I could NOT put this book done! If it wasn’t for being a mom of 3 I would have 100% read this in a single day! It was so good. When I initially saw it on NetGalley I wasn’t sure if I was going to apply for it but I am so glad I did! I LOVED it!


Lauren is all but trying to run away from her past and of course falls into a situation ship with Robbie who has his own past he’s dealing with. Like, did he really murder is girlfriend!

The way the description read I 100% thought this was going to be her finding out and proving the guy she started a fling with killed his girlfriend. The classic untouchable rich boy story but boy was I wrong and I have never been so glad to be wrong!! There were so many twist and turns and I was FOR SURE I had it figured out. And although Mark was giving me a weird vibe I kept dismissing it and wasn’t sure how he tied into all of it. But it was so good!

If I had to pick a negative about it (and maybe why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5), I wish we would have learned the real story of what happened with Lauren in California earlier.

But overall a fantastic book and one I will definitely be recommending!

Thank you for this ARC! I really enjoyed this book and very happy for Trish on her debut novel!

This book had me hooked since the first page. I loved all of the twists and turns this book took you on. I like to be surprised with thrillers and the twists that they have and this book delivered. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time while reading trying to figure who the killer was and I loved that it kept you guessing.

This is a fantastic debut novel and I recommend everyone should read this! It was really well written and you feel for the characters.

This debut novel is truly exceptional and provided a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience.

The gripping narrative compelled me to keep turning the pages, resulting in my swift consumption of the book in just a matter of days. I found the depth of the protagonist, Lauren, particularly commendable; it was a breath of fresh air to witness a multifaceted young character navigating her traumatic past seamlessly intertwined with the present-day storyline.

Trish Lundy, the author, skillfully maintained my engagement by gradually revealing details and crafting a cast of characters who were relatable, distinct, and unforgettable.

The evolving relationship between Lauren and Robbie captivated me, unfolding in unexpected and engaging ways.

Furthermore, I was completely caught off guard by the unforeseen twist in the plot. During the novel's climax, my heart was racing, and I found myself reeling, attempting to recollect any potential hints that could have led to that moment. I was genuinely impressed by the author's execution.

This fast-paced debut novel kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through.
And the ending?! I had my theories on who the killer was, but I did NOT see that twist coming at all. Great read. Will be coming back for more from this author

Even after reading this book, I can't decide how I feel about it. This book isn’t bad. it just also doesn’t stand out in any way. It feels just like every other YA mystery I have ever read (the standard: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and One of Us is Lying) because all of the tropes in this book are in those books. and the reason why it works in those books but not this one is because you just never connect with the characters like you do in the other two books (more below).

First, the good. This book’s saving grace was the plot itself. In general, I wasn't ever bored by the book and I always wanted to keep reading. There were a lot of red herrings and plot twists throughout the book that kept me on my toes. Although I think red herrings are just cheap ways to continue the plot, they did keep me interested in the book. There were also many different working parts to this mystery so it kept me interested in the plot. Something was always happening so I was curious to see how everything would end up tying together. like i said, most of it was red herrings so a lot didn’t tie together, but whatever i was entertained.

This is my big issue with most ya books that I read now. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and One of Us is Lying both have a lot of significance in my life and they are the gold standard of murder mysteries in my heart. So whenever I read a new YA mystery, I subconsciously compare it to those two books. and whenever i see the same tropes repeated (ie a school social media gossip page that is anonymous, or scare tactics by phone or texts) it just doesn’t feel original. This book feels like the author just took every single YA mystery trope and stuffed it into the book. Which isn’t necessarily bad if you can do it well or in an original way, but I don't think the author was able to do this.


Another major issue I had with this book is the characters. they felt so bland the entire book. A major red flag for me is if I finish the book and forget the characters’ names within 2 days. That just shows me that I didn't connect with the characters at all. First off, I just didn’t really like lauren. I really dislike when authors continually reference a character’s “dark past” (which, in my opinion, wasn’t actually that dark in this book) without telling the reader what it is till the very end of the book. I know that it is a way to keep the reader engaged and guessing, but it just doesn’t make logical sense to me. If we, the reader, are in the perspective of Lauren's mind, why is Lauren's mind keeping this a secret from herself. idk if that makes sense. Also Lauren was just really annoying sometimes and acted stupidly multiple times, which Pip and Bronwyn would never do.

