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Two Can Keep a Secret
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Ellery and her twin brother arrive at their mother's hometown of Echo Ridge in a hail storm to discover a body on the road - a local high school teacher victim of a hit and run. That welcome was merely the beginning. The twins quickly find their new home is seeped in secrets, disappearing girls and murder. It all began with the disappearance of their mother's twin sister on Homecoming Night. Her disappearance may have remained unsolved but its effects ran deep both within their family and the community at large.
Fast forward 5 years and another Homecoming Queen, Lacey goes missing and ends up dead. Now, the twins find themselves in the middle of yet another mystery when the town in besieged with bloody messages, broken dolls and other ominous threats to members of the current Homecoming Court. Are all these events related? What evil lurks in Echo Ridge?
I was a huge fan of McManus' first book, One of Us is Lying so I had high expectations for her second novel. While I found this one engaging I definitely wasn't as blown away as I was with the first book. Still, it was a fun read. Echo Ridge and its inhabitants were interesting, creepy and felt like a guilty pleasure to read about. It seems like everyone had some skeletons hidden in their closet which added to the whodunnit aspect. I kept going round and round, changing my mind on who the "bad guy" was and speculating on their motive. I was a bit underwhelmed by the reveal but I think I just wanted/expected a bit more after One of Us is Lying. My mind had certainly come up with a few outlandish theories that I was hoping would be correct!
All in all, a strong sophomore effort by Karen McManus. I look forward to seeing what else she comes up with. Keep it BIG Karen - you know how to do that well!
Ellery and her twin brother arrive at their mother's hometown of Echo Ridge in a hail storm to discover a body on the road - a local high school teacher victim of a hit and run. That welcome was merely the beginning. The twins quickly find their new home is seeped in secrets, disappearing girls and murder. It all began with the disappearance of their mother's twin sister on Homecoming Night. Her disappearance may have remained unsolved but its effects ran deep both within their family and the community at large.
Fast forward 5 years and another Homecoming Queen, Lacey goes missing and ends up dead. Now, the twins find themselves in the middle of yet another mystery when the town in besieged with bloody messages, broken dolls and other ominous threats to members of the current Homecoming Court. Are all these events related? What evil lurks in Echo Ridge?
I was a huge fan of McManus' first book, One of Us is Lying so I had high expectations for her second novel. While I found this one engaging I definitely wasn't as blown away as I was with the first book. Still, it was a fun read. Echo Ridge and its inhabitants were interesting, creepy and felt like a guilty pleasure to read about. It seems like everyone had some skeletons hidden in their closet which added to the whodunnit aspect. I kept going round and round, changing my mind on who the "bad guy" was and speculating on their motive. I was a bit underwhelmed by the reveal but I think I just wanted/expected a bit more after One of Us is Lying. My mind had certainly come up with a few outlandish theories that I was hoping would be correct!
All in all, a strong sophomore effort by Karen McManus. I look forward to seeing what else she comes up with. Keep it BIG Karen - you know how to do that well!
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June 22, 2018
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June 22, 2018
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January 28, 2019
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January 28, 2019
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January 28, 2019
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February 3, 2019
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"The end is near & I'm looking forward to seeing if I figured this out correctly 😉"
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Feb 03, 2019 10:23PM
Just finished as well. Loved it too. ❤
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Tori wrote: "Awesome :) I’m excited to read this one. I loved one of us is lying too!"
Hope you enjoy it Tori! It was definitely a fun read 😁
Hope you enjoy it Tori! It was definitely a fun read 😁
Meredith wrote: "Fabulous review, Bern! I think I am going to have to check this one out!"
Thank you Meredith. It was definitely an entertaining YA mystery.
Thank you Meredith. It was definitely an entertaining YA mystery.
Susanne wrote: "Great review Bern! Looking like I'm going to have to check this one out!"
Thank you Susanne! Hope you get to check it out. I find McManus' books to be so much fun.
Thank you Susanne! Hope you get to check it out. I find McManus' books to be so much fun.
Debra wrote: "Fabulous review, Bern! You had me at I didn't see that coming!"
Thank you Debra! I love when I don't see it coming!!!
Thank you Debra! I love when I don't see it coming!!!
Sorry this one disappointed a bit, but glad it was still a four star read for you, Bern ;) Fabulous review!! 💜😊
Nicola wrote: "Fantastic review Bern! This sounds great! 😊"
Many thanks Nicola - I definitely enjoy McManus' storytelling.
Many thanks Nicola - I definitely enjoy McManus' storytelling.
JanB wrote: "Great review Bern, sounds like I need to check this author out, starting with her first book :)"
Jan, I find them to be quick, fun reads! I'll definitely be watching for what she puts out next.
Jan, I find them to be quick, fun reads! I'll definitely be watching for what she puts out next.