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Mcmanus, K. M. (2017). One of us is lying. New York, NY: Delacorte Press.

Goodreads. (n.d.). One of us is lying. Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32571395-one-of-us-is-lying?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=EzaBwA0tg5&rank=1

Goodreads. (n.d.). Books similar to One of us is next. Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/book/similar/64239187-one-of-us-is-next

Wyatt, N., & Saricks, J.G. (2019). The readers' advisory guide to genre fiction (3rd ed.). Chicago, IL: ALA Editions.

Comments

  1. Shelby O'MalleyFebruary 14, 2020 at 10:43 AM

    Shannon, this sounds like a great book! My first thought when reading your summary is that this is an extremely twisted version of the Breakfast Club. I find it interesting how you mentioned that it is a mystery but alludes to the social issues that technology is having today. I think a lot of teens would relate to that! Do you think that older adults would enjoy this one as well, or is it geared more towards teens and young adults?

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  2. JenniferFebruary 15, 2020 at 5:04 PM

    I had the same question as Shelby- would you call this a YA.

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  3. Carmen ClarkFebruary 16, 2020 at 8:33 AM

    This book is great! I have been trying to set aside time for the sequel...if only I could get it on audiobook! I would definitely call this a YA mystery but the teen angst and romance isn't so YA-ish that adults would get turned off either. Great book and great review!

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  4. SwimTrekApril 15, 2020 at 7:35 AM

    Great annotation! This book has been on my to read list for a while now and reading your annotation just wants me to read it now. I agree with Shelby in that when I first heard about this novel, it seemed like a twist of the BC, but with today's real world problems teens face.

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  5. AnonymousApril 19, 2020 at 3:11 PM

    I read this book and really liked it. The description of it being like the Breakfast Club reeled me in and it really did have that feel to it. I thought it is also a good book on its own. I know there's a sequel, but I haven't decided if I want to read it or not. I was content with the ending.

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  6. BC RunionApril 19, 2020 at 3:49 PM

    I was surprised how much I liked this book- it was really good as an audiobook, well narrated. I haven't read the sequel because I wasn't sure there was much more to say or build-on for a sequel, but I may end up checking it out. Good Annotation!

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  7. Erin CataldiApril 20, 2020 at 1:53 PM

    Fantastic job on this annotation! You've got me and a lot of your classmates intrigued! I may have to try this out on audio! Great format and excellent job on the appeals. Full points!

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