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McManus keeps the juicy subplots ticking over and drip-feeds reveals as clinically as an IV tube. ― The Guardian
Every twist is gasp-inducing.... Another McManus novel worth pulling an all-nighter for. ― Kirkus
The twists come fast and furious. ― SLJ
McManus (One of Us Is Lying) once again crafts a taut, multilayered mystery. . .. [She] weaves past and present to take readers on a well-paced, twisty ride that will hold readers rapt till the last page. ― Publishers Weekly
McManus (One of Us Is Lying) once again crafts a taut, multilayered mystery. . .. [She] weaves past and present to take readers on a well-paced, twisty ride that will hold readers rapt till the last page. ― The Bookseller
A slow-burn, uneasy beginning ultimately makes way for a frantically paced end peppered with twists that genre fans will happily take in stride. . . . Fans of McManus' previous offerings and of mysteries steeped in family dramatics will be eager for this. ― Booklist
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, Absorbing, and very clever
I gave this book five out of five because it was a brilliant page turner of a book. The characters are all unique and interesting in their own way. Milly is feisty and intelligent, Aubrey is kind and sweet and Jonah is secretive and cool. There are so many twist in every chapter as McManus drops the main story along steadily at a lovely pace that keeps three reader entertained and still wanting to know more.I've enjoyed all of McManus ' books and thinks she writes brilliantly for modern teenagers. I'd call this a teenage Agatha Christie.
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping book
Filled with lots of twists and mature themes. Would highly recommend. Cannot wait to read the next book in the series!
4.0 out of 5 stars impressive twists
Like with all of Karen M. McManus's books, I had this one on preorder the moment it was available to preorder and I was counting down the days until it appeared on my kindle. I loved the sound of this book--I mean, I love stories about complicated families, generations-old mysteries, and cousins. Not to mention this is set on an island. Having previously lived on an island, I love island stories--especially if they're the locked-room variety.This book tells the story of three cousins who don't really know each other: Aubrey, Milly, and Jonah. Each of them is the child of one of the Story siblings--Adam, Allison, Archer, and Anders--and these siblings were mysteriously disinherited by their mother, Mildred when they were 18-ish. None of the A siblings knows why this happened--but they received a note the following day saying that 'they know what they did'. And this book starts when Aubrey, Milly, and Jonah are invited to Mildred's island. There, they're determined to find out what exactly went on when their parents last set foot on the island.I'll admit, I was expecting there to be more of a present-day mystery and more present-day danger going on--instead, the book is very much just about what happened to the A siblings. And we have even got a few chapters told from Alison's POV which take place twenty years ago (the rest of it is told from the cousins' perspectives in the present day). But I was just waiting for there to be some sort of present day thrilling event that puts the cousins in danger--and it doesn't really happen until the end. The climax itself is great--we do get the sense that Aubrey is in great danger, and it delivers some HUGE twists. I didn't see those twists coming, so that made this read a 4 star rather than 3.5, which I had been veering toward until that point.Having said that, while we don't get much sense of Aubrey, Jonah, and Milly being in danger for most of the book--which I found odd given it's a thriller--there is a huge twist with Jonah pretty early on. Again, I didn't see that coming. While it's not a point of danger for any of the cousins, it does create a lot of tension and intrigue.As always, characterisation is solid--though I did get Anders, Archer, and Adam mixed up quite a bit because their names all begin with A.All in all, I'd recommend this book. My first finished read of 2021.
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book by Karen!
I love Karen Mcmanus, I've now read all of her books and always become invested in the story and characters!The cousins was another great read and didn't disappoint. There was a great balance of romance, mystery aspects and of course the big question as to why Mildred disinherited her children so suddenly.The ending and subsequent explanation of why, I didn't see coming and didn't predict it, it was a twist and I loved it!
5.0 out of 5 stars You need to read this series.
It’s a fabulous series.
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars
I listened to this as an audiobook rather than read it.I loved this book, another thrilling story from Karen McManus, full of twists and suspense.I found the main characters Millie, Aubrey and Jonah very likeable. The story kept me wanting to hear more and I didn't guess what was happening either.Can't be wait to read another book by Karen McManus
3.0 out of 5 stars Secrets, lies and a slow-burn mystery.
