The Agathas is so much fun and I love bringing Agatha Christie to a new generation. This will appeal to fans of One of Us is Lying and Truly Devious. I definitely found myself rooting for the characters and wanting more - excited for more from this series!

The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson caught me off-guard. I love Agatha Christie so a book with nods to the great Detectives Poirot or Ms. Marple had me clicking "request" immediately on NetGalley. Plus, the cover art for this book drew me in (what can I say, I'm a sucker for nice looking things)! When Alive Ogilve gets dumped by her boyfriend Steve, she vanishes for several days and reappears without any explanation for her whereabouts. Alice's world though is forever changed. Her friends are no longer her friends, her ex-boyfriend is dating her best friend Brooke Donovan and Alice is more alone than ever. When Brooke also goes missing, Alice begins to worry and her worst fears come to life, when Brooke is found dead and Steve has barely any recollection of the night. Meanwhile, Alice's family has arranged for a tutor, Iris, who despite her best efforts to dislike her, Alice can't seem to keep her guard up. Iris is likable and smart. Together, the two forget about tutoring and start looking into what happened to Brooke.

This book was captivating and I liked how it followed the perspectives of both Alice and Iris. Both characters are complex with very different backgrounds and experiences, but opposites attract, right? I find the same often holds true for friendships. The slow-build of this friendship is enjoyable to read. The detective work is unrealistic, but who cares?! It's a read that drew me in and made me want a sequel. I wanted more of Alice and Iris. This could easily be a series and it would be one I would happily read all of. Glasgow and Lawson, I'm looking forward to whatever you two publish next! Sign me up, I'll be there to read it!

This is a young Adult book, but I knew that before I started it. I was drawn to the book because it was full of references to Agatha Christy and was compared to Nancy Drew. Of course there was teenage angst and the popular kids versus the rest of the kids. I liked how she went into detail about secondary characters. There were twists and turns to help confuse the reader

I have a deep appreciation for Agatha Christie, so I loved that one of the MC's was kind of obsessed with her as well as the quotes that began each chapter. I also liked that the two different authors voiced the two different main characters. The novel was fun and engaging. Some aspects of it were a little too predictable. And, while I think the hope is to set this up to be a series, there were some details that were just a little too vague. Family backgrounds, extra characters, etc...some of it was only moderately explained and I wanted more. That said, if (when?) a second book comes out - I will for sure read it. This book will definitely be purchased for my classroom library.

I really enjoyed this YA mystery! The characters were good and I enjoyed the plot a lot! I would definitely recommend for those that love a true YA book.

Thank you to the publisher and @NetGalley for the E-ARC copy of this book. The rating of this book is entirely of my own opinion. #NetGalley #TheAgathas #MustReadMystery

It's been far too long since I've read a young adult mystery but I'm so glad I waited because this is truly the book I needed to get me back into the genre! What a fantastic and consuming book- I couldn't put it down! I now have to go back and read both of the authors other novels!

The Agatha’s - upcoming release by @misskathleenglasgow and Liz Lawson is a modern day Agatha Christie and Nancy Drew mix. Alice and Iris are paired together for tutoring due to an unlikely circumstance. Alice returns back from “missing” and is working her way back into school. But all too soon Alice’s ex best friend is found murdered and their tutoring sessions turn into detective work. A lot of secrets, a lot of plot twists, and a lot of lies.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC of The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson.

TW: murder, domestic violence

As soon as I saw these two authors, I knew that this was going to be a fun read. I'm always curious how you cowrite a book? I'm guessing that each author took on a character, in this case, Alice and Iris, which I'm realizing now is a very audibly pleasing combo of names :)

Alice was once one of the popular girls, but that all changed after disappearing for five whole days after being dumped by her then boyfriend Steve. Refusing to talk about her disappearance after the whole town went on a frantic search for her has won her zero prizes, and now her closest friends have turned their back.

But now Alice's ex-best friend Brooke has disappeared, but unlike Alice, she is not coming back alive. What is going on with these girls in this town? Is there someone to blame for these missing girls?

Iris is not a popular girl, but is forced into that world when assigned to tutor Alice to help raise her grades. But now that Brooke has disappeared, both girls can't help but work together to figure out what has happened to her. And they have a little help on their side, Agatha Christie, Alice's favorite author has some good tips for how to catch a killer.

