Reviews by Category: Mystery

Teen Review
Can You Keep a Secret?

Can You Keep a Secret?

By R.L. Stine
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jun 28, 2023

Can You Keep a Secret? is a thrilling young adult novel by R.L. Stine. The story revolves around a group of friends; Hannah, Leo, and Sarah, who stumble upon a mysterious old diary hidden in the attic of Hannah's new house. As they explore deeper into the diary's pages, they uncover a chilling secret involving a long-lost treasure and a dangerous curse that haunts their town.

Teen Review
The Silent Patient

The Silent Patient

By Alex Michaelides
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jun 26, 2023

The Silent Patient follows the story of Alicia Berenson, a woman that was charged for the murder of her husband. Shortly after, Alicia stops speaking and earns her famous title as “the silent patient’. Theo Faber, a psychotherapist, is intrigued by Alicia’s case and decides to take it and attempt to explore the reason behind her silence and ease her pain. He lets her express her emotions through art, reduces her medication, and exhibits patience with her.

Teen Review
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

The Silent Patient

By Alex Michaelides
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Iqra N.
Jun 7, 2023

The Silent Patient features Alicia Berenson, an ordinary women who seemingly had a good life until she murders her husband, Gabriel, by shooting him five times in the face. As her case is further investigated, Alicia refuses to speak or utter a single word throughout it all. Theo Faber, a psychotherapist, is eager to figure out why Alicia committed the crime she did, and why she chooses to remain silent.

Teen Review
The Name of This Book Is Secret

The Name of This Book Is Secret

By Bosch, Pseudonymous
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
The Quiet Starling
Jun 5, 2023

Two eleven-year-olds who are the primary protagonists of this story are searching for the reason behind the magician's demise. Ms. Mauvis and Dr. L, two enigmatic and terrible individuals, are attempting to learn this secret. Another eleven-year-old is abducted as they search for the truth. They now needed to learn what had happened to him and how to get away from the dangerous repercussions that awaited them.

Teen Review
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

By Holly Jackson
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Sahasra K.
Jun 5, 2023

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a popular mystery book written by Holly Jackson.  The book starts off by introducing the main character Pippa Fitz-Amobi. As a senior in high school, she chooses to do her final project on the murder of Andie Bell. A few years ago, this murder case was quickly closed as officials pinned Sal Singh, Andie’s boyfriend, to be her alleged murderer. However, Sal died a few days after Andie’s death.

Teen Review
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

By Agatha Christie
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Abby M.
May 9, 2023

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a murder mystery novel by Agatha Christie. Roger Ackroyd was a man who apparently knew too much. 24 hours after the Widow Ferrars dies of an overdose of Veronal, Mr. Ackroyd, is murdered. Ferrars and Ackroyd were engaged, but he uncovered a truth from her past that had him questioning things. In a baffling case involving death and blackmail, Hercule Poirot reaches the most startling conclusion in his whole career. 

 

Teen Review
Egg Drop Dead

Egg Drop Dead

By Vivien Chien
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Abby M.
May 9, 2023

Egg Drop Dead is a murder mystery novel by Vivien Chien. When Lana Lee hosts her first ever catering event, what was supposed to be a relaxing evening turns into madness when domestic worker is found dead. All fingers are pointed toward the host and owner of the Asia Village shopping plaza, Donna Feng. Now Lana has to lead her own investigation and figure this out before the killer plans to strike again. 

Teen Review
Dim Sum of All Fears

Dim Sum of All Fears

By Vivien Chien
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Abby M.
May 5, 2023

Dim Sum of All Fears is a murder mystery novel by Vivien Chien. The Ho-Lee Noodle House is a place of serenity, familiarity, and great food. But not for very long. Just after Lana Lee solved her first murder case, she’s thrown back in the chaos. Soon after newlyweds Isabelle and Brandon open a store next to the restaurant, Lana and Isabelle become friends. They bond over their love of murder mystery novels, but not long after, they are found dead. Will Lana be able to solve this mystery too? 

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