This was a refreshing spun for the YA set...and I imagine some of them would visit with Ms. Christie afterward!

Excellent book! Great premise. I loved the parallels and references to Agatha Christie. The book was engaging. I did find it hard to kind of keep up with the characters as they were often called by their last names. Other than that, it was an entertaining, fast paced read.

Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson have created a modern day Nancy Drew murder mystery with The Agatha’s. This first book in An Agatha’s Mystery series introduces us to teens Alice Ogilvie and Iris Adams, two very unlikely sleuthing partners whose worlds don’t even exist in the same orbit. Alice has been a member of the Mains, the high school clique with money and influence, while Iris runs with the kids from the other side of the tracks. A series of unlikely circumstances result in their pairing up for school but when Alice’s former best friend suspiciously dies and the local police charge the easy suspect the girls are compelled to find out what really happened. Luckily for them, Alice has read almost every Agatha Christie mystery and she uses that information for inspiration.

“We have to use what works best for stirring people up,” I tell her. “where do people enjoy giving opinions they know nothing about? Where do they enjoy taking part in a big old conspiracy-driven pile-on?’

Alice laughs. “On the internet, of course!”

I nod. “Exactly,” I say. “We have to hit adults and our esteemed peers where they hang out the most. Adults equal Facebook; our peers are dancing it out and weeping over on TikTok and Instagram.”


The premise of a murder mystery is the backdrop to also address other social issues. On a light note the view of social media and its impact is spot on and brings a quirky twist to an otherwise suspenseful topic. Alice and Iris are also struggling characters, with personal issues they try to hide from the rest of the world, but which color the way they see themselves. The difficult topics of abandonment, domestic violence, and dating violence are not sugar coated but incorporated in an impactful yet age appropriate manner. The budding friendship of two girls, whose lives are polar opposites, is truly the highlight of the book and the source of some witty and comical interactions.

“These blondes, sir, they’re responsible for a lot of trouble.” -Agatha Christie, The Labours of Hercules


The Agatha’s is a high tempo murder mystery that is quite complex and intriguing. With a cast of diverse characters and the beautiful but rugged California coastal town of Castle Cove as its setting, there are ample opportunities for the trail of the murderer to veer off in unexpected directions. Glasgow and Lawson use every opportunity to keep you on your toes as you watch them weave all the elements of a great mystery into this story. The fact that Alice is such a huge Agatha Christie fan, which I am one too, and incorporates her quotes and methods in their sleuthing is also a great touch and salute to one of the all-time great murder mystery writers. While Alice and Iris, as well as the content, was meant for a teen/YA audience the way that this great plotline was written makes for a clean adult story and the start to super new series!

If you are a fan of Agatha Christie, you HAVE to read this. Even if you don't really like YA. It is a fun ride all the way through and can be devoured in 1-2 sittings.

This was a super fun book! I will totally read more from Kathleen Glasgow. I really enjoyed the different perspectives between rich girl Alice and working-class Iris. Alice's Agatha Christie obsession is also pretty comical. I really like how they were so different, but came together to solve the mystery. It definitely had me guessing who the killer was and where is this going.

Thank you to netgalley for providing an e-galley for review. The Agathas is a murder mystery that is fast paced and super engaging. The cheerleader that most people like goes missing then turns up dead. The police blame the wrong guy. Twists and turns and great characters stock this Agatha Christie meets Veronica Mars teenage mystery.

I really enjoyed this one. It has everything that a YA murder mystery should have: female detectives, lots of plot twists, and complex characters. I did feel like there were sometimes too many obvious red herrings, but overall, it was a really engaging read!

The Agathas is a hit! The plot is expertly woven and complex. The characters are authentic and well developed. I recommend this book to fellow mystery lovers- adults and teens!

This book is SO GOOD! It's the perfect YA mystery with great characters, awesome plot and twist, and kept me reading! I'm getting multiple copies of this for my classroom and may even use it for small group readings.

A solid 4-star read! The plot was well-paced, the characters weren't completely predictable, and the ending was satisfying. Dare we hope for a series here?

