Book Two of the Bayview Trilogy. The sequel to the international bestseller One of Us is Lying.
Welcome back to Bayview High . . .
It's been a year since the events of One Of Us Is Lying.
But nothing has settled for the residents of Bayview. Not now someone has started playing a sinister game of Truth or Dare.
Choose truth? You must reveal your darkest secret.
Choose dare? Well, that could be even more dangerous. Even deadly.
When the game takes an even darker turn, suddenly no one at Bayview High knows who to trust.
But they need to find out who is behind the game, before it's too late.
Discover the thrilling end to the One Of Us Lying trilogy with One Of Us Is Back.
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Praise for One of Us is Next:
'Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it's easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic.' - THE OBSERVER
'McManus keeps the juicy subplots ticking over and drip-feeds reveals as clinically as an IV tube.' - THE GUARDIAN
Praise for One of Us is Lying:
'Tightly plotted and brilliantly written, with sharp, believable characters, this whodunit is utterly irresistible' - HEAT
'A fantastic murder mystery, packed with cryptic clues and countless plot twists. I could not put this book down' - THE SUN
- ISBN10 0241376920
- ISBN13 9780241376928
- Publish Date 9 January 2020 (first published 7 January 2020)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 384
- Language English
Reviews
whisperingchapters
alindstadtcorbeax
I really enjoyed this. I especially loved the relationships that developed ❤️. I’m a sucker for that stuff... even cried at one point haha.
It wasn’t as good as the first one... but I think that’s because I missed the characters from the first book!
I really did really like Maeve, Knox, & Phoebe... I thought that they were likable characters; I just think reading them one after another made me want more from the first book’s characters until I got to know these gems! And it was nice to see what the old crew was up to... those parts were the cherry on top
cornerfolds
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
Review to come!
Sam@WLABB
Another winner from McManus!I am a solid fan of her books, because she masterfully blends a compelling mystery with everyday teen life.
This sequel brings us back to Bayview, and though the Bayview four make multiple appearances throughout the story, the focus was on three new characters and a new killer, who was out for vengeance. Once again, secrets were revealed as Unknown led the teens of Bayview through a game of truth or dare. I loved the drama, the romance, and the surprises that were slowly revealed. I have grown to expect a nice little twist thrown in at the end, and I had a great time seeing if I was right or wrong. And, I was not surprised, when I was only half right. That's the beauty of McManus' books, and what keeps me coming back for more.
I have to say, she hit me in the feels a few times, but the best, most emotional moment for me, was a scene between Nate and Maeve. I believe a few tears escaped. It was really lovely and meaningful.
Overall: Another fantastic book from McManus!
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Stephanie
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alisoninbookland
First of all, major kudos to Karen and/or the publishing team for adding a short list of who everyone is at the beginning of the book. It did take me a few chapters to find my footing but the list really helped.
Once again, McManus wrote a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging read. It’s easy fall into step with the story and once you really get going in the story, you can’t walk away.
Thankfully the book doesn’t fall into the mistakes many sequels make. One Of Us Is Next acknowledges that One Of Us Is Lying exists. The story isn’t just a repeat of the previous book. We get an entirely new group of kids and and an even more dangerous game. The students are actively try to not make the same mistakes that were made months ago.
I love that our characters aren’t just sitting around waiting for someone to step in and do something. They decide to solve the mystery. The narrators (Knox, Phoebe, Maeve) are interesting but ultimately their voices started to sound the same.
Oh, that mystery was GOOD. The pacing picks up towards the end and I couldn’t stop reading. I could see the pieces falling into place. I was (mostly) correct with my prediction but McManus still managed get one twist on me.
All in all, super fun read.