Given that the content has some grittier things in it, I think the authors did a great job keeping it light enough for the YA population, as well as a fun whodunit. The unlikely friendship is heartwarming, I of course LOVED the literary references, and the dialogue was fun and witty. It does address harder issues, so I recommend approaching with caution.

I found this book enjoyable. It had suspense, twists and turns, crime solvers, teen heroes, and much more.

Told in alternating POVs, two teenagers investigate the disappearance of Brooke Donovan. Alice and Iris really played off of each other’s personalities. Alice is the popular, has everything teenager, and Iris is the on-the-fringe girl who is studious. However, Iris is hiding some pretty tough issues from home. When Brooke turns up dead, the stakes become even higher for both Alice and Iris.

Alice is mourning the death of her best friend. Yes, after Alice’s own disappearance and her boyfriend going to Brooke, Alice loved Brooke Donovan. She also knew a great deal about Brooke’s family dynamic and was certainly bothered that Brooke’s father didn’t act like his daughter was missing/dead. Iris just wanted answers. It shook her a bit that she may have been the last one to see Brooke alive.

While I am not a huge Agatha Christie fan, I liked the references to her novels throughout this novel. The girls’ deductive reasoning referenced a bit of Miss Marple/Hercule Poirot vibes. Alice made reference to the books throughout the text, and she used what she learned from the novels to examine all the possible angles.

Overall, I loved this book. It was a quick engaging read, and I loved the distractions and red herrings the authors used. When the killer was revealed, it was a character I, and the Alice and Iris, overlooked. That is probably the biggest homage to Christie. Definitely grab a copy when it releases on May 3!

Alice Ogilvie’s life has turned upside down, due to a rough breakup with her boyfriend Steve, her subsequent “disappearance,” and her shunning by the popular crowd, including her former best friend/Steve’s new girlfriend. As she tries to put the pieces back together, her family enlists a tutor, who happens to be her classmate Iris. Iris is willing to do the job because it pays well, helping her plan to get herself and her mother away from Castle Cove and her abusive father. When Alice’s ex-best friend Brooke goes missing- and later is found dead-Steve is arrested for the crime. Alice knows he didn’t do it, so she and Iris set out to solve the crime. While there were several parts where I felt the novel took hard-to-believe turns, overall it was a satisfying mystery with heart. I loved the friendship that developed between Alice and Iris, which both of them clearly needed. I thoroughly enjoyed the ending and the fact that it seemed to leave itself open to a sequel or series, which I would definitely read.

I had so much fun reading this book. After reading the ARC from Netgalley, I plan to preorder a physical copy. I would recommend this book to teens that love Agatha Christie or Pretty Little Liars or Veronica Mars or just mystery in general.

This is the perfect book for fans of A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder. It is a really fast read— I read this on one day— and sucks you in as you get to know the characters. The side stories for each of the main characters made the book. I knew who did it early on but still enjoyed reading it.

This has it all: Teenagers, smart ass moodiness, drama, rich kids vs poor kids, serious teen issues and a mystery.
Not my usual vibe for books, but fun enough.
4 stars for the book, 5 for the cover.

This was such a fun read! I loved both narrators and the complexity of their growing friendship. The pacing was perfect and there were several twists I didn't see coming. I see this being a popular title in my library.

A must read for Agatha Christie fans! A YA book with crossover appeal that is sure to delight mystery lovers of all ages. I loved the references to Agatha Christie and the strong female characters who refused to let their friend be just another missing girl.

This was a fairly light-hearted mystery. It has some cliches, like the different groups and where they sit in the cafeteria, plus a little name for the popular group (“The Mains”). One of the Mains went missing for a few days and then reappeared, so when another one goes missing, the police and her friends assume she’s doing the same thing. There are some hints of misogyny that are lightly explored. I also liked the exploration of ruining someone’s life by accusing them of a crime. In the end I wasn’t terribly compelled by the plot because it was evident that a specific character was involved.

How absolutely magnificent!! The main characters are enjoyable in various ways. I thought I had it right, but then once I figured it out my mind exploded !! Absolutely recommend.

Review of ARC courtesy of NetGalley. The Agathas is a fun, twisty YA novel. I enjoyed the friendship between Iris and Alice. and hope to see a sequel with this crime-solving duo. I would recommend for readers who enjoy YA Thriller/Mysteries.