I loved One of Us is Lying, the author’s previous book, and so I was delighted when I saw that The Cousins was due to be released! Whilst it was enjoyable, it wasn’t as thrilling as I was expecting. It felt more like a slow-burn mystery and I was left disappointed after waiting for a big twist that never really developed. Despite this, the characters are great and well-developed, each with their own secrets. I enjoyed the reveals throughout and will give the next author’s work a try!
O Plot Twist é surpreendente!
O livro é bom, a história é bem pensada, mas como um todo eu esperava mais. Agora, o Plot Twist... é totalmente inesperado!
amazing book
wow this book is good! i have to say, serious we were liars vibes, but im not complaining! the characters are amazing, the twist was well thought out, and the style was great. not exactly similar to one of us is lying, but good all the same! :)
Amazing and Breathtaking book
As always Karen m McManus suprises us again with yet another excellent book. The twists in the this book are breathtaking and you will not be able to see them coming. If you are a fan of One of us is Lying, then this one is for you. Hope to read many more of your breathtaking highly twisted books. Great book.
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I received the product as expected but two pages were crumpled. Other than that it is in great condition.
Cleverly written YA thriller!
The premise of this book sounded interesting to me - 3 cousins who don’t really know each other are offered jobs at their grandmother’s New England resort. The same grandmother who disinherited their parents. The same parents who did something (they don’t remember doing) to be disinherited and don’t give the cousins an option to NOT work at the resort. Secrets are exposed; identities are questioned; murderers are revealed; and the cousins risk everything for the sake of a family fortune.But they soon realize that fortune - and family, for that matter - aren’t anything they promise to be.This book is identified as a “young adult” novel but I didn’t know that until AFTER I ordered it. So I read it, cautiously, thinking I’m either going to enjoy it or I’ll end up feeling like the creepy uncle peering into young peoples’ lives. Good news: I enjoyed it! Quite a bit, actually. And except for the ages of the three cousins, this book did not read like a YA novel. The other characters’ ages probably rang from 40-80 so there’s something for everyone.I liked this book so much I ordered two more from this author. Knowing they’re also YA novels, here’s hoping I enjoy them as much as “The Cousins” and the “creepy uncle” feeling doesn’t come up lol.
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Description:
Review
McManus keeps the juicy subplots ticking over and drip-feeds reveals as clinically as an IV tube. ― The Guardian
Every twist is gasp-inducing.... Another McManus novel worth pulling an all-nighter for. ― Kirkus
The twists come fast and furious. ― SLJ
McManus (One of Us Is Lying) once again crafts a taut, multilayered mystery. . .. [She] weaves past and present to take readers on a well-paced, twisty ride that will hold readers rapt till the last page. ― Publishers Weekly
McManus (One of Us Is Lying) once again crafts a taut, multilayered mystery. . .. [She] weaves past and present to take readers on a well-paced, twisty ride that will hold readers rapt till the last page. ― The Bookseller
A slow-burn, uneasy beginning ultimately makes way for a frantically paced end peppered with twists that genre fans will happily take in stride. . . . Fans of McManus' previous offerings and of mysteries steeped in family dramatics will be eager for this. ― Booklist
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, Absorbing, and very clever
I gave this book five out of five because it was a brilliant page turner of a book. The characters are all unique and interesting in their own way. Milly is feisty and intelligent, Aubrey is kind and sweet and Jonah is secretive and cool. There are so many twist in every chapter as McManus drops the main story along steadily at a lovely pace that keeps three reader entertained and still wanting to know more.I've enjoyed all of McManus ' books and thinks she writes brilliantly for modern teenagers. I'd call this a teenage Agatha Christie.
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping book
Filled with lots of twists and mature themes. Would highly recommend. Cannot wait to read the next book in the series!
