Karen M. McManus never disappoints! I think this was the perfect conclusion to the trilogy, it tied everything together nicely and we got to have some POVs from the main bay view four which was nice. We even got a few from Simon and Jake which were unexpected. I loved the reveals that this book had as well. My one complaint was that I wished we had a few more POVs from the original cast of characters and maybe an extended epilogue or a where are they now at the end but I overall really enjoyed this one.

I wrote about this on The Storygraph and on Goodreads. I sent a link to Twitter. Note that I decided to listen to this one via audiobook. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5690049843

When I heard there was another one of these being released, I knew I needed to get my hands on it. I have been a fan of McManus’ since the very first one. I’ve read every book she’s released. I think I’ve given all her books 4.5 or 5 stars. So when I saw we were going to take another visit to Bayview, I knew I needed to have it.

So basically I liked almost everything about this. I loved the fact that the mains were still there. And I loved that McManus gave us the info on each of them in case we forgot. But the problem was, there was still some things that I needed reminding about. With the amount of time in between this book and the one before it, I think there should have been some kind of thing that explained at the beginning of the book. Anything other than one year deserves that.

The writing style in this one just wasn’t up to her normal either. Usually there’s a huge ass bomb that’s dropped at the end of her books. I’m talking like I have to stand up because I’m like WTF. But with this one I guessed it as soon as they were mentioned. I was surprised by the other person,. but it wasn’t enough to write home about. Idk. I wasn’t as into it as I was with the others.

The mystery itself was ok, but there wasn’t that much going on. They spent a lot of the time discussing what was going on and finding the people that were kidnapped or whatever lol I just didn’t care for it. After having read all her work (like Nothing More to Tell and Two Can Keep a Secret) I just didn’t feel like this got the same attention? Idk how to explain it.

But even still. I still loved to see all the old main characters. It was good to be back in Bayview. Definitely not what I was looking forward to, but it wasn’t terrible. I don’t want to say anymore for fear of spoilers, but I will say this just wasn’t my favorite. I was expecting a huge SOMETHING at the end since that was the last in the series, but alas, there was nothing. Idk it wasn’t my favorite but I didn’t hate it. I hope you give them a chance, and if you do, tell me what you think.

The Bayview Crew, aka The Murder Club, is back and bigger than ever. One would think Addy, Nate and the gang have been through enough after being surrounded by death on more than one occasion. But it looks like it’s not over yet…someone wants revenge and the game of Truth or Dare that ended so badly before may just be gearing up with a new plan.

I just love Karen McManus. Her young adult novels are just what I need when I desire a good thriller with some good twists!

Ah, we are back in the pages with our beloved Bayview Crew! Can these kids ever catch a break? Bayview seems to always have a murderous plot on their hands. Our fave crew is back to trying to solve what is happening…again. A mysterious and cryptic Billboard starts off a new deadly game. But can they figure out the rules and who’s behind it in time? Are our fave crew going to make it out alive? Remember, practice makes perfect.

I do recommend brushing up on the previous books. I did a quick re-read of everything so I could go in with a fresh memory. Not necessary but it helped me place the past better.

What I enjoyed:
- multiple POVS between Nate, Addy, and Phoebe
- The pacing was quick and we jump right into the mystery.
- I did not see any of it coming! I kept second guessing myself. I loved the twists and turns.
- Such a great conclusion and wrap up of some our fave characters!!

Overall, I loved this book! I thought it was the perfect conclusion to a series I loved. The book was twisty and fast paced. 4 stars out of 5! Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

When the Bayview Crew ends up in the middle of another sinister game, it's all hands on deck to figure out what's going on.I loved coming back to Bayview and seeing what all my favorite characters have been up to since we last saw them, even if that means they are all in danger once again.

We get multiple POVs not only following a few of our main characters from the crew, but also Jake and Simon. There were plenty of twists and turns, some great suspenseful moments, and I never had any idea what was going to happen next. I loved how it ended, and I can't wait to see what Karen McManus is going to write next!

