Reviews by Category: Mystery

Teen Review
The Lovely and the Lost by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Lovely and the Lost

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Shreya A.
Oct 7, 2021

The Lovely and the Lost is a thrilling and adventurous mystery novel by Jennifer Lyne Barnes. This book is about a girl named Kira, her brother Jude, and her best friend Free. Kira is a victim of child abuse and is a forest survivor; she was found by her foster mother, Cady. When her foster grandfather comes to their house and says something about a missing child, her whole family and her friend Free go to Sierra Glades National Park.

Teen Review
Where Secrets Lie by Eva V. Gibson

Where Secrets Lie

By Eva V. Gibson
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Marium K.
Oct 6, 2021

Amy Larsen traditionally spends her summers with her best friend Teddy and her cousin Ben in River Run, located in Kentucky. As tension brews between Teddy and Amy, they are suddenly met with a tragic situation. Teddy’s sister has suddenly disappeared, now all three must depend on each other to solve the case; and save Teddy’s sister.

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

One of Us Is Lying

By Karen M. McManus
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Marium K.
Oct 6, 2021

When 5 high school teenagers, Addy, Simon, Nate, Cooper, and Bronwyn get stuck in a detention room for a day; only 4 of them come out. Simon is dead and all four of them are suspects in this thrilling mystery. Who has supposedly murdered Simon? Read more to find out!

Teen Review
All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O'Donoghue

All Our Hidden Gifts

By Caroline O'Donoghue
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Marium K.
Oct 6, 2021

Maeve is a well-known fortune teller in Saint Bernadette’s Catholic School. When she gives Lily, her former best friend, a tarot card reading, she pulls out ‘’The Housekeeper’’ card.  Not knowing what this means, they both get into an argument that ends badly. A few days later, Lily ends up missing. After wondering if she had something to do with her disappearance. Maeve sets out to find Lily and return her back to her family. Did Maeve have something to do with Lily’s disappearance? Does Maeve find Lily? Read more to find out!

Teen Review
Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus

Two Can Keep a Secret

By Karen M. McManus
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Sanyuri P.
Oct 6, 2021

After Ellery and Ezra's mom lands in rehabilitation, they move to her hometown to stay with their grandmother. The very same town where their aunt disappeared years ago. And only five years ago, homecoming queen, Lacey, was killed. The town is dangerous, considering the murderer is still out there, and it becomes even more clear when Ellery's own friend goes missing. Now that crime-loving Ellery is involved in this mystery, she’s trying her best to solve the mystery, with the help of her new friend Malcolm. This story is perfect for mystery lovers like Ellery.

Teen Review
14 Ways to Die by Vincent Ralph

14 Ways to Die

By Vincent Ralph
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Marium K.
Oct 6, 2021

Jess is a 17-year-old girl whose mother had been the first victim of the Magpie Man, an infamous serial killer. She decides to participate in a YouTube reality TV show to use her platform and try to catch the Magpie Man. In order to gain a contract with the show, she has to compete with four other teens to see who could gain the most attention. Will Jess be able to outshine her four competitors? Will she be able to catch the Magpie Man? Read more to find out!

Teen Review
Every Single Lie by Rachel Vincent

Every Single Lie

By Rachel Vincent
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Neha K.
Oct 6, 2021

If you have been looking for the perfect mystery book, Every Single Lie by Rachel Vincent is ideal. This book is narrated by the sixteen-year-old teenager, Beckett, and her disarranged family. Beckett’s life becomes the spotlight for her entire town when she discovers the dead body of a new born baby. Tail Beckett as she discovers obscure family secrets and herself. As we discover more clues, we also point fingers at more people.

Teen Review
Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke

Curse of the Specter Queen

By Jenny Elder Moke
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Marium K.
Oct 5, 2021

Meet the protagonist, Samantha. She has always dreamed of going on adventures. But, it was quickly ruined when her father never returned from the Great War. While working in a bookshop, she comes across a special volume of a book from her childhood friend, Bennett. When dangerous people break into the bookstore, she realizes how important the book is. Trying to solve the mystery, she pairs up with some friends and starts the beginning of a grand adventure. Will Samantha be able to uncover the secret of the mysterious book? Read more to find out!

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