i actually didnt find this to be predicable, which is the case with most YA thrillers, so that was exciting for me. its fast-paced, clever, and downright mysterious. this book is full of secrets just dying to get out!Īnd whilst i didnt think this was quite as good as ‘one of us is lying,’ it definitely does not feel like a sophomore slump of a novel. its in their very nature and karen mcmanus definitely understands that. The saying goes that ‘two can keep a secret if one of them is dead,’ but what isnt mentioned is that secrets like to be shared. But if you just want a simple mystery thriller to have fun with, I think it’s worth the read.

If you’re looking for the most amazing thriller to ever grace bookshelves, this ain’t it. Two Can Keep A Secret isn’t at the top of my favorites list and there are distinct problems I had with it, but I overall really enjoyed my time reading this book and am definitely happy I spent my time on it. It left a lasting, chilling impression I was not prepared for.

The END END of the novel was also super unexpected. I was shocked by the final reveal, which is a plus because I’ve been fairly underwhelmed with some of the thrillers I have read recently. The mystery was alright, but the majority of the novel didn’t WOW me. I actually think each person would have benefitted from more development, as I can’t say much about them beyond their role in the story. The characters were fine, but nothing special. I just did not need a constant summary of the girls who had gone missing in past years and it did weigh down the book at times. I feel like every chapter, we were given a recap on what had happened in the past and how it ties into what is going on in the present. One issue I did pick up on is the novel was VERY repetitive. It’s not super flowery or dense and was easy to devour. I can’t say for sure, but it seems as if the author made deliberate improvements in creating characters free from stereotypes and I was pleased to see this inclusion. I was surprised to find out the main twins are latinx (one of them being gay) and there are two Asian side characters (one being bisexual). Based off of reviews, what I can say is that Two Can Keep A Secret seems to have made great improvements in terms of representation. As I have not read One Of Us Is Lying, I can’t exactly compare the two. McManus’s first novel to understand her second (as I initially was), you don’t! They’re totally separate stories. If any other readers happen to be confused if they must read Karen M. It was not the most notable young adult thriller on the market, but I enjoyed my time reading.ĬW: murder, grief, talk of substance abuse, statutory rape 3.5 Stars! This was a fair and enjoyable read.I have no intentions of picking up One Of Us Is Lying, but I decided to give Two Can Keep A Secret a chance.

One of us lying sequel