Solid book with a good mystery behind it.

The storyline kept me interested and guessing as to who was behind the murder(s). It was well thought out and put into play. Characters were likeable but not loveable - typical teens - but had a good and visible support system surrounding them.

I have always loved Ms. McManus' books and this is no exception.

okaaaaaay! this one is one of my favorites by Karen. I loved the fact that there were only two POV’s. I absolutely loooooved Tripp and Brynn ! like 🥹 cuties. just get together lol.
I love how Karen mixes the suspense with a lil bit of romance 🥰! by the end I got a little bit confused and didn’t understand everything but this is also bc whenever I read crime books I have to write down all the names and how they’re related to each other because there are always a million people 😂 (not to compare with one of us is next tho - that one was the worst 😂). and sadly i didn’t do that with this one.. it would have helped ! other than that absolutely loved the whole plot the story developed amazingly the characters were amazing!
this really is one of her best works yet and I’m so proud of her since she is and will forever be an auto buy author for me 🤍

I will never ever tire of Karen and her characters. Nothing More to Tell is a story about a cold case that took place four years ago, when a high school teacher was found death by three students. The new characters were awesome and as usual I read this in one sitting. I am hoping we see these peeps back in another book soon!

I was looking for a book on my tbr stack that would really pull me in and distract me from the awful week I’m having. And then I remembered I had a couple unread Karen McNamanus books.

In this book, Brynn has just moved back to her hometown after being gone for four years. Right before she left, one of the teachers at her school was killed. Surprisingly the murder didn’t have anything to do with her family moving. And it didn’t keep them from moving back. Their family member still lives in a house that they own.

Brynn is not looking forward to going back but she’s trying to see the bright side. She’s a gifted young journalist and she is able to get an internship at a show about murders. She suggests her teacher’s death as a good topic to cover on the show. After all, it felt like his death was explained away way too easily as being done by someone passing through town. Brynn always felt this was suspicious. But who could have killed Mr Larkin if it was intentional? Didn’t everyone love him?

Of course once Brynn starts digging she learns that Mr Larkin was not loved by everybody. And when a memorial project is suggested for Mr Larkin, posters in his memory start getting defaced. It actually seems like some people hated Mr Larkin.

The day Mr Larkin died, three classmates of Brynn’s found him. They were only thirteen at the time. Tripp, and the two other teenagers present have actually turned into the cool kids at school in the years that have passed. Tripp is by far the most likable of the three but all of them seem like they could be keeping secrets.

This is definitely a good mystery. You’ll suspect almost everybody at some point. I will say that it ended too suddenly but it really, really feels like it’s setting up to be the first book in a new series and I’m cool with that.

I got to read an early ebook edition from NetGalley. Thank you!

This was a lot of fun and was a step up from You'll Be the Death of Me. Her books are all variations on a theme, but transposing the murder mystery genre into YA connects a lot of reluctant readers with stories that fascinate them. These books are a permanent mainstay in my classroom library and Nothing More to Tell will be a great addition to the shelves.

As with all McManus book's I struggled through it. I had to keep reminding myself to push through it because it all gets better towards the end. And this one was not any different. It is a slow build up that seems like there wont ever be an end but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

It is a good little mystery if you need a book to pass the time. But this is not a quick and easy read, at least not for me.

Her books are either hit or miss for me and this one was a hit. I think it also depends on my mood because sometimes I just CANNOT get behind high schoolers running around solving murders, and then other times I’m cheering on their little badass selves!

I really liked the twists of this one. Who killed the “beloved” teacher? I blamed a lot of different characters in this one and thought for sure I was correct every time. I was not 😆 all the way to the end. Looking back, it was clear that the person showed signs, but it was someone that I just didn’t really consider. I love when that happens!

Just know this was one of her better ones (at least IMO 😁) if you are a McManus fan!

Thank you to @netgalley and @delacortepress for the arc in exchange for my honest review! ❤️

Not my favorite book by McManus, but it was enjoyable enough. This one didn't pull me in line One of us is Lying.

Enjoyable, YA read. It's not One of Us is Lying, but its a good thrilling teen read. I enjoyed it and read it one sitting.

Karen McManus is back with her strongest book in years. She is working at her best here -- the mystery is thrilling, enthralling and I was trying to solve it the entire time. She manages to avoid the cliche ending while also making this feel like an engaging read for teenagers. YA readers who like her other books will flock to this one.

i loved the mystery in this book so much! i was invested from page one and i couldn't put the book down, because i just wanted to see how it would all unravel! i thought the ending was satisfying and i really enjoyed the way mcmanus weaved in all of her past stories to serve this narrative.

I have been putting off reading Karen M. McManus for quite some time now (don't ask me why), so I thought what better book to start with than Nothing More to Tell for #TheYearOfNetGalley? The story was a wild one and I don't know what I was expecting but it wasn't what I got and that is in the best way possible! I really enjoyed reading from Brynn's viewpoint, and of course, I loved that she got an internship with a true crime show. I couldn’t help but suspect basically everyone that Brynn looked into, and this book is filled with plenty of red herrings to throw the reader off the scent. We are also lucky enough to get Tripp’s perspective and even though he did a certain mean thing to Brynn, he was still a very likable character and I felt really bad for him. There is no way I would have figured out where this was going to go, and it definitely went somewhere that you are going to have to suspend some disbelief in order to fully appreciate it.

