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

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Also 60%
(view spoiler)[Is it possible this was an( Hercule Poirot spoiler(view spoiler)[Orient Express? (hide spoiler)]) Like, all of them? Together? Not just the 4, but other students out there? Or maybe students other than the 4? (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Dannii wrote: "Third quarter - [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yeah, I was really surprised! I hadn't even given her much thought before that. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

85%
(view spoiler)[So he killed himself? And made sure he would ruin other's peoples lives for some reason with it?
Then who's writing the tumblr posts? Is Simon even dead, really? There wasn't a public funeral. Though that really seems like something that would happen in an adult mystery novel, mostly because faking your death might be easier if you're an adult, right? (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

100%
(view spoiler)[I finished a while back, and on the whole, I really liked it! I wish it was more interesting at first, and that the Nate-angst at the end could have been skipped. I was kinda getting there, but not completely, so the mystery was pretty good! (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Dannii wrote: "Fourth quarter - [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yeah, so much of the stuff volunteered to us was so easy to overlook, that stuff which should not have surprised me actually did!
Yeah, me too, I was worried for a bit there that it was just going to end like that. (hide spoiler)]

[Saar The Book owl]

Dannii wrote: "First quarter - [spoilers removed]"

It's indeed very cliché, but interesting what the underlying reasons are.

[Saar The Book owl]

Dannii wrote: "Saar The Book owl wrote: "I've started the book in September, but now reading again.
What are your thoughts so far, Catrin? I'm currently at chapter 16.
So far: [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers remo..."

It's like (view spoiler)[they have a school side of their character and their real side. (hide spoiler)]

[Saar The Book owl]

Dannii wrote: "Second quarter - I'm actually really glad Jake and Addy have broken up. She did cheat, which was bad, and he does have a right to be angry about that, but he was manipulative and controlling and I'..."

Indeed, (view spoiler)[I was gald that they seperated. It wasn't healtje. Like she was his lapdog. I liked the conversations between Bronwyn and Nate. It is like a different side of Nate. (hide spoiler)]

[Saar The Book owl]

Dannii wrote: "Fourth quarter - [spoilers removed]"

There was somewhere an hint that (view spoiler)[Jake could've been involved. The scene where he met Addy at his home and asked about the investigation. That's where I thought there was a link. (hide spoiler)]

[Saar The Book owl]

Trisha wrote: "Hey, I've just started, was a bit under the weather last week :(
I'm currently 14% in, Is Cooper cheating on her? I'm not exactly sure, but that is what it seemed like.
Also, I expected the death w..."

The death of Simon is the red line, through the whole book, but it is how the lives of the others are woven with it that is also important.

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Saar The Book owl wrote: "Dannii wrote: "Fourth quarter - [spoilers removed]"

There was somewhere an hint that [spoilers removed]"

Same,(view spoiler)[ it seemed really suspicious to me that after he swore her off so vehemently, he still wanted to talk!??! (hide spoiler)]

[Saar The Book owl]

Well, I really liked it. There were a lot of plots/twists that set the reader on the wrong path, but that made it interesting.
Also the 'who dun it': I didn't know that it would turn out like that. That was clever thought of the author.

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Saar The Book owl wrote: "Trisha wrote: "Hey, I've just started, was a bit under the weather last week :(
I'm currently 14% in, Is Cooper cheating on her? I'm not exactly sure, but that is what it seemed like.
Also, I expec..."

Yeah, now it makes more sense :)

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Saar The Book owl wrote: "Well, I really liked it. There were a lot of plots/twists that set the reader on the wrong path, but that made it interesting.
Also the 'who dun it': I didn't know that it would turn out like that..."

I was a bit surprised too! It was definitely not what I was expecting

[Catrin]

I am on Chapter 25 page 286 in the book now.

[Saar The Book owl]

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Date changed. Restarting 12nd September 2021. Happy Reading ☺

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[Jora Jordan]

Ill join on this one if thats okay. Been meaning to read this one.

