This book was honestly just a big miss for me. The book was written as the interviews from each of the friends on the trip which I thought was a neat twist but unfortunately that was the biggest appeal for me.

The book was slow over all but I pushed forward thinking it would eventually pick up as I got further into it and it never really did. The reveal was also lackluster. 2 stars because I did finish it but wouldn't be a book I'd recommend.

This was a decent YA mystery that kept me guessing! Perfect vibe for spooky season but when all was said and done I wasn’t a huge fan of the conclusion.

Five teens head into the woods for a camping trip, only four came back...what really happened? An interrogation of the survivors tells the story and allows readers to piece together the truth. There are secrets being kept, grudges being held, and lots of initial assumptions about the characters on face value. Sedoti keeps the pace exciting and twists galore!

A decent Young Adult mystery novel. If you liked Five Survive or A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder then you should read this next!

Five friends go out camping for a weekend and only four come back. An interesting format as well!

this book was super fast paced! i read it in 2 days! the plot was awesome, even though i guessed the plot twists. i would recommend this to anyone looking for a fast-paced psychological thriller! thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for letting me review this book!

The synopsis of this book definitely drew me in, and I can never pass up a good YA thriller that explores the dynamics of a friend group, but at first I was a bit nervous about the formatting of this book. It is told through a series of police interrogations that go back and forth between four friends who have been brought in after their friend has disappeared in the woods and is feared dead.

While it took a moment to get into it, once the flow of the book picked up and I got used to the form of narration it was a quick and easy, fun read. All four ‘narrators’ had their own personality and while they all questioned each other you questioned each of them. Who can you trust when no one seems to tell the whole truth?

Overall this was an entertaining read that had me questioning the real story until the very end. I do wish there was a slightly more solid conclusion to the story, but it was still a good book nonetheless. Would definitely recommend to those looking for a thrilling YA that they’ll pick up and not put down.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read an early copy of this book. Tell Me What Really Happened by Chelsea Sedoti will be released on April 2nd, 2024.

This book. THIS. BOOK. I don’t know what it was about it, but it was addicting. I rotated between an audiobook and an ebook and let me tell you - the experience of the audiobook is TOP TIER.

Tell Me What Really Happened takes a unique approach to the YA mystery genre, the whole story told completely in police interviews while switching between multiple unreliable narrators.

The book follows a group of friends who go out camping. Unfortunately, one of them does not come out alive. Was there a stranger lurking in the woods or is one of the others the killer? Police interviews help piece together the night of the incident and get down to, as the title says, what really happened.


Can I just say - that ending had me heartbroken. Ugh.

If you like YA and enjoy a good mystery written in a unique format, you are not going to want to miss this book. Chelsea Sedoti provided numerous twists and really had me empathizing with the characters while constantly questioning who I believed.

Engaging and entertaining. A recommended purchase for YA and HS collections where crime and thrillers are popular.

4 1/2 stars
I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the back and fourth of the different characters being interviewed. At first I wasn't sure if I would enjoy not hearing the polices side but it was actually really good for the flow of the story. Before I knew it I was halfway done and had to pause for dinner.
It's a must read if you like mysterys

Five teens sneak away to go camping for the night.Five teens go camping only four comeback.A story told through the eyes of the survivors.I really enjoyed the story the writing style.#netgalley #sourcebooks

With four untrustworthy narrators and a single murder case at the center, the book unravels through a prolonged interrogation, keeping readers engrossed in the captivating mystery.

It's a seamless and intelligent whodunit thriller that can be effortlessly devoured in a single sitting. I highly recommend it to enthusiasts of young adult thrillers!

The unique format led to intrigue and potential, but it fell flat. Once it was finished, it felt like such a waste of time.

I did want to like this book but it took too long to get into the plot. I did not finish this book but do not put it against the author. There are times when I think a book will be perfect for me, but it turns out not to be the case. That said, I always give authors another chance, so I'll look forward to her next work.

Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Fire for the ARC!

“It was all her idea. They would get away from their parents and spend the weekend camping. Down by Salvation Creek, the five of them would make smores, steal kisses, and share secrets. What really happened that night?”

Love the first-person interview style of this book. Definitely kept me on my toes throughout the book.

Five friends go into the woods, but only four come back out.

Now, I love thrillers and like to think I have most plots pegged by half way. I had thought I knew what was going to happen but the ending caught me by surprise!

I haven’t read other books by this author but based on this one, I think I’ll be putting them on my buy on sight list!

If you like real who-dun -it’s, this is for you.

Five teenagers go into the woods, and only four come out. A fast-paced “ who done it “ type novel told in first-person police interviews about the disappearance of their familiar friend. My favorite trope is an unreliable narrator; we get four of them in this book. Unfortunately, although the premise was new and exciting, the book fell flat

Camping trip gone wrong!


A twisty tale told by police interview. It really worked telling the story that way.
Five teens go on a weekend campout and one goes missing.

I enjoyed the multiple point of view chapters. We learn about the missing camper by reading the interviews.
I didn't understand why one couple was a couple.
Maybe it's just me but one persons obsession was really annoying.


I liked how the Story was written. the character s got to speak out.

I didn't like the ending.

I enjoyed the book and think others will also.

It's a good quick rad for an afternoon or evening.

Recommended. 3 3/4 stars

Thank you to the author publisher and Net Galley.

This book was good, even though it was pretty predictable. But I believe that's how most young adult and murder mystery books go: either it's easy to predict or it's not, and there are a lot of plot holes. Each character had strengths and weaknesses which were well incorporated into the book and the plot. It was  pretty entertaining and annoying (in a good way) at times, considering the characters personalities.

I only gave the book 4 stars because the ending felt a bit rushed. I would like to know how the culprit was charged and if they were let go or anything instead of them saying they would like a lawyer and the rest of the gang being let go. Other than that, it was a fun read. I would recommend this to someone who wants to get into YA thrillers based on murder mysteries, but not to someone who is well into the genre and looking for more recommendations.

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

I loved this book! I will definitely recommend it. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.