I was especially shocked by the epilogue McManus included, and it left me with hope that we might end up back in this world at some point. There is so much to unpack here, and I would gladly read more about these characters. There are many layers to the story, and I loved the way the author peeled them all back as though peeling an onion. I think that just made the reveals hit even harder and the 2 timelines were brilliant as well. I listened to the audiobook which is narrated by Jesse Vilinsky & Andrew Eiden, and I thought it was very well done and well-cast. I am used to hearing Eiden narrate romance so that was a little odd, but I still loved him for Tripp and Vilinsky was exceptional. This might be my first book by this author, but I will definitely be reading her others now and highly recommend Nothing More to Tell to fans of YA thrillers and mysteries.

This was a fun one! I love Karen McManus books and this one did not disappoint.. A murder mystery that spans decades while including teen angst. 4 enthusiastic stars for this book.

I am a huge Karen M McManus! I was so excited that she has a new book out. In Nothing More to Tell Brynn comes back to a school she previously attended. She also gets a job working for a true crime podcast and at her interview proposes that the podcast cover the murder of her former teacher. They are interested and tell Brynn to do some investigation into the murder. It is a complicated thing to go back and look at who might be guilty among her friends and enemies.

Thank you NetGalley, for the ARC, though this review is woefully overdue.

Karen McManus does it again. Make sure you have time when you begin reading this book. She hooks you on the first page and you don't want to put the book down.

Three 8th graders find the body of a beloved teacher in the woods. Brynn, who's been away since then, returns her senior year to learn the mystery has not been solved. Tripp, her friend who was in the group finding the body, has secrets. Did he kill Mr. Larkin? And why?

Though the book is about high schoolers, there is nothing in the story making inappropriate for middle schoolers. Thank goodness. Now I can recommend like crazy. This book won't stay on the shelf.

As a reader you know what you’re going to get when it comes to Karen M. McManus. Her books are entertaining and page turning. Great YA read in a day mysteries.

Karen McManus is back with this story of a murdered teacher at the uber-fancy Saint Ambrose School. The tragedy happened four years earlier, and here’s the kicker: no one truly knows what happened…until now. In the present, Brynn wins an internship at a true crime show, where she’ll finally have the opportunity to investigate what’s haunted her for years.

McManus is the Goddess of Pacing. Seriously, these pages turn themselves. She takes all the work out of reading a book, leaving you with only the task of sitting back and enjoying the show. The plot moves at breakneck speed. The characters feel real; you’ll be convinced you’ve met them out in the wild and have listened to their stories. You’ll be so invested in the mystery that you’ll not leave your new friends until their tale is done. And that ending! It’ll leave you in a daze and wondering what just hit you.

This one is every bit as compelling as the grittiest adult suspense novel. Plus, there’s even more meat to the mystery. It goes beyond just anxiety-inducing suspense. It oozes with thought-provoking themes, complicated family dynamics, an analysis of social class, and a precious pinch of romance.

Grab this one as soon as bookishly possible. You’ll be glad you did.

Good story. Quick read. Lots of twists and turns in the story. Good characters and you don’t figure out everything right away.

Her first is still my favorite.

4.75

This is my third Karen McManus book and similar to the other two I loved this one. I was hooked right from the start. I enjoy thrillers/mysteries but haven’t picked very many up this year. After finishing this, I definitely want to start reading thrillers more often. The pacing of this book moved quickly and I had no clue what was going to happen. The twists were enough to shock me but they didn’t feel too unrealistic. I also enjoyed the romance sup-plot. The ending of the book felt rushed to me and ended up knocking my rating down a little bit. I ended up having to re-listen and google the ending to make sure I understood what happened. I feel like McManus left the door open for a sequel which can hopefully tie up some of the loose ends left at the end of this one. I would also love to see more of Ellie if there is a next book!


I loved that we got to point of views and I enjoyed both of the narrators, especially Jesse Vilinsky!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for a copy of this e-book in exchange for an honest review.

YA is not a genre I pick up a lot. In fact, this is just the second YA I've finished in 2022. This is also my first Karen M. McManus.

Overall, I had a fun time. Lots of red herrings and some nosey high schoolers similar to Good Girl, Bad Blood, however I wish this had more of Brynn doing actual journalism or podcasting.

One thing that made me uncomfortable was the very liberal use of high schoolers drinking a lot. I'm not naive, I used to be in high school. I'm aware there was alcohol around, but for one to go binge drinking for a week? Maybe shouldn't be in a YA book.

Had a good time, but as it happens with YA, it was all tied up at the end. So if you like that, try this one out! I'll consider picking up more work from McManus and can see why this ended up in the Goodreads Choice awards, but didn't win.