What’s it about?
Most peoples’ births aren’t immortalized in a police report—but Olivia was born in the middle of a massacre. Seventeen years later, Olivia’s life looks pretty perfect . . . until she discovers the man she calls dad is not her biological father. Now she needs answers about her bloodline, and the only place she knows to look is the site of the Camp Lost Lake murders.
Most people don’t spend their formative years on the run with an alleged murderer—but Reagan did. In the court of public opinion, her mom was found guilty of the deaths at Camp Lost Lake, and both of them have been in hiding ever since. But Reagan believes in her mother’s innocence and is determined to clear her name.
Luckily for Olivia and Reagan, Camp Lost Lake is finally reopening, providing the perfect opportunity to find answers. But someone else is dead set on keeping the past hidden, even if it means committing murder.
Summary from The StoryGraph
Why I Started This Book
I’m always up for a murder mystery! I saw it on Netgalley, and it looked really good!
My First Thoughts
At first, I was a little confused. I was t quite following the story, but this could be because I started this book late at night and was struggling to stay awake 😂
My Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
This wasn’t my favorite murder mystery ever, but it was still pretty good!! Here’s the breakdown!
What I loved
I liked the setting of the book!! Yes, an eerie camp is cliche, but I still thought it was well done!! It added to the storyline, and contributed to the horror aspect of the novel!
I loved the POVs and the “flashbacks.” The POVs made the book really interesting! Also, I loved how the little chapters that go back in time slowly reveal more and more!! Very well written!
I liked how it had you guessing until the end! It was quite mysterious, and I was all over the board on my guess for the murderer! This made it a very well-constructed mystery!!
What I Disliked
This might just be me personally, but I was slightly confused at times. This was because a lot of the characters were related, and this made it slightly hard to follow at times. Then again, this could just be me!!
Book vs. Movie
There’s so movie for this book 😦
Should You Read It?
Yeah! If you’re looking for a new murder mystery, I’d recommend this to you!! It’s a good read for anyone who likes an intriguing YA mystery! I will caution you that there is a hint of horror in this novel! I’m usually not a horror reader, and this wasn’t very scary for me!
Conclusion
Two Sides to Every Murder is a great murder mystery that has a hint of horror! I loved the POVs, the setting, and more!! While I was confused at times, the read was still enjoyable!

3.5 stars

Two Sides to Every Murder is a fun twisty YA thriller. I read this in one day because I was so enthralled by this story. We follow two characters, Olivia, who was born the day of a massacre at Camp Lost Lake in 2008, and Reagan, whose mother is the one accused of committing the murders. Reagan is determined to clear her mother's name. When she arrives at Camp Lost Lake in present day she crosses paths with Olivia and both are thrown into a fight for their lives.

Although I think the killer was predictable, there were a few other twists and turns that I did not see coming. Overall this book was entertaining. I wouldn't recommend it for someone looking for a YA slasher though, but it's definitely a good thriller.

I look forward to reading more from this author in the future!

This is my second book I’ve read by Danielle now. I loved this one just as much as the other one. YA thrillers have their predictable moments but overall had that shock effect for sure. I loved the dual POV!

While I thoroughly enjoyed diving into ‘Twi Sides to Every Murder’. I must admit the ending left me feeling conflicted. The journey through the pages was enthralling and a plot that kept me engaged throughout. However, as I reached the climax, I found myself wishing for a different resolution. Despite this, the overall experience of reading the book was immensely satisfying, and I would still recommend it to anyone seeking a gripping and thought-provoking read.. I really enjoyed the author’s book ‘how to survive your murder’

To say I was hooked during this story, is an understatement. It sunk it's teeth into me and never let me go. There were a lot of characters, yes. I had to take a second quite often to keep everything straight in my head. Other than that, it was a slam dunk for me. The twists and turns just kept coming. I was enthralled during some of the scenes and felt like I was there in the book with the characters. Also, can anyone ever go wrong with a summer camp thriller?

4/5 Fast paced. You had to know what was going to happen. Some predictable twists but done so well. Really kept you intrigued. Reminded me a lot of slashers.

This is the first book I've ever read by Danielle Valentine and I must say, I'm a fan! I really enjoyed her writing style along with her ability to make you feel like you're right there with the characters- going through everything they're going through.

Two Sides to Every Murder is a fast paced book about two teen girls who go back to Camp Lake Lost to find some answers they've been looking for. Reagan is looking for the proof she needs to clear her mom's name. Olivia is looking for clues to find out who her real father is. The one thing about Camp Lake Lost- it's been closed for sixteen years. Closed because one fateful night several murders took placed. And they never caught the killer. Could the killer still be lurking in the woods? Guess you'll have to read to find out!

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Young Readers Group for the opportunity to read this book before it releases on June 4, 2024.

Thank you SO MUCH NetGalley and publisher for the arc to this great book! I have been a fan of Danielle Valentine's for a long time, especially of her book Survive the Night (published under the name Danielle Vega). When I began to read Two Sides to Every Murder, I was pleased that it had the same feel as Survive the Night but under a different setting, and with a different type of "baddie."

So, this story revolves around two teen girls whose lives were forever affected by a series of murders at a place called Camp Lost Lake. Both of them return to get answers about just what happened 17 years before, and they get so much more than they bargained for.

I loved the build up of tension, the mild body horror (not too little, and thankfully not too much), and the ending. This story was executed beautifully. I give it 5 stars and highly recommend it to people who are fans of mystery and horror in the teen and YA realm. Bravo!