[Vippi]

Jora Jordan wrote: "Ill join on this one if thats okay. Been meaning to read this one."

Of course 😊 the more the merrier!

[Vippi]

Chapter 3 - 7%
(view spoiler)[I didn't expect Simon to die so soon!
The car crash seems orchestrated to make sure the ambulance could arrive immediately on the scene. I bet it was a prank gone bad and at the moment the most guilty-looking one is Addie. But I already know that all my assumptions will turn out totally wrong 😅 (hide spoiler)]

[Jora Jordan]

I just finished
(view spoiler)[ To start, there was so much illegal action action happening during the investigation. Reporters showing kids pictures and giving there names. Cops that showed defanit biased in who they looked into. When we finally find out who did, in retrospect, they should have been one of the first ones that the cops looked into. And why were the cops only looking at the kids anywhay?
I liked the book. Enjoyed waiting to see who did it. I will read the next one when i have time to. (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Vippi]

30%
(view spoiler)[All the secrets are out... even though I bet that there are plenty more out there to be still discovered.

I can't shake off the feeling that someone else has framed them. Another student? The teacher who was there for detention? (hide spoiler)]

[Vippi]

68%
(view spoiler)[Finally also Cooper's secret is out. Tbh, I didn't imagine he was gay. I really thought I made up a lie to his girlfriend about Kris being a boy...

I'm really enjoying this book so far and got attached to all of them... at this point, I really hope neither of them is the murderer!

My major suspect at the moment is Cooper, since he i the only one whose secret was false... and there's the issue of the encripted post about him... (hide spoiler)]

[Jora Jordan]

Glad to hear your liking the book. I liked it a lot too.

[Vippi]

Sorry for the late reply!
(view spoiler)[I enjoyed this book very much.
Halfway through, I considered Simon could be the puppet master behind all the mess... but, to be honest, I came up with so many different theories that I cannot say I see it coming. (hide spoiler)]

I am up at reading One of us is the next. If you want we can BR it. Just let me know :)

[Jora Jordan]

Vippi wrote: "Sorry for the late reply!
I enjoyed this book very much.
Halfway through, I considered Simon could be the puppet master behind all the mess... but, to be honest, I came up with so many different th..."

I would be glad to do a buddy read of one of us is next. I just got it from the library so can do it any time that is convinent for you.

[Vippi]

Great! What about October 1st? Does it suit you or is it too late?

[Jora Jordan]

That will work for me just fine. Looking forward to it.

[Vippi]

Yeah! I'll set the thread :)

[Ashley W]

Finally got this one :) Starting now

[Ashley W]

Chapter 3
(view spoiler)[ This is so Gossip Girl-y. I feel like I would have been a Bronwyn in high school. Anyone else find one more relatable than the others? (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Vippi wrote: "Chapter 3 - 7%
I didn't expect Simon to die so soon!
The car crash seems orchestrated to make sure the ambulance could arrive immediately on the scene. I bet it was a prank gone bad and at the mome..."

(view spoiler)[ Same. lol I'm not even making any predictions. I know they'll be off by a mile. lol (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

20%
(view spoiler)[ Nate may be my favorite character so far. He sounds the most honest ironically. I just feel sorry for Addy. Every one of these people sound pretty guilty so far. I think it was someone else though. These four are too obvious. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

35%
(view spoiler)[ Addy's problem just isn't as serious as the others. The others all have consequences. Addy is just going to lose a controlling boyfriend. I get that he is important to her, but she's better off without him. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Vippi wrote: "30%
All the secrets are out... even though I bet that there are plenty more out there to be still discovered.

I can't shake off the feeling that someone else has framed them. Another student? The ..."

