I really enjoyed this book and it was a definite page turner for me. I was able to figure out the who dun it towards the end but there were still twists I wasn’t expecting. Definitely will recommend this one.

This is a great debut that kept me reading (I finished it in 3 days while at work, ha!). While I saw the twist coming it played out well. I wished I connected to the characters more but the way the interacted with each other kept you interested. Lauren's mom rubbed me the wrong way and I can't even tell you why. I really enjoyed the friend group and how eventually they all came together.


Thanks to NetGalley & the publishers for an e-arc of this book.

A heartfelt thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for the opportunity to read an eARC in exchange for an honest review! All opinions are my own.

This book felt like a hot mess of a mash up between Pretty Little Liars and Euphoria, and you know what, I didn't hate it.

Yes, it had it's up and downs, but I've come to expect that in pretty much all murder-mystery YA now. Sometimes the characters are just that stupid and naive, deciding they know better than grownups who actually do things like solve cases when given evidence, But then we wouldn't have our story.

Lauren, the FMC, is battling some inner demons, and the only thing she looks forward to her in her new home, new school, new life is the time spent with a boy she barely knows once a week for a no-strings-attached hookup. Her mom felt like she could use a fresh start after Lauren literally burned the bridges to her past. Too bad she picked the worst guy to hook up with, Robbie Crestmont, who's just as messed up as she is.

The relationship here was okay. If you are looking for a great romance subplot, you'll be disappointed here. But it did feel realistic, especially since there's a lot of suspicion going around. There are a lot of red herrings, which got a little tedious. But the twist was great! I definitely didn't figure out who the actual killer was, and was completely caught off guard when the big reveal happened!

I enjoyed the writing, this was a quick read for me and the pacing was good for the most part. Like I said already, a lot of false accusations on who the murderer was, but overall I enjoyed this book.

Prepare to be enthralled and chilled by 'The One That Got Away with Murder'—a spellbinding thriller that hooks you from the very first page and refuses to let go until the shocking conclusion.

In the affluent enclave of Happy Valley, where privilege and power reign supreme, the Crestmont brothers, Robbie and Trevor, seem to have it all. But beneath their polished façade lies a sinister secret: a trail of suspicious deaths that follows in the wake of their relationships. From the mysterious drowning of Robbie's ex-girlfriend, soccer star Victoria Moreno, to the suspicious overdose of Trevor's girlfriend, the Crestmonts leave a trail of tragedy in their wake.

Enter Lauren O'Brian, the new girl with a dark past. Drawn into a whirlwind romance with Robbie, Lauren soon becomes ensnared in a dangerous game of secrets and lies. But when she uncovers damning evidence that implicates Robbie in the deaths of his exes, Lauren is faced with an impossible choice: trust the man she loves or risk becoming the next victim.

With its riveting plot and multi-layered characters, 'The One That Got Away with Murder' keeps you guessing until the final, heart-stopping moment. Author Trish Lundy expertly navigates the treacherous waters of deception and betrayal, delivering a twisty, pulse-pounding narrative that will leave you breathless.

From the opulent mansions of Happy Valley to the murky depths of human nature, this book is a rollercoaster ride of suspense and intrigue. Gripping, unpredictable, and utterly addictive, 'The One That Got Away with Murder' is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers everywhere. Brace yourself for a wild ride—you won't be able to put it down.

This was a book that I struggled to ultimately decide how I felt about. I felt compelled by the story, in the sense that I really did want to know what happened at the end of the story. I thought that the main character was compelling as well--I enjoyed her perspective and the way she was written. I wished that some of the B plot threads were woven in a bit more, as it stood it felt like they were often just sort of brought up and then dropped before a meaningful conclusion. I also feel that the biggest moment where the story lost me was the ending. While the ending wasn't horrible, or horribly written, I found myself wishing for more of a fleshed out motivation for the reason that the culprit did what they did. It was very cut and dry, and matter of fact, but I wish that their motives and reasoning were fleshed out a bit more because when I was reading it I found myself go "Oh, okay???" at that point.
Overall, this was a pretty solid YA thriller with some strong TV tropey vibes. But, while I had fun, I definitely think there were areas this needed more fleshing out/development in.

Thank you to @NetGalley, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, Henry Holt, and @macmillanaudio for my free copy! I listened to the audiobook and read the arc.

This YA thriller was very easy to listen and quite enjoyable. The narrator and author were able to capture my unwavering attention. The ending was thrilling and very unexpected,

Lauren is the new girl in town running away from her delinquent past in California, with her Mom and future step-dad. Lauren meets brothers Robbie and Trevor Cresmont, wealthy and privileged, suspected of being involved in the deaths of their respective girlfriends. With no prior knowledge of the brothers past, Lauren starts seeing Robbie and discovers a bloody bikini top during a weekend trip to the boys lake house. Dismayed at what she has found, she distances herself and keeps her discovery. secret

She receives mysterious threatening texts and calls, then her new soccer friends turn against her. Lauren doesn’t know where to turn. Her mother is too busy with her own boyfriend, who is attentive and nice but monopolizes all of her time. Her new future step-sister is hiding a dark secret,

Who should she suspect? Can she trust these brothers with a shady past or listen to her new friends and leave them alone?
So many suspects with motives. Who can Lauren trust and who is out to get her?

Fans of Holly Jackson’s, ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ will absolutely love this thriller mystery!