This was a fun whodunnit that is great for YA audiences. It kept you guessing until the very end and it certainly leaves things open for future investigations by “The Agatha’s”. My one criticism is the lexicon of some of the teenagers was not terribly realistic. I don’t know many modern teens who say “by gum” or “mother-sucker!”

his is a super fun read! When Brooke Donovan goes missing it seems as if everyone else has kind of given up on finding her. So, her estranged friend decides to use the renowned Agatha Christies Methods to find her! If you love Agatha Christies novels, then you will love this novel! There are twists and turns that will have anyone on the edge of their seats!
So, we start off this book with Alice, a young heiress who went missing for a week. Then when she comes back it’s as if she had the plague. Her friends turned their backs on her. Her Boyfriend Steve had broken up with her and started dating Brooke.
Then our next viewpoint was Iris, and she is a quiet bookish girl from the other side of town. Soon she inevitably starts becoming Alice’s tutor even knowing about her social status. Then they realize that they were probably the last people to see Brooke at a high school party!
Now, the two start investigating, and boy was this a wild ride! I loved that the authors alternated the viewpoints and chapters. This was a definite amazing ride!
If you are looking for an amazing mystery with a different style of writing this should be your next read! Thank you Netgalley and Delacorte Press for the extraordinary opportunity to read and review this one!

Who killed Brooke Donovan? Disgraced popular girl Alice Ogilve and unpopular Iris Adams form an unlikely alliance. The people of their small town may be willing to jump at the first possible suspect, but Alice and Iris are determined to discover the true killer.

The Agathas is an entertaining, slow burn YA mystery. With the help of Iris' misfit friends, the two amateur detectives expose secrets and face danger as they work through a long list of potential suspects.. The Agatha Christie references were a definite plus! I look forward to the next book in this series.

Note, this overall lighthearted read does address some serious issues.

This book has been a good surprise.
I was very curious from the plot and I haven't been disappointed.
The story is appealing and it urges the reader to keep reading until the end, with a pace that increases itself as the plot goes on. The characters are interesting (even the secondary ones) and not the usual "easy" type to like. They have flaws, they do and say wrong things the majority of the time, but you end up getting attached to them.
That said, some plot twists and solutions were a little bit too obvious and that lowered my satisfaction, but I can't wait to read another adventures of this "investigation team" and to know more about some questions the story lefts open.
So, it has ben an enjoyable reading, but I think the author could work more on some aspects to be perfect!

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I loved this! All of the #agathachristie references filled me with joy, and it’s focused on 2 of my favorite character archetypes & the general concept that people contain multitudes. I really loved the way the author built the friendship between the protagonists, and the nuanced exploration of the way it’s possible to both love & hate someone.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️. 💫 rounded to 5!

thank you so much @prhaudio @netgalley @randomhousechildrens & @delacortepress for the eArc & gifted audio copy (it’s great!).

A girl disappears without a trace and it has turned into the towns biggest mystery. Iris is determined to find the missing girl, collect the money and get out of her small town. The Agathas seamlessly combine teen pressures with the classic Agatha Christie mystery feel. Glasgow captures the essence of Christie's novels and infuses teen rebellion and issues.

Okay, this was a HIT - Karen McManus & Holly Jackson, we’ve got another amazing YA mystery writer joining the ranks! I seriously loved everything about this smart, zippy murder mystery - the female friendships, the Agatha Christie call-outs & parallels, the Scooby-Doo group vibes - it was amazing. This one was fairly long for its genre, but I still inhaled it within 48 hours - the writing, short chapters, and shifting perspectives all helped it fly by. I had a (correct) guess about the murderer at around 60%, but instead of being annoyed at figuring it out early, I was I just impressed at how well the authors set up this story. I’m thrilled that this is going to be a series, and can’t wait to see what’s next to come for Alice, Iris & the rest of the crew! My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a chance to read an early copy.

CW: domestic abuse, dating violence

I’m a big fan of Agatha Christie and mysteries in general. Nods to Christie were fun but some of the choices of Alice and Iris were off putting.

I LOVE Kathleen Glasglow and at this point will read anything she puts out and this did not disappoint! It was such a great nod to Agatha Christie and such a unique concept to use a murder mystery to solve a mystery! I lost it when i found out this is a SERIES! I am so excited for it continue!

In The Agathas, Agatha Christie fan Alice Ogilvie, pulls her own disappearance stunt (much like Christie's) after her boyfriend Steve dumps her for her BFF Brooke Donovan. Hoping to gain sympathy and her neglectful parents' attention, Alice sees her plan backfire when she returns after 5 days and becomes a social pariah. When Brooke disappears after a party where she is seen fighting with Steve, Alice teams up with her peer tutor Iris Adams to solve the case. Alice and Iris co-narrate the story and each chapter begins with a quote from an Agatha Christie mystery. With many twists and turns, the mystery unravels as the teen sleuths solves clues and narrow down the suspect list until the exciting denouement.