Robbie Cresmont was such a boring character as well. He was flat and you learn absolutely nothing about him throughout the book. I could not tell you a single defining character trait of this man.

the ending didn’t hit like i wanted it to unfortunately. I could see it coming from a mile away. again, it’s because the ending wasn’t any different than the other ya mysteries i have read. The first time I read an ending similar to this, it shocked me and hit so different, but after reading this same ending so many times, it no longer hits the same.

I know that I've been kind of bashing the book, but I do want to re-emphasize that I didn't hate it. Although I didn’t connect with the characters, they didn’t piss me off too much. and the plot was interesting and kept me engaged. So although I personally didn’t like it, if you are newer to the mystery genre, I would recommend giving this book a read as it will introduce you to a lot of the basic tropes of YA novels.

This book was a fun one & I'm always a sucker for a fun title. This book followed a classic YA mystery/thriller plot but with some very interesting twists and turns. We have Lauren O'Brian, the new girl in town with a secret who moves across the country right before starting a senior year. And then we have the love interest- Robbie Crestmont, one of two Crestmonts each with their own bad reputation surrounding the mysterious deaths of their girlfriends.

This story pretty much immediately captures your attention. It's been marketed for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, and the author knows their audience well because the pacing and suspense of this book really has a similar flow to AGGGTM. I've read a few different YA mystery/thrillers that claimed to be a good read alike and fell short, but this one definitely has similar vibes AND can stand on its own! I was genuinely stumped about who the killer might be for quite awhile, even though I had my theories. The author leaves the perfect amount of breadcrumbs behind in the story without over-saturating the plot. I will say my favorite parts about this book are the side characters (especially John I liked what he added to the story) and the twists at the end. There's great closure & a satisfying ending. The author also switches POVs at the very end briefly which usually annoys me TO NO END but it was done SO incredibly well- it was worth it & added to the story for sure.

The only thing that keeps this book from 5 stars for me was some of the pacing at the end of the story. During a big climactic part, I felt like it was a bit rushed. I even had to flip back a few pages and re-read to make sure I didn't accidentally skip a page.

All in all, this is a solid 4 star read for me and I will definitely be looking out for more books from this author in the future!

As always, thank you to Net Galley and MCPG for this ARC.
This one was not a home run for me, but once I adjust my perspective to the fact this is a YA work and I remember I am old and probably out of touch with the youth (LOL) I see that this will likely be enjoyable to a younger reader.
I find it a bit questionable from the get-go that Lauren agrees to go on a trip with a guy suspected of murdering his ex-girlfriend after what I can only assume was a several weeks-long acquaintances with benefits relationship (mark that down for a conversation to have with my daughter one day related to good judgment). I am a mom. I am not young. I have a daughter. But I also once was 17 and there is no way that was happening. I digress.
However, I think that Lundy did a great job of keeping the reader engaged with interesting characters and developing twists + secrets. I found this to be a quick and easy read which is for me 100% a great thing. I was surprised by the ending, and I think that 17 year-old Sarah would have absolutely devoured this book.
Publish date: April 16, 2024
3.5 ⭐️ rounded up to 4 out of 5

Oh my goodness, wow. Just wow. This book actually really surprised me. I picked it because the title and the cover intrigued me, even though the YA genre made me hesitate a bit; it’s become harder as I’ve grown into adulthood to enjoy YA book. But this one is a *slam credit card on table* must read. The twists, the realism, and the relatability to the characters as well as the growth so many of them go through is astounding. Go buy this book now.

The book “The One That Got Away With Murder” is a chilling tale that reminds us to be careful with who we trust. I loved the book for its realism around the topic of teen hood and the everyday struggles of modern life, let alone the struggles with figuring out a murder. One of the things I didn’t love about the book was how fast paced it was. The story showed a little less backstory in the beginning and it made it harder to understand the main character. Speaking of the characters, they all were very in-depth and I found it easy to empathize with them through their struggles. The mystery piece in this book was well pieced together, I just wish that at the end of the book where everything is coming together that there was a bit more description on why the killer did what they did. In all , it was an amazing read and I would recommend it to anyone who plans to stay up all night trying to figure out the truth in this book like I did.
4.5/5

A quick suspenseful read that you kept you guessing and held interest. Twists and turns thinking you might have it figured out but nope something else comes along.