A solid four star read, <u>Two Sides to Every Murder</u> is the perfect fast-paced thriller.

Sure, it’s not the most mind blowing or original read, but it’s enjoyable, easy to read, and worth your time. It’s no wonder I that I read this book in one night, in one sitting.

From my first look of the beginning of the book, I was hooked. Valentine is skilled in vivid descriptions to set the scene and forming characters that are actually like able, all through a plot that flows well.

I highly recommend this to all my fellow thriller lovers, even if YA usually isn’t your thing.

P.S. I find it so funny that I happened to read the book of an author named Valentine on Valentine’s.

I WAS ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT! DO YOU HEAR ME! Run please do not walk to get this book fast paces excited and I could not put it down at all. I almost forgot I had real life responsibilities!

The idea for this book was just crazy good and I highly enjoyed the ride. Fans of horrors and slashers will love this a lot, especially young adult readers.

Can’t say I didn’t see the plot twist(s) coming, but it was a wild, enjoyable ride, nevertheless! Turns out, I do love slasher fics when they’re well-written and so fast-paced.

I also really enjoyed the narration and the main characters. Reading a couple of really bland mysteries with the most boring main characters gave me a new appreciation for authors who write actual interesting characters. I think I’ll have to check out Valentine’s other books now.

thank you to NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

4.75 stars

Danielle Valentine never misses huh ? i read this book start to finish in under 24 hours and lets just say it was AMAZING !!! it was fast paced which in itself deserves an A+ along with a dual POV and flashbacks to the past it was perfection <3

i am slightly disappointed that some parts were slightly predictable, however it was in a way where you weren't quite sure if you were correct until the very ending

if you like murder mystery, horror and thriller i am BEGGING you to pick this book up, you will not find yourself disappointed

I want to say thanks so much to Net Galley for giving me an arc of this book!

It was a quick and engaging read, making it easy to keep up with the plot twists and turns. The characters are well-developed, making it easy to empathize with their struggles. Overall, this is a fantastic book that is hard to put down once you start reading. Whether you're a fan of mystery, family drama, or just a well-written novel, this book is worth reading. I highly recommend this novel to anyone looking for an easy and fun read filled with plot twists that will have you hooked from the first page.

3/5 stars.

i was immediately drawn in by the description of the book. the idea of one girl being born during the murders and the other the daughter of the alleged murderer. i love a good YA thriller and this one did not disappoint. i found myself unable to put this book down until it was finished.

however, i was not so thrilled by the dual perspectives plus the flashbacks. i found it a little confusing and found my self having to go back multiple times to figure out who i was reading about.

other than that i found that i did find the book to be intriguing and if there was a sequel i most likely would read it.

Thank you,NetGalley, for the opportunity to read Two Sides to Every Murder early! This is a must read! Fast paced and will keep you guessing to the end!

The story starts out 16 years ago when there were multiple murders at a summer camp. Flash forward to today and we get two POVs - Olivia, who wants to find out about her own background, and Reagan, who wants to exonerate her mother. Reagan’s mother is the suspected summer camp murder and Olivia’s mother ran the camp at that time.

This was a fast paced story that kept my attention. I read most of it in one sitting. It was a good, quick read, but it wasn’t the most shocking thing I’ve ever read. There were enough clues that I was able to guess what was going on before it was revealed. But that might be because I enjoy this genre and read a lot of it so maybe I‘ve just gotten good at picking up hints. Either way, if a summer camp Murder mystery intrigues you, give this book a try.

The Synopsis pretty much tells you what this book is about without giving a whole lot away and so I'm just going to tell you the things i liked and didn't like about this book

Things I liked:
-The whole mystery surrounding Camp Lost Lake.
-The twist and turns this story took me on, it made me question a lot if i was right about certain things that happened and then i ended up being wrong.
- Olivia and Reagan got on my nerves a lot but it didn't take away from the story.

Things i didn't like:
-The ending (what was with that i don't understand it)

On June 4 please Run don't walk to your nearest bookstore or Pre-order this book and if you use your library request this book you won't be disappointed.

Olivia finds out that her dad is not her biological father. She comes to the conclusion that she’s cheated on him with another man that died the night she was born. While Reagan wants to clear her mom of a murder that she’s sure she didn’t commit. It turns out not everything is as it seems. There are so many twists in this story that it maybe seems impossible to believe. At the end there’s a bit of a twist as well.

Thanks to Net Galley and Penguin Group for allowing me to read this Arc in exchange for my honest review.

I read this book in 24 hours!

Two Sides to Every Murder follows Olivia, born the night of the Lost Lake murders and Reagan, the daughter of the Lost Lake murderer. 16 years after the murders, the two girls find themselves back at Camp Lost Lake, which is now being renovated to reopen as a retreat, and both are looking for the truth of what *really* happened that night. Crucial evidence is found, and the murderer is back to retrieve it and prevent the truth from coming out.

I really liked how the story was formatted -- we follow both Olivia and Reagan's POVs and see flashbacks to the original Lost Lake murders 16 years earlier. I did guess a few of the main "plot twists," but the overall pacing of the book kept me engaged and entertained. Most of the story in the present timeline takes place within a day and in the woods of camp Lost Lake. It's an eerie setting that made me nervous for our main characters! The one drawback I experienced with this is that it felt *very* YA. The inclusion of romance subplots felt forced and took away from the suspense we were supposed to be feeling during some intense scenes. Obviously I'm a sucker for romance, but it felt out of place in this story.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!!