I’m not sure how I feel about this one. On one hand, I was very invested to see what the ending would be and definitely was surprised by it. I liked the main character a lot and enjoyed her POV. There were a lot of twists and turns that certainly kept me guessing. One the other hand, there were a lot of sub plot that were brought up that kind of felt forgotten about that I was interested to see fleshed out. Also, as surprising an ending as it was, I felt mostly ehhhhh about it. I felt like there was no explanation as to why this person did what they did. It was just “Oh, this person is the killer! That’s all!” I think if there had been more of an explanation, I would have been more satisfied with the book as a whole. I still had some fun reading it though. It had some strong season 1 Riverdale vibes which I’m always here for. Overall, a middle of the pack YA thriller for me.
TW: murder, drug use, fire, fire injury, underage drinking, sexual assault

Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Co for a digital reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.

Is this what high school is like these days? I always thought I was a wild teenager but these kids are next level. They take shots regularly to help them cope with any life stressors. Sex, drugs, skipping school are just a regular Tuesday. The parents don’t seem to know or care what the kids are doing. Wow, I am officially an old lady. But I’m an old lady who loves a good YA murder mystery, and this book hit the spot. It will keep you guessing!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced release copy in exchange for an honest review.

The cover looks identical to They Wish They Were Us which is why I picked it up. It did not dissapoint and I hope we hear more from Lauren as she processes Robbie and Trevor.

When Lauren moves across the country to get away from a terrible tragedy and start over before her senior year, she never suspects that her casual summer hook-up would turn out to be the town pariah. Robbie and Trevor Crestmont are not only rich brothers, but they each have a dead girlfriend in their pasts, and both are suspected of their murders. Lauren, trying to fit in with the soccer team, needs to ditch the suspected murderer, but she can’t seem to let him, or the mystery of what happened to Victoria and Jess, go. But things get dangerous, fast. Soon, Robbie may have more than one dead girlfriend in his past.

This book was so good. Not only was I pulled into the really incredible mystery at the book’s center, but the romance was really good. I’m not usually a huge fan of YA romances, as they tend to be too unrealistic and over-the-top, but I liked this one. It was well-balanced with the mystery/thriller and I just wanted to know what was going to happen in both storylines!

And boy did the mystery have some twists and turns! This one was really good and like most teenagers, the characters would have one theory, then jump to another when they struck out and a curveball was thrown their way. Then the reveal just knocked me in the face! I didn’t see it coming.

The supporting cast was also great. Everyone just worked in this story. It was overall a great read with everything blending really well. I sailed through it.

I would highly recommend this book and look forward to more from this author!

The One That Got Away with Murder by Trish Lundy was a great book for this debut novelist who created a story focused on Lauren who just moved to Pennsylvania from California after a horrible accident and she meets a man named Robbie. Robbie isn’t someone who people like, given their suspicions of his nefarious behavior regarding his ex-girlfriend and his brother Trevor’s ex-girlfriend. As a person who usually reads romance but has started delving into thrillers a bit more, this definitely got me hooked and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to receive this book in advance from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the arc of this book. All opinions are my own.

Incredible! I absolutely loved this one. Such a great book to curl up with. It was hard to pull myself away to do things, but I always looked forward to diving back in. Highly recommend!

I do not often read Young Adult books, but this one definitely held my interest. In the mystery of why young women have been found killed in a small town, we follow a group of friends who try to solve who is behind this. This book is the definition of there being more than meets the eye and everything is certainly not as it seems. This book will keep you guessing until the very end to find out what truly happened to these high school girls. Thank you to Macmillan Publishing, Trish Lundy and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this advanced readers copy. This book will be released April 2024 and I would recommend it!

This was a great book! It had me wondering the whole time (about multiple things). I of course thought I had it all figured out and in good thriller fashion I was wrong and surprised by the twist. It was a good surprise though that made me question what I missed and not a come out of left field, of course no one knew surprise. I also really appreciated the chapter lengths. I also read more in one sitting and stay drawn into a book when chapters are on the shorter side.

This was a solid YA thriller that would appeal to older YA readers (and some adults). It had some mature content mixed with high school drama. I thought I had the killer predicted but I ended up being surprised in the end. It isn't necessarily a book I will recommend to all but I would definitely recommend to readers of this genre.

(Copied over from audiobook review)

I CONSUMED this book in four hours. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson/Karen McManus. Thought I had figured out the ending three times, only to be proved wrong. LOVED it.

Oh my gosh! When I tell you the twist was unexpected I meeean I was blindsided. This book was so cute and full of fun friendships and love and growth and all that stuff that you want.

I will say that some of the parts felt overlooked. There were points where Lauren, our heroine, was standing in the kitchen and the next moment someone is knocking on her door to ask her a question. Maybe the kindle version doesn’t have a page break that it needs to show a change in scenery? This happened a couple times, and I had to go back and re-read to make sure I didn’t get too excited and skip a page.

Overall a wonderful story and it kept me interested the whole time.

This was a YA thriller. I suspected pretty much everyone in this book so I can’t technically say I guessed the murderer. I enjoyed listening to this as an audiobook.

This is a fantastic YA thriller debut, filled with twists and turns I didn’t see coming. I was able to read it quickly because I seriously could not stop. Really looking forward to more from the author.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.

This book had me guessing until the very moment of the shocking, horrifying reveal. It is brilliantly constructed with perfect pacing as the clues and action build until you have no idea who to believe. I’m absolutely in awe of what Trish Lundy has created here. YA readers are in for a truly twisty treat this spring. Definitely check out content notes for this one in advance, and while I think it will have massive cross-over appeal to adult thriller and mystery fans, this is not one I would suggest to middle grade readers looking to read up. Highly recommend!!