One Of Us Is Back | 4.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.💫

One of Us Is Back is the third book in the One Of Us Is Lying series, and like always, Karen McManus didn’t disappoint.

While this felt like a watered down version of the first two books, and it wasn’t completely needed I love that we finally had a calm finale for all these characters.

I loved the plot twist of this book and the different perspectives we got! So interesting to read!

Thank you to Net Galley and Karen McManus for giving me the opportunity of reading an ARC Version of this book and giving an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book, as it kept me reading to figure out how it would be resolved. There were several characters, so I had a cheat sheet for myself going at first to keep them straight. As it turns out, I haven't read book 2, but I didn't feel lost reading book 3, as there was plenty of background/plot recap to help me. I found the book entertaining and could easily visualize the characters. I think teens will appreciate the friendship bonds.

The murder crew teams up with their younger counterparts to form the Bayview Crew in the third book of the One Of Us Is Lying series. Summer has come upon them and after last year's events, they are truly looking forward to an uneventful summer together, but we all know they never have such luck.
Jake is still a threat to Addy and the whole crew, Pheobe is dealing with secrets she's locked up, Maeve and Luis are finally a couple and doing coupley things, and Nate and Bronwyn are better than ever. Seem like a perfect summer, until their worst fears come true and one of the crew is put in serious jeopardy...

I really enjoyed book 3 of this series. Though we have cameos of all of the characters in the last book, this one finally brought them all together to work together. Once again, who I thought was the culprit was incorrect! I am usually pretty good at figuring that out but the author somehow always ends up stumping me. There were some moments that absolutely made me squeal in delight and yell at my Kindle. I am not sure if there will be another after this but I thought it was wrapped up enough to be the end of the series but open-ended enough to be continued.

Overall I enjoyed the series and would read and recommend more of the author's work.

Thank you Netgalley and Karen M. McManus for allowing me to ARC this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy of One of Us Is Back.

This is the third instalment in the "One of Us Is Lying" series, and it was fun to revisit some of our old favorites from the Bayview crew! As it has been a long time since I read the second instalment, I was a bit concerned that I'd forgotten all the characters. I love the handy "contact list" at the beginning of this book, indicating all the character names and how they are connected. It was a nice little refresher right at the beginning, and there were also mentions of things that happened in previous books to recap what might have been forgotten.

The plot itself just took me some time to get into, but I did end up enjoying this. I think this book was a good ending to the "One of Us Is Lying" series, and would recommend reading the whole series.

Well this series just keeps getting better and better. A great read and such a testament to fantastic writing that this series is still going so strong.

When I saw One of Us Is Back was available on NetGalley I jumped at the chance to read an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. I loved the first two in the trilogy so much, but found this one lacking.
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This book combines ALL the characters from the first book, but only three points of view. To say that things were confusing would be a little bit of an understatement. The first half of the book was spent rehashing the first two and setting up for the second half. It was long and quite frankly boring. By the time I got to the second half I wasn’t invested. Things progressed really quickly at the end and didn’t provide a satisfying ending to the character’s story.
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I would still read the book, but it wasn’t a favorite.

Thank you Netgalley and Publisher for this advanced copy.

One of Us is Back was such a thrilling book. I had so much fun reading this one. And I absolutely loved the way they put all main characters in the first pages. That was needed! Especially because I forgot almost everything.
I liked the mystery, but still didn't think this book was necessary.

Once again Karen McManus manages to ensnare her reader and submerse them in her story. The writing is done beautifully, very descriptive, and unfolds easily for younger readers to follow the plot. Following the Bayview Crew and their return home 2 years after Simon died in detention, "One of Us is Back" continues on the journey of the crew and their interactions once they return home. With suspense building in each chapter, and the thrill of connecting descriptions and events together, Karen McManus does a beautiful job making sure that her reader is engaged and entertained. I definitely recommend this one, and will recommend it to my students as they all loved "One of Us is Lying". Thank you for a wonderful story!