I haven't read a YA novel in a very long time and I was pleasantly surprised by this one! It had me guessing the identity of the killer multiple times. I really enjoyed the writing style!

Thank you so much to NetGalley for my ARC!

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✨Book Review - The One That Got away With Murder✨

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*I was provided this book free of charge by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

I am OBSESSED with this book! I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did. It was nearly impossible to put down and I stayed up way too many late nights in a row when I had no time to do so to finish it.

The main character, is relatable as a teen that is just curious enough to be believable. The ending kept me guessing the ENTIRE time, yet was believable in the real world. I desperately want to talk to someone about this book but NO ONE HAS READ IT YET! So I need to get everyone to read it so I have someone to talk about it with!

Read this book and then talk about it with me! Please!


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Thank you Netgalley, the author and the publishers for letting me read an advanced copy and letting me review it.
I really liked reading the book called One that got away with murder by Trish Lundy. It was a refreshing young adult/ adult thriller mystery to read curled up by the fireplace on a fall afternoon. This book was fast paced, kept readers on the edge of their seats with every twist and turn, secrets & revelations that come out. Throughout this book I really enjoyed the strong character developments and how they were more realistic compared to other mystery/ thriller books. This book gave me the feeling I used to have when I would read the Pretty little liars book series, which I loved. People who love books like that series should definitely read this novel by Trish Lundy.

Thank you, NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, Henry Holt and Co. for the copy of The One That Got Away with Murder by Trish Lundy. I love reading debut novels, especially when they’re this good! I really liked how the book jumped right into the story and two of the characters’ relationship and right away I was shocked and intrigued. (I’m way too old to be the targeted demographic for this novel, so I have a feeling younger people won’t be shocked, just FYI.)
The characters were believable, and even if they weren’t particularly likable, I found myself getting invested in their lives. I loved this multifaceted story and it really kept me guessing until the end, and I think you’ll love it too!

this book was so much fun! i loved that there were basically two mysteries in this - the murder mystery of robbie and trevor's girlfriends, but then also the mystery of lauren's past with the incriminating fire. i thought the murder mystery was plotted out well; it was definitely a page-turner and i couldn't wait to see it all unfold.

i also adored lauren and robbie's relationship, but i do wish we got a bit more romance between them.

if you enjoyed "a good girl's guide to murder", definitely check this out!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance review copy in return for an honest review. Trish Lundy killed her debut novel. This fast paced thriller was super fun to read. I figured out who the killer was pretty fast? But it was still really exciting to see it all unfold.

3.5
First half was very fast paced and was interested on how the story is being weaved but towards the middle it got a bit slow which i just took as tease. Did I enjoy it? I did. Was it “meh” at times? it was.
Still entertaining and a good read.

Thank you NetGalley for this copy. The one that got away with murder started off very excited & really pulled me. However, towards the middle some of the details began to feel repetitive. Also the motive of the murderer was very unclear. & just felt a little too unrealistic.

wow this was so good!! I had my doubts during the first chapter, but it quickly cemented itself as one of my favorite pageturning thrillers of this fall!
I love an unreliable narrator, and Lauren was definitely that. I loved the hazy fragments of the past that were dropped in, it really represented how we can't fully trust her memories and neither can she.
and the ENDING! I never saw that coming!
Great job Trish Lundy, I'm eagerly awaiting when your next book is released.

I absolutely loved this book!!

The Cresmont Brothers accused of murdering their ex-girlfriends and getting away with it because of their financial status, meet Lauren. Lauren is a girl with a dark past of her own and refuses to be anyone’s next victim. Will she be able to figure out who the real murderer is?

This definitely kept me entertained, I needed to keep reading to figure out what happened. Definitely gave me Holly Jackson vibes and I was loving it.

Thank you for approving me to read the ARC