I really enjoyed this story line. I found myself trying to figure out the culprit along with each of the characters. I would have really liked to read even more background on each of the students home lives. Relationships with family members, siblings, school. Those details seemed a little rushed. Overall, a great read with lots of trustees and turns that I was not expecting. Well done! Will be adding this to my bookshelf!

Interesting, easy read. Good twists and turns, great pacing and the characters were easy to get attached to.

I really enjoyed the plot of The Lost Causes. To see such a different set of people come together and work as a group was really nice. I enjoyed the main characters and didn't think anyone got shorted when it comes to development. I did find some problems with some of the relationships, specifically and older male/underage female relationship but nothing too overt happens. Some of the plot elements are predictable but the conclusion was very satisfying and I would read about their further adventures should they have any.

I can't begin to tell you how much I loved this book! Jessica and Alyssa, please write a sequel. Also, if you could possibly start talks with some TV networks to commence work on The Lost Causes Season 1 that'd be awesome.

The Lost Causes shouldn't have worked so well ... but it did. It took on so many themes and genres that it should have read like a book that couldn't make up its mind what it wanted to be when it grew up ... but it worked. Now this isn't exhaustive by any means but we had murder, conspiracy theories, addiction, child abuse, abandonment issues, trust issues, mystery, humour ... yet it was cohesive. How is that even possible?! Did Jessica and Alyssa use the serum on themselves to work this magic, and where can I get some?

I was so conflicted reading this book. I wanted to read slowly because I didn't want to miss anything yet I wanted to rush through it to see how it wrapped up. I wanted to know who we could trust but the suspense was so much fun I wanted it to last. I wanted to find a character I hated or bored me but it wasn't to be.

I can't think of another book where I've made it to the end and still haven't decided who my favourite character was. This book was primarily written in segments focusing on each of the five Lost Causes - Z, Sabrina, Andrew, Justin, and Gabby. Now, this usually annoys me in books because I find it can disrupt the flow and make the book feel disjointed ... but it worked here. It started with Z and I immediately bonded with her, partly because of her attitude and partly because she was rocking my hairstyle. I was sure she'd be my favourite character. Then I discovered that my favourite character was constantly changing, depending on who I was reading about at the time. So at this point, I give up. They're all my favourites!

The banter between the five was realistic and I loved that their growing bond wasn't all sunshine and roses. They annoyed and didn't always understand each other, and why should they? They had such diverse personalities. They had no reason to become Insta-friends. Also, I cannot give enough praise for the fact that the teenagers actually spoke like teenagers!

I don't want to give away any spoilers but suffice it to say that the plot kept me guessing, I wanted to know what happened next with both the plot and the relationships between the characters and I had so much fun reading this book. I even half expected Mulder and Scully to walk in and join the investigation.

I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley (thank you to NetGalley and Kids Can Press) in exchange for an honest review but I'd have happily bought this book and will definitely be rereading it, along with any sequels. In case you missed it the first time, Jessica and Alyssa, please write a sequel!

A fantastic, brilliant. dark read that will captivate today's teens and young adults!

I very much enjoyed this book! The only thing holding me back from from giving it a 5 star was i predicted one part of it and I also felt like it could have went even deeper and more emotional with the characters. I think young people and adults alike will enjoy it and so many will be able to relate to the struggles the teens were dealing with. It was also fun imagining having the powers the teens developed and how they could empower themselves and others with those gifts. I felt the action kept moving and I wanted to know the people in the story better and follow their lives and decisions. It was a fun read and i am grateful I was able to read it.

Thoroughly enjoyed, honestly surprised at how much I enjoyed it! Would recommend to anyone that enjoys reading the young adult genre or suspense novels

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