This town is becoming a little too much like Pretty Little Liars - too much unrealistic drama for the sake of drama. It did take me some time to remember the characters and story from the first three books.

Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

In One of Us Is Back, the third installment of the One of Us Is Lying series by Karen M. McManus, the Bayview Crew finds themselves entangled in a dangerous game when a member goes missing and a mysterious billboard appears. Through multiple points of view, including Addy, Phoebe, and Nate, the author skillfully navigates the complex web of characters, re-familiarizing readers with their lives and bonds.

While the initial chapters may lack significant action, the palpable tension of a thriller gradually builds, leading to a well-thought-out conclusion with twists and turns that keep readers engaged. Although burdened with numerous characters and the need to backfill old plotlines, One of Us Is Back remains an enjoyable and satisfying read, appealing to young adult audiences with its compelling narrative and exploration of the characters' shared trauma.

McManus demonstrates her expertise in the genre, creating a suspenseful and addictive story that offers a worthy continuation of the series, with intriguing revelations and a well-paced plot that will leave fans eager for more.

Thanks to GetUnderlined for my advance copy and a finished copy!

One Of Us Is Back is such a satisfying wrap up to the shenanigans at Bayview, I will be honest I was little skeptical about another book because I just loved where the second book ended but I am happy to be wrong. I ended up enjoying book 3 and getting back to the familiar Murder Club crew from both the books, a new kind of game is starting in the cursed town of Bayview where scandals and deaths always linger on the borders only this time there are no rules and no structure. Anything can happen to anyone and more secrets are going to spill for there is never a shortage of them when it comes to people in Bayview especially with a new chaotic Villain at play, it is going to get real serious

It is a well done multiple POV narrated through Addy, Phoebe and Nate with some surprise POV's later on, I was initially getting confused with all the crew from the murder club because the folks from book 1 AND 2 are the main players now but not to worry, the author did a fantastic job of re-familiarizing them.I loved the characters bonding over their common trauma and having each other's backs in the book and Nate/Bronwyn dynamic was still just as adorable as it was in book 1 along with Addy/Nate's new born friendship. However, my favorite part has to be Simon's(no, he is not coming back as a ghost unfortunately) flashbacks and witnessing his utterly twisted villainy, to watch the way he sets things in motion is just so good(in a very twisted way of course lol)

The only reason it wasn't a 5star for me was because the "Mystery/action" part doesn't kick off until much later, nothing significant happens during the most of the initial chapters though they are still entertaining. I also sensed the palpable tension of reading a thriller (like the first two books) wasn't in this one but maybe that is a me problem and some of the plot points felt a little too far fetched at times. In the end I still think this is a great wrap up and an entertaining YA thriller.

First of all, thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy of One of Us Is Back. This wasn't my favorite of the "One of Us" books, but it was still a fun romp. Karen M. McManus's name ensures the book will fly off my shelves, and I'll definitely purchase it. We'll probably also do a "One of Us" lunch discussion to debate the merits of each book in the series. There are some great tie-ins that I think we can use with it.

Thank you to NetGalley for an e-ARC of this book!

One of Us is Back is the 3rd installment of the Bayview crew. It had been a long time since I'd read the first two books, but McManus did a pretty good job of recapping the necessary and relevant details from past books. I did read this book very quickly, but overall I found the story underwhelming. There are a lot of characters to keep up with and as such, depth and development suffer a little bit. I felt like nothing really happened until 40 or 50% into the book, which, in my experience, means that many of my teen readers won't stick with it. I did find the way that Simon was worked into the story interesting, but wanted a little more about the new characters that become important to the plot.

I love a good YA thriller and Karen McManus knows how to deliver them. When I was teaching I couldn’t keep the first two books on my shelves and now there’s a third to add to my collection.

Book 3 picks up where book 2 ended and we join the murder club as a new game begins, old enemies return, and hidden threats are exposed. This was a super quick and enjoyable read that was consistent with what I’ve come to expect with this series.

This book was worth the wait and a great way to end the series. I’m glad we got to say goodbye (at least for now) to The Bayview 4