You’ll Be The Death Of Me by Karen M. McManus @writerkmc @The_WriteReads @WriteReadsTours #UltimateBlogTour #BookReview

Title: You’ll Be The Death Of Me by Karen M. McManus

Date Published: 30th November 2021

Publisher: Penguin

Genre: YA Mystery

Description:

From the author of One of Us Is Lying comes a brand new addictive thriller.

Ivy, Mateo and Cal used to be close – best friends back in middle school.

Now all they have in common is a bad day. So for old time’s sake they skip school together – one last time.

But when the trio spot Brian ‘Boney’ Mahoney ditching class too, they follow him – right into a murder scene.

They all have a connection to the victim. And they’re ALL hiding something.

When their day of freedom turns deadly, it’s only a matter of time before the truth comes out . . .

It’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off with murder, perfect for fans of One Of Us Is Lying and A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder. This explosive new thriller is impossible to put down.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Youll-Be-Death-Karen-McManus/dp/0593175867

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56200366-you-ll-be-the-death-of-me

Review:

I want to thank The Write Reads for inviting me on this blog tour and the publisher for providing me with a copy of You’ll Be The Death Of Me in exchange for an honest review.

Cal, Ivy and Mateo, three former friends, end up skipping school together in a bout of nostalgia. What they don’t reckon upon is ending up in the middle of a murder investigation where one of them is the lead suspect. It’s up to the three of them to find the actual killer before the day is over.

You’ll Be The Death Of Me is a gripping YA mystery, with a good dose of teen angst and romance thrown in for good measure.

I’m a bit of a fan of Karen M McManus having read. One of us is lying and One of us is next, so I was eager to see what this standalone thriller would be like. 

To be honest, the whole Ferris Bueller’s Day Off tagline almost put me off, I have never watched that movie and never want to (Matthew Broderick’s face annoys me for no good reason) but I’m glad I ignored that voice and gave this book a go. I ended up devouring this book in two sittings which I haven’t done in a long time!

The story is told from Cal, Mateo and Ivy’s points of view, so we get a good overview of their thoughts and feelings throughout the story. You can’t help but feel for them. They’re all dealing with their own insecurities, flaws and angst, plus all those secrets! I felt the characters are a little similar to Karen McManus’ other books, i.e. the highly strung girl, the misunderstood boy, but I’m a bit of a sucker for those tropes.

The story really kept me on my toes and had me wondering just what was going to happen next. I honestly had a hard time putting it down.

If you love a good YA mystery with engaging characters and plenty of suspense, I would highly recommend You’ll be the death of me.

About The Author:

Karen M. McManus is the #1 New York Times and international bestselling author of young adult thriller/mystery novels, including One of Us Is Lying, One of Us Is Next, Two Can Keep a Secret, and The Cousins. You’ll Be the Death of Me will be her next novel, publishing December 2021. Her work has been translated into more than 40 languages worldwide. Karen lives in Massachusetts and holds a master’s degree in Journalism from Northeastern University, which she mostly uses to draft fake news stories for her novels. For more information, visit www.karenmcmanus.com or @writerkmc on Twitter and Instagram.