MURDER BETWEEN FRIENDS is an intriguing read that delves into the aftermath of a murder that splintered a group of friends.

This was such an engaging and well-paced thriller. I enjoyed the three different POVs, and I thought Ally's POV with its reflections on grief was quite poignant. Great twists and turns throughout and a fantastic addition to any classroom library.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Children´s for letting me read and review this ARC.

Two years ago, a loved teacher was murdered in Brawner. Henry Hansons older brother Jake was convicted of the crime. Now he is getting released due to a mistrial and is awaiting a new one. The reason Jake was convicted was Henry´s best friend Grace´s testimony that she saw him going into the teacher´s house. But is she really sure that Jake is the person she saw? The clock is ticking, can they find out who the killer is before Jake is locked up again?

I´m a big lover of young adult mysteries and this book did not disappoint me in any way. Three friends trying to solve the murder of their english teacher? Yes, please. It´s a twisty story with many layers of friendship, love and families.

I rated this book 3.75 stars and recommend everyone to read it when it is released in April 2025.

O.M.G. This book is awesome! Definitely a page turner! I was surprised by the ending I did not expect that. It was great to see these friends come together and put their differences aside to help each other!! My favorite character was Ally. She was strong but yet she was vulnerable. I would strongly recommend this book it is a great read!
Thank you for the chance to read this wonderful book..

Murders Between Friends is a thrilling page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end. With its fast-paced narrative and engaging characters, this novel is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense. The plot revolves around Henry, Ally, and Grace, former best friends who find themselves entangled in a web of lies, secrets, and murder.

When Henry's brother is wrongfully convicted of a heinous crime, the trio must reunite to clear his name. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a series of shocking revelations and unexpected twists. While the mystery may be somewhat predictable for some, the authors skillfully introduce a surprising plot twist that will leave you reeling!!!

The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy to invest in their stories. Overall, Murders Between Friends is a captivating and suspenseful read that will keep you hooked from beginning to end.

Ally is Henry’s best friend. Henry’s brother is in jail for murder. Grace put him there. But what if Grace didn’t see what she thought she did that night? What if she put the wrong person behind bars? Well now is her chance to make right with her friends and clear a hopefully innocent person because Jake got out of prison on a technicality. Can the three ex friends reunite and find out who really killed their teacher? When they start asking questions, they might be next.

This started off slow for me, but absolutely had me in the end! It was fast paced and kept you guessing. I knew part of it from the beginning, but the twist at the end had me SHOCKED! The characters were fun and the chapters were short and easy to follow. This was a great YA thriller!

Wow! What an amazing read. I was hooked from the beginning. I lost sleep reading this book. Definitely a recommended read

4.5 ⭐️

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for the e-ARC!

Murders Between Friends is perfect for fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and One Of Us is Lying. This book is fast paced with a great story and three amazing main characters. The mystery was fairly predictable to me but there was one big twist at the end I never saw coming and I had so much fun figuring out who the real killer was. I believe this book is a standalone but I loved the three main characters so much and I hope to read more of them again. I’ve already recommended this book to three of my friends for when it’s released!

Loved this book!! Every time you thought the drama was over something else happens..Henry ' s brother is charged with the murder of a beloved teacher. After serving almost two years in prison, he is released on a technicality. Henry, Ally and Grace used to be best friends until Grace testifies against Jake. Now that he is out, she is rethinking what she saw. Now they are bound together trying to prove his innocence. In the process, they uncover several other crimes.

I love a fast-paced thriller that grabs your attention right away. This book was such a fun read! I couldn’t put it down and finished it in one go. I was really trying to figure out the mystery, but the ending totally caught me off guard. It’s an awesome suspenseful murder mystery with a twist of mistaken identity, perfect for young adults. Overall, a super enjoyable experience!

Thank You NetGalley and Random House Children's | Delacorte Press for allowing me to read this ARC.

I really like the murder mystery in this book and enjoyed figuring out whodunit. A compelling mystery that captures your interest and holds it throughout. I can admit, though, that these characters are really obnoxious. With the exception of Ally, there were moments when I could identify with them and other times I just thought they needed some depth. She supported her best friend and stayed by his side through all that has gone wrong for him and his brother, but I really liked her character and everything that she was going through. She was simply a black cat, and I really liked that about her. Henry was somewhat of a pushover, and Grace was like a giant baby who was always crying and unable to stand on her own. I think the story would have been better if Henry had taken a little while to forgive her rather than acting as a lovesick puppy. Even though it was annoying to see that Henry always supported Grace or downplayed Ally's problems or support, I still ended up loving these characters in the end.

That is just my opinion though.

Henry in my opinion forgave Grace way too easily, and even though I knew his secret, it was nothing like what Grace had done. I thought Grace's ability to take responsibility for her mistakes and right her wrongs I thought it was admirable. Lastly, I believe the ending was a little rushed but that the plot twist was actually so good I did not see it coming in the end. Overall, I really liked this book. It was a quick read that kept your interest level high.

3.75!!

What a fun book! Murder Between Friends follows Ally, Henry, and Grace- Former best friends whose relationships were torn apart when Grace testified against Henry’s older brother in the murder of their teacher. No, Henry’s brother Jake has been released from prison on a technicality, and Grace is starting to wonder if he might be innocent after all. Reluctantly, the three joined forces to investigate their teacher’s murder in hopes of clearing Jake’s name.

This book had everything you would hope for in a Y a thriller- It’s a quick, engaging read with several Twists and turns. As with many books, you occasionally had to suspense disbelief just a bit, but I found it to be worth it! Im excited for whatever this author has coming next :)

This had that mystery element that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall concept going on. The characters worked in this universe and was engaged with their story. It had that tense atmosphere that I was looking for and thought the overall feel worked with the story being told. Liz Lawson has a that element that I wanted and glad I read this.

Murder mysteries are somehow always better when teenagers solve them? Three ex-friends come together to solve the murder of their teacher in