A comment of Bronwyn saying "fuck off and die,Simon" is no evidence at all! Everybody would have been mad at him for doing that to their sibling.

Pretty smart to switch clothes and their car. And I knew Cooper was in love with another guy. I felt it :D (hide spoiler)]

[avva.reads]

And @Becky (view spoiler)[ I thought about that too! Maybe it was a 5th person who killed Simon! He had a lot of enemies. Maybe even the teacher killed him? I honestly started to like all four characters and even tho I am a bit suspicious of anyone I don't want to believe that one of them did it! The strongest motive in my eyes so far has got Cooper. He is the only one so far nobody knows the secret of. Every other person told either their parents, boyfriends or friends the truth. (hide spoiler)]

[Becky]

@ anna (view spoiler)[ omg u have just opened my eyes too cooper not admitting anything to anyone maybe it was him. But has all the secrets come out or do u think theres more? I cant wait to find out (hide spoiler)]
I posted the books i can read in the buddy reads thread if u would like to take a look and we can work around ure driving school. Im working around an 8 week old baby. Dont worry about getting in a car it seems scary but i am sure u will be fine you can do it!!! Good luck