This is typical McManus--lots of twists and turns, several narrators, and red herrings. As usual, she didn't disappoint.

I have read all of the author's books and this is my least favorite. I felt that it was missing some of the typical hook-inducing clues. that are normally throughout her previous writings. It did not grab my attention like her other titles.. I was expecting it to start off with the wow factor, instead it was a bit predictable, We still purchased it because our student readers will enjoy any of her titles. We can't keep them on the shelf!

3.5*

I loved the whole mystery of this book. It jumps right into it and you as the reader are thrust into detective mode. That is one thing I enjoy about Karen's books is that you always will have a puzzle to solve.

That being said, I will say that some of them are kind of easy to figure out. I have now read 3 of her books and only one of them surprised me. I do take a bit of satisfaction in the fact that I can solve the puzzles though before they are revealed so that is fun. I also enjoy getting these stories told from different perspectives because it makes it more fun to put the pieces together.

This one ended with an opening that left it where there could be another so I'd be interested to see where it goes from here. There was one little twist at the end that definitely left an impression.

To start, I’ve read and enjoyed all the books Karen McManus has written. You’ll Be The Death Of Me, while a good read, is my least favorite. I found it hard to really connect with the main characters, Ivy, Mateo, and Cal. The plot was too far-fetched, especially the wrapping up of the murder and the ending. I wasn’t very invested in the murder, which happened quickly with no real connection being made for the victim.

Overall, I found this to be a quick but ultimately forgettable read. I’ll still pick up the next offering, although I’ll hope for a little more depth.

I read about half of this book and then decided to skim through the rest. It just couldn’t really hold my interest. I’m bummed because I have really liked Karen’s past books.

I have never read any of this author's books that I didn't love. However, this was very hard for me to get into. I feel it just didn't start off with a bang, which her books usually do. Although this was not my favorite of hers, I will always recommend any of her books to my patrons. What one person doesn't completely enjoy, many others will.

This was ok, a bit predictable, the author has definitely fallen into a "type" of writing style and genre.

Fantastic characters and narrators! The story kept me intrigued throughout. Very fun young adult mystery!

This is my third Karen M. McManus book, and my least favorite so far. I did find it entertaining enough, but I didn't find the plotting to be as successful in the previous mysteries of hers that I have read. The ending ramped it up and made me end the book enjoying it, but I didn't feel that the typically hook-inducing clues were dispersed well throughout. Overall, I thought it was fun enough and that fans of the genre and of McManus will find enough to like, but it wasn't my favorite of her work.

As always with Karen M. McManus' titles, this had me gripped, but the reveal was…meh? to say the least. It was redeemed by the ending and I'm sincerely hoping we'll get to see more from this trio.

I love all of karen mcManus's books, and this one was no different. It was excellent, i loved it.so much, and enjoyed reading it,

I really enjoyed this book, as I have all of her other books. I didn't know who the killer was and it's believable at various parts of the story that it really could have been any of them! She is one of my favorite authors and I will happily read anything she writes!

This was not my favorite McManus book, but I do think that it will be a big seller for the readers in my building. I enjoyed the multiple points of view, but the clear rip-off of <i>Ferris Bueller's Day Off</i> wasn't a selling point for me. I know that it is more of a "nod" to that storyline, but I wasn't super impressed. Overall, I give a solid 3 stars, but still didn't hesitate to purchase it knowing that my student readers would enjoy it.

Karen M. McManus has cemented herself as one of the best YA thriller writers today. Her new edge of your seat thriller follows a group of friends on an epic ditch day that ends in murder. Each of the friends has a connection to the dead kid and they are all hiding something. In classic McManus fashion, the story is filled with secrets, lies, and a plot that will draw readers in. The story is told in alternating POVs with excellent writing. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoy fast-paced thrillers that keep readers guessing. Be sure to check out You'll Be the Death of Me today!

I really wanted to love this one much as I have with the other books that Karen McManus has written, but I felt like this one really fell flat and only picked up about 3/4 of the way through reading. The timeline felt both rushed and slow at the same point, starting with long-lost friends meeting up to ditch school, and turns into one big adventure involving the cops in the end.
There were quite a few secrets that kept being revealed, but they all kinda blurred together in my mind as each friend had something. It may be due to me kinda skimming some parts, but I just didn’t feel this one.
I will continue to read their other books because I really love the mystery and can’t wait to see what happens next!

3.5 stars. I didn't enjoy this one as much as I did the authors other works. I feel like there was too much going on in the main story for the book to have such a simplistic ending.

Not me favorite Karen McManus novel. But I think her target audience will very much enjoy this one, especially if you love YA thrillers.

I am a huge fan of Karen M. McManus' YA mystery novels and this one did not disappoint. I found this story to be mysterious and just the right amount of unsettling. She writes great, convincing characters and I am looking forward to the next novel!

Please remember that I am a 70 year old woman reading this YA book, but nevertheless I thought it was terrific. I don't know how Karen McManus does it, but her books cannon be put down--I know I can't, my teenage students can't, and my teachers (30 and 40 year old) can't, so I guess she really writes for all ages. I liked the three different voices in this book--it gave the reader a comprehensive view of what was happening. Because of the last sentence in the book, I am really hoping that she will do another book with Ivy, Mateo, and Cal...

You'll Be the Death of Me is a very Karen M. McManus kind of book. The characters will feel familiar, as will the themes and the plot. For a true fan this is a great thing, for the casual reader it might start to feel a little repetitive. I am afraid I'm falling into the later category, and while I really enjoy her writing style in general, I'd really love to see her break out of the tried and true and try something totally different next time.