Definitely a page turner with a lot of red herrings! Every time I thought I solved it something else happened that threw me off. Some trigger warnings- death, drug use, eating disorder, and emotional/physical abuse. Lauren is the new kid at school when her and her mom move to be closer to her mom's new boyfriend. It's also a good time for a fresh start because of a scandal at her old school that you learn more about as you read. Lauren is starting senior year and has just started hooking up with Robbie, but her new soccer teammates warn her that Robbie's last girlfriend drowned and his brother Trevor's past girlfriend died of a suspicious overdose. They're worried Lauren will be next if she keeps seeing Robbie. Lauren gets closer to Robbie and is now involved in investigating the murders herself. A really good mystery thriller!

Thank you to the publisher for an advanced copy to listen to!
I was channeling different vibes with this one. I really enjoyed this, I was getting some Murdaugh Murder vibes and then that changed and was getting some weird obsession vibes and then it changed again... I was super in this and it kept me guessing the whole time. I thought i'd had it figured out and then I was wrong. This is one of those that you never really have the pieces until the end.
Would recommend.

If I'm being honest, I really enjoyed The One That Got Away with Murder, but I'm still not sure who exactly got away with murder. My confusion over the title aside, this was a solid YA thriller.

Lauren moves to Happy Valley and hooks up with Robbie. She soon learns his ex-girlfriend is dead and his brother's ex-girlfriend is dead and AND both of them were the prime suspects. Lauren decides to get to the bottom of what happened to clear their names and get justice for those girls.

Lauren and her mom move to Happy Valley for a fresh start after an incident back in California. While trying to start over, Lauren is plagued with flashbacks of what happened and the aftermath. Though never explicitly stated, Lauren is dealing with PTSD. On top of that, despite not actually living with them, Lauren's mom's boyfriend, Mark, is a permanent fixture in her house and life. And her new soccer teammates present a less than warm welcome.

Lundy weaves a twisted and tangly web of connections and suspicions. I did not see the twist coming at all! My jaw actually dropped. While many characters had true motive, the real culprit (and reason) was shocking but not quite out of left field. The small town backdrop was so perfect for setting up connections between characters. Even the most seasoned thriller/mystery reader won't be able to sort out the web to figure out who the killer is.

The story pacing was really good. The pacing for suspense started a little slowly before really picking up. The world building was expertly done. Looking back, breadcrumbs to the identity of the killer were sprinkled in but they were more like seasoning to support character development and world building, The red herrings were fire engine red, Red (Taylor's Version) red. So many people in that tiny town were sus. That soccer coach should not be allowed to coach high school girls. I would have liked a little closure on that. It's very ironic that if Lauren had just minded her business, she wouldn't have had her friend's come looking for her and she would have died. A win for people who never stay in their lane, really. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed The One That Got Away with Murder!

AHHHH, shut UP, this book is so good! Especially considering it is Trish's debut novel! I enjoyed every single second of The One That Got Away With Murder; it was genuinely addicting. I binge-listened to the whole thing in one day because I needed to learn what happened, and the writing kept me entertained. I was so shocked by the ending of this book that my jaw was on the floor. I was intrigued, disgusted, surprised, and every other emotion possible because I was not expecting it at all, and for that, I love this book. If the author can manage to shock me (When I thought I’d figured out the Who-done-it), I am thoroughly impressed. However, I wish that part of the book was stretched out because it was way too short, but it was still done well.
This book did not go in the direction that I thought it was going. I expected something different, but the way Trish did it was amazing. The length and timing of the book were perfect because you got to know the characters and form your own theories. For fans of A Good Girl's Guide To Murder, you NEED to pick this book up ASAP. It was such a fun read, and fans of that series would definitely enjoy TOTGAWM.
The narrator did a good job with the different voices, emotions, etc., and differentiated between characters. However, the version I listened to did have some audio issues. During scene changes, aka page breaks, there was no break in the talking, and some of the words almost played on top of each other. It made the listening experience hard and made some parts a little confusing.

This wasn't a super cheesy YA Thriller. There were characters I really liked and ones I loved to hate. It ended up being nice that the character I loved to hate the most was the murderer.

Thanks, Netgalley for the ARC. This was such a good book! You were always guessing - what did Lauren do or who killed these girls. There were a few things that caught my attention that turned out to be red herrings and lulled me into a state of ease. Then all of a sudden, I was like what the heck?? So I wouldn’t call this a thriller but more like a mystery. I didn’t feel worried about the characters or their safety. It was more whodunit, with three - four deaths (I won’t ruin it for you). I couldn’t wait to finish this to find out all of the answers.

YA mysteries can be a little hit or miss for me, but this one was definitely a hit. I spent the entire book trying to figure out whodunnit and I did not guess it until it was revealed. I was absolutely shocked and at no point while I was reading this did I even suspect what was really going on. That is always exactly what I want in a mystery.

Lauren has just moved from California to Pennsylvania before her senior year of high school to escape a dark past and to start fresh. After starting a relationship with Robbie, she soon learns that her plan of laying low her senior year isn’t going well as both Robbie and his brother, Trevor, had a girlfriend die in the past under suspicious circumstances. Things quickly spiral when there Lauren finds evidence pointing to the brothers and then a third death shocks the small town.

This was an incredibly fast and gripping read. I could not put it down and loved every single moment of it. There were a few petty teenage girl moments that irked me, but it was so fast paced, I forgot them as soon as they happened and I was so sucked into the story I hardly noticed.

This was a very solid four star read and I am still reeling from the ending.

