Reviews by Category: Mystery

Teen Review
All In

All In

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Sophie G.
May 1, 2023

All In, the third book in the Naturals series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, is about Cassie Hobbs and
the Naturals going to Las Vegas to investigate three brutal murders. This killer changes method,
with his identifying mark being a tattoo of numbers on his victim’s wrist. Cassie’s mother’s case
has also had a breakthrough, and Cassie must juggle her personal issues with the case the
Naturals have to solve. 

Teen Review
Knives Out

Knives Out

Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
May 1, 2023

Knives Out is a comedy mystery movie about finding the murder of a crime novelist Harlan. Throughout the movie different suspects, which are family members of Harlan, are investigated to figure out who caused Harlan’s death. This movie is full of fun and entertaining and definitely a movie that you can rewatch! I enjoyed the interactions between the different family members who wouldn’t get along very well. I enjoyed this movie because it was a good balance between comedy and mystery!

Teen Review
Killer Kung Pao

Killer Kung Pao

By Vivien Chien
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Abigail M.
Apr 28, 2023

Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien is a murder mystery novel. It takes place in Cleveland’s
Asia Village. Between working at the Ho-Lee Noodle House, her family’s restaurant, and trying
to manage a social life, Lana Lee is just a little exhausted. Unfortunately for her, things are about
to get even more tiring. One morning as Lana is at the hair salon, she witnesses something
sinister and a well-known member of the community winds up dead. Lana finds herself resisting

Teen Review
I’m the Girl

I’m the Girl

By Courtney Summers
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Sam
Apr 4, 2023

I’m the Girl immediately sucked me into its plot. Once I started reading, it was hard to put
down. I enjoyed how the author, Courtney Summers, wrote this book. She truly made this book
feel dramatic and tense, which was perfect.

If you love upbeat books, this one may not be for you. It is very heavy and depicts
serious issues. There are not many happy moments. However, I do believe this tone set is very
useful in the context of the book.

Teen Review
The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Final Gambit

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Apr 3, 2023

The Final Gambit is the final book in the Inheritance Games trilogy and follows the life of a girl named Avery Kylie Grambs. Avery inherited a billion-dollar fortune from the deceased Tobias Hawthorn, but the inheritance came with a few rules. To get the full fortune Avery had to stay on the property of the Hawthorne house for a full year. During that year she stayed with the 4 grandsons of Tobias.

Teen Review
The Other Americans

The Other Americans

By Laila Lalami
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Iqra N.
Apr 1, 2023

The Other Americans is a novel that features Nora Guerroui, whose father was killed in a hit and run “accident”. However, there may be more to Driss’s death then there seems at first glance. As new evidence arises, more conflict does as well. Following his death, a band of characters reflect on how they knew Nora’s father, Driss, and how his death impacted their collective lives, whether that is finding new courage or discovering hidden secrets.

Teen Review
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus

One of Us is Lying

By Karen M. McManus
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Alice Summers
Mar 31, 2023

 Thrilling and complex, Karen McManus’s “One of Us is Lying” is a classic whodunnit mystery with a modern edge and plenty of twists and turns as the plot progresses. When Bayview High’s infamous gossip, Simon Kelleher, dies during detention, his fellow classmates are plunged into a criminal investigation in which they are the main suspects.

Teen Review
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

We Were Liars

By E. Lockhart
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Alice Summers
Mar 31, 2023

Intricate and intriguing, E. Lockhart’s “We Were Liars” provides both a captivating mystery and a bittersweet portrayal of young love. The Sinclairs are  an extremely wealthy family that spends each summer on their private island, Beechwood. The readers are introduced to their charmed yet secretive lives through Cadence Sinclair, a teenager who suffers from amnesia and chronic migraines after a tragic accident that occurred on Beechwood when she was fifteen.

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