4.0 out of 5 stars impressive twists
Like with all of Karen M. McManus's books, I had this one on preorder the moment it was available to preorder and I was counting down the days until it appeared on my kindle. I loved the sound of this book--I mean, I love stories about complicated families, generations-old mysteries, and cousins. Not to mention this is set on an island. Having previously lived on an island, I love island stories--especially if they're the locked-room variety.This book tells the story of three cousins who don't really know each other: Aubrey, Milly, and Jonah. Each of them is the child of one of the Story siblings--Adam, Allison, Archer, and Anders--and these siblings were mysteriously disinherited by their mother, Mildred when they were 18-ish. None of the A siblings knows why this happened--but they received a note the following day saying that 'they know what they did'. And this book starts when Aubrey, Milly, and Jonah are invited to Mildred's island. There, they're determined to find out what exactly went on when their parents last set foot on the island.I'll admit, I was expecting there to be more of a present-day mystery and more present-day danger going on--instead, the book is very much just about what happened to the A siblings. And we have even got a few chapters told from Alison's POV which take place twenty years ago (the rest of it is told from the cousins' perspectives in the present day). But I was just waiting for there to be some sort of present day thrilling event that puts the cousins in danger--and it doesn't really happen until the end. The climax itself is great--we do get the sense that Aubrey is in great danger, and it delivers some HUGE twists. I didn't see those twists coming, so that made this read a 4 star rather than 3.5, which I had been veering toward until that point.Having said that, while we don't get much sense of Aubrey, Jonah, and Milly being in danger for most of the book--which I found odd given it's a thriller--there is a huge twist with Jonah pretty early on. Again, I didn't see that coming. While it's not a point of danger for any of the cousins, it does create a lot of tension and intrigue.As always, characterisation is solid--though I did get Anders, Archer, and Adam mixed up quite a bit because their names all begin with A.All in all, I'd recommend this book. My first finished read of 2021.
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book by Karen!
I love Karen Mcmanus, I've now read all of her books and always become invested in the story and characters!The cousins was another great read and didn't disappoint. There was a great balance of romance, mystery aspects and of course the big question as to why Mildred disinherited her children so suddenly.The ending and subsequent explanation of why, I didn't see coming and didn't predict it, it was a twist and I loved it!
5.0 out of 5 stars You need to read this series.
It’s a fabulous series.
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars
I listened to this as an audiobook rather than read it.I loved this book, another thrilling story from Karen McManus, full of twists and suspense.I found the main characters Millie, Aubrey and Jonah very likeable. The story kept me wanting to hear more and I didn't guess what was happening either.Can't be wait to read another book by Karen McManus
3.0 out of 5 stars Secrets, lies and a slow-burn mystery.
I loved One of Us is Lying, the author’s previous book, and so I was delighted when I saw that The Cousins was due to be released! Whilst it was enjoyable, it wasn’t as thrilling as I was expecting. It felt more like a slow-burn mystery and I was left disappointed after waiting for a big twist that never really developed. Despite this, the characters are great and well-developed, each with their own secrets. I enjoyed the reveals throughout and will give the next author’s work a try!
O Plot Twist é surpreendente!
O livro é bom, a história é bem pensada, mas como um todo eu esperava mais. Agora, o Plot Twist... é totalmente inesperado!
amazing book
wow this book is good! i have to say, serious we were liars vibes, but im not complaining! the characters are amazing, the twist was well thought out, and the style was great. not exactly similar to one of us is lying, but good all the same! :)
Amazing and Breathtaking book
As always Karen m McManus suprises us again with yet another excellent book. The twists in the this book are breathtaking and you will not be able to see them coming. If you are a fan of One of us is Lying, then this one is for you. Hope to read many more of your breathtaking highly twisted books. Great book.
Received the expected product
I received the product as expected but two pages were crumpled. Other than that it is in great condition.
Cleverly written YA thriller!
The premise of this book sounded interesting to me - 3 cousins who don’t really know each other are offered jobs at their grandmother’s New England resort. The same grandmother who disinherited their parents. The same parents who did something (they don’t remember doing) to be disinherited and don’t give the cousins an option to NOT work at the resort. Secrets are exposed; identities are questioned; murderers are revealed; and the cousins risk everything for the sake of a family fortune.But they soon realize that fortune - and family, for that matter - aren’t anything they promise to be.This book is identified as a “young adult” novel but I didn’t know that until AFTER I ordered it. So I read it, cautiously, thinking I’m either going to enjoy it or I’ll end up feeling like the creepy uncle peering into young peoples’ lives. Good news: I enjoyed it! Quite a bit, actually. And except for the ages of the three cousins, this book did not read like a YA novel. The other characters’ ages probably rang from 40-80 so there’s something for everyone.I liked this book so much I ordered two more from this author. Knowing they’re also YA novels, here’s hoping I enjoy them as much as “The Cousins” and the “creepy uncle” feeling doesn’t come up lol.
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