Reviews by Category: Mystery

Teen Review
Forget Me by K.A. Harrington

Forget Me

By Kim Harrington
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jan 23, 2024

Summary: Forget Me by Kim Harrington is a gripping young adult mystery novel that revolves around the life of Morgan, a teenager with the unique ability to witness memories by touching objects. When Morgan touches a blood-stained scarf, she becomes entangled in a dangerous mystery involving a missing girl and a potential murder. As she navigates through the twists and turns of the investigation, Morgan must confront her own past and the secrets surrounding her abilities.

Teen Review
One of Us Is Lying book cover

One of Us Is Lying

By Karen McManus
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jan 19, 2024

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus is a gripping young adult mystery novel that unfolds after five high school students enter detention, but only four come out alive. Simon, the creator of a notorious gossip app, dies during the detention, and the remaining four students become suspects in his murder. The story delves into the secrets and complexities of each character as they navigate the investigation, revealing hidden truths, personal struggles, and unexpected connections.

Teen Review
Nyxia book cover

Nyxia

By Scott Reintgen
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jan 19, 2024

Nyxia follows Emmett, a 15-year-old who is selected along with nine other teens from all over the world to go to space to travel to a planet to mine an extremely valuable substance called Nyxia. The company that is sending these teens to space is Bable, and they are offering obscene amounts of money for participants. To Emmett, it is more important that Bable provides the best possible treatment for his mom who has cancer.

Teen Review
The Name of This Book Is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch

The Name of This Book Is Secret

By Pseudonymous Bosch
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jan 12, 2024

The Name of this Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch is a captivating and mysterious children's novel that follows the story of two young protagonists, Cass and Max-Ernest, as they stumble upon a hidden conspiracy involving a secret society, a missing magician, and a dangerous alchemical formula. The book combines humor, adventure, and puzzles, inviting readers on an engaging journey filled with codes, ciphers, and unexpected twists.

Teen Review
Revenge: Eleven Dark Tales

Revenge: Eleven Dark Tales

By Yoko Ogawa
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jan 5, 2024

Summary: Revenge: Eleven Dark Tales by Yoko Ogawa is a collection of interconnected short stories that dive into the complexities of human relationships and the dark aspects of life. The narratives are tied together through recurring characters and subtle connections, creating a lot of psychological suspense and unsettling events. Ogawa's writing explores themes of revenge and obsession. With each story revealing the complexities of the characters' lives and their intertwined fates.

Teen Review
Never Never

Never Never

By Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Aakanksha R.
Jan 2, 2024

Summary: In the mysterious world of Never Never by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher, Silas and Charlie wake up without any memory of who they are or how they got there. Determined to uncover the truth and break free from their amnesia, they embark on a relentless search, only to be faced with the frustration of their memories resetting every 48 hours.

Teen Review
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

By Holly Jackson
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Saanvi M.
Jan 2, 2024

Pippa-Fitz Amobi, a senior in high school, must complete a research project on a topic of her choice; something she is passionate about. She looks into a past murder case of a girl named Andie Bell. Sal Singh, along with Andie, had been found dead in the forest. According to clues at the scene of the crime, all hints pointed to one scenario: Sal killed Andie (who is also his girlfriend) and killed himself afterwards as a result of guilt and regret. Despite the case being declared closed by the authorities, Pip finds it hard to believe. It seemed a bit too obvious.

Teen Review
The Hawthorne Legacy book cover

The Hawthorne Legacy

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Earvin C
Dec 29, 2023

In The Hawthorne Legacy, main character Avery Grambs continues to search for the answers within billionaire Tobias Hawthorne’s puzzles and mysteries embedded within the walls of the Hawthrone Estate. Her mother’s game of “secrets” continues to replay in her mind as she struggles to differentiate her manipulative illusions with reality, all while debating her love situation with the Hawthrone brothers. 

Teen Review
Shade Me book cover

Shade Me

By Jennifer Brown
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Kadelyn B.
Dec 29, 2023

Shade Me written by Jennifer Brown is a YA fiction about crime, mystery, and murder. The main character Nikki Kill has lived her whole life with a condition called synesthesia. This causes her senses to overlap and gives her the ability to see colors when presented with emotions, information, and various other experiences. One day she receives a mysterious call from the hospital asking for her help to identify a young woman in critical condition and Nikki’s number is the only one listed in this Jane Doe’s phone.

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