(view spoiler)[ Yeah, I definitely think they were framed. I can't see any of them killing someone. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

36%
(view spoiler)[ Okay, yeah, the 'whore' thing is bad. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 12
(view spoiler)[ They have started getting into pairs. I think Bronwyn and Nate will be better together than Cooper and Abby. Nate knows how to navigate these thing more and Bronwyn is thinking things through. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 20
(view spoiler)[ Okay, I was not expecting Cooper to be gay. Not that it's a bad thing, but I'm surprised. I feel sorry for him with his dad. I think a lot of kids go through that. And Nate with his mother. There's a whole new set of parental dynamics now. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 23
(view spoiler)[ I love Nate so much now! He knows what it's like to be talked about. And them sitting together, standing up for each other is more than I expected. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

80%
(view spoiler)[ Kinda figures they would go after Nate. He's the easy target. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Vippi wrote: "68%
Finally also Cooper's secret is out. Tbh, I didn't imagine he was gay. I really thought I made up a lie to his girlfriend about Kris being a boy...

I'm really enjoying this book so far and got..."

(view spoiler)[ Me too! I really didn't think he would be gay. What they did to him in the cafeteria was so awful. I understand why he wanted it to be a secret. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ I really liked the story and I think it had a very diverse cast of characters and spoke on a lot of social issues. I'm curious about how there will be a sequel because the case was all wrapped up. (hide spoiler)]

[Jora Jordan]

Ashley wrote: "Finished
[spoilers removed]"

Really glad you enjoyed the book. Were planning on a buddy read of book 2 on Oct 1. Looking forward to finding out where they go from here.

[Vippi]

Ashley wrote: "Finished
[spoilers removed]"

I am so glad you enjoyed it too 😄

Jora Jordan wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Finished
[spoilers removed]"

Really glad you enjoyed the book. Were planning on a buddy read of book 2 on Oct 1. Looking forward to finding out where they go from here."

@Ashley: If the timing does suit you, let's join us 😁
I really hope book #2 will be as good as the prequel. *fingers crossed*

[Jenn]

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Date changed. Restarting October 24th 2022. Happy Reading ☺

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[Anna]

I've read this before but I've forgotten a lot of details so it's very interesting to read again. I love how they throw little hints pointing at everyone as a suspect, right from the beginning.

Chapters 1-3
(view spoiler)[-That accident looks suspicious
-They all reacted quite well to Simon's accident, I think that in real life most people would be like Addy
-Seems like all of them are hiding something, Nate seems the most relaxed of the bunch (hide spoiler)]

[Haley]

looking foward to getting into it! I attempted to start it a while ago, but got distracted and had to put it down.

[Haley]

Anna wrote: "I've read this before but I've forgotten a lot of details so it's very interesting to read again. I love how they throw little hints pointing at everyone as a suspect, right from the beginning.

Ch..."


(view spoiler)[ accident is EXTREMELY suspicious!! how does peanut oil even get into that one cup?? unless someone in the room put it there. also, no EpiPens to be found?? hmm

Nate is a typical bad boy character so I feel like most will assume he had something to do with it. However, I think that would be too easy to think that... (hide spoiler)]

[Anna]

Haley wrote: "Anna wrote: "I've read this before but I've forgotten a lot of details so it's very interesting to read again. I love how they throw little hints pointing at everyone as a suspect, right from the b..."

(view spoiler)[It's also not something someone could easily carry or conceal, since why would you bring that to school?
Most people would accuse him or assume he was involved sometimes, because if you're a bad boy you're guilty of everything bad that happens.
So far the least interesting character for me is Addy. (hide spoiler)]

[Anna]

Chapter 14:

(view spoiler)[ Addy has finally opened her eyes (hide spoiler)]

[Anna]

Chapter 20:

(view spoiler)[
-Glad Cooper's secret is finally out. However, it does make you wonder that if his post/secret was a lie, someone else's could have been (not only talking about the Bayview Four)
-I felt so bad about Maeve's post
-Addy has changed so much and I'm so happy about that. She doesn't need Jake anymore! And I really like her building friendship with Bronwyn
(hide spoiler)]