The One That Got Away With Murder is perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Natasha Preston! This is an all around well written and gripping YA thriller. Readers will be hooked from the first page. Highly recommended for all YA collections!

This book very much gave Pretty Little Liars or One of Us Is Lying vibes. Was definitely very YA and predictable in parts, but that didn’t keep it from being enjoyable and entertaining! I could 100% see this being adapted for TV in the near future. It did feel like some of the characters were underdeveloped, but I do think that was intentional in order to further the plot. Overall, this was a fun, quick read. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a YA thriller!

This is a fast paced murder mystery book. A new girl at school ends up mixed into a deadly small town dilemma. I don't mind a faster pace, however some areas in the beginning and end I was a bit confused on as things are not dwelled upon. For example one chapter might end in a certain way and the next chapter the character is somehow already out of the situation, so some areas in the book do not flow. I thought the plot twist was pretty good and liked the book overall. I think the narrator did a good job with different voices, however it took some time for me to get into the book and not confuse characters.

Lauren O'Brian is starting her senior year at a new school, after tragedy and rumor pushed her out of her hometown. Her mom moves them to a new town, where her long distance boyfriend lives, a perfect opportunity to start over.
Lauren decides to pass the summer hooking up with a Cresmont boy, but after her new soccer team warns her to stay away from the Cresmont brothers, Lauren has to uncover why exactly these brothers are so hated by the town.
Two girls dead, so far. Will Lauren join the body count? Is Robbie Cresmont worth the risk?

This was genuinely really good. Young Adult thrillers are usually not anything to keep you guessing, and ultimately I didn't find the plot twist THAT surprising but it still kept me on my toes. I wish some of the red herrings would've been a little stronger, but still a good read!

I really enjoyed listening to The One That Got Away With Murder. The plot was interesting and full of an adequate balance of romance, action and intrigue for a YA thriller. The mature themes were handled well and not out of the realm of acceptable for a young audience. I did not grasp the time period of the book however, and some of the references towards smoking cigarettes seem dated- even if they are instrumental to the plot. Overall a good young adult thriller.

This is a tough review for me because the book had nothing wrong with it. I just am not the demographic for this book. It was an enjoyable read, and the narration was great. I just think I would have enjoyed it more when I was younger.

4 stars for the one that got away with murder. You will like this book if you like -ya thrillers / teen thrillers -easy to follow reads -fast paced or you’re trying to get into thrillers / love books like a good girls guide to murder.
What I loved most is that I didn’t really expect the who done it to be the person it was 🫨 the author does a good job getting you tangled in webs that lead you other directions without realizing it. The audiobook was great narration as well.
This book you follow the main character Lauren as she and her mom move to a new town due to Lauren’s criminal actions and her mom’s new boyfriend. When Lauren starts hooking up the guy who is rumored to have murdered his ex-girlfriend, Lauren is soon outcasted as well. As new bodies turn up dead Lauren digs deep to figure out who the real murderer is.

I was given the Advance Audio Copy of this book, and after much deliberation decided to give it 3 stars.
I feel like there were quite a few red herrings and it kind of got tiring. I didn’t really figure it out, but mostly because I was dizzy from all of the possibilities.
This is for sure YA and I don’t hate that, but this one felt more YA then some others. I didn’t find the characters super relatable, but I did think the writer did a good job writing teen dialogue without making it to annoying.
Lauren is the new girl in school and on the soccer team. She is escaping some drama back home and ready for a fresh start when she lands her eyes on one of the most problematic boys in school.
Yes, this plot was interesting. Yes, I was totally entertained. Was it my favorite? No. But it was good and I enjoyed listening to it.
Thank you NetGalley for the AAC.

Quick and easy listen with a good narrator. The reveal wasn’t too shocking to me, but I would have liked to hear more of the reasoning behind it. Overall a pretty solid debut!

This is definitely a YA book. The characters, story, and details will be perfect for high schoolers. The audio version is wonderful- the narrator is engaging and reads the story well.

I was lucky to get an early version of this book before it comes out. Audio version was great and I was hooked from start to finish on this one. I’m usually extremely good at seeing the ending/big reveal from a mile away, but I was definitely not expecting this one. My only critique is motive…he got her and all he wanted to do was weigh her down to be drowned? Not to be dark, but seems like a serial killer would have done more as a reason to do what he did.

Pros:

I like that while this book does have a lot of drugs, alcohol and smoking happening it also shows people who are quitting, going to rehab, admitting they’re doing too much and getting help. It is also amazing to have both a male and female character who were in a group to help with eating disorders. All of these issues plague teens these days and normalizing getting help or quitting is essential.

The guilt from past behavior is so real and painful for so many characters. It makes them very relatable and it was amazing to see them work through and attempt to make amends.

Cons:

While it is very realistic to have teens jump to conclusions and dive in without thinking about consequences I think the fallout was a bit washed over. Accusing someone of killing their own child usually wouldn’t be almost immediately forgiven and unlock extra resources.

Lauren and her mom are new residents in Happy Valley, PA following a fire that ripped apart their lives back in California. She just wants to play soccer and get through her senior year, but her casual hook-up Robbie has a past that she never could have imagined when she first met him. He and his brother both have dead former girlfriends. Girlfriends who died under suspicious circumstances but could never be proven as murder.

I was POSITIVE that I knew who the killer was, and I was wrong. I love when that happens. I read a lot of mystery and it's a testament to the writing when I'm caught off guard by the reveal. This is a strong YA debut. I'd recommend it to readers who love Karen McManus, Holly Jackson, and Jumata Emill. It's a solid mystery with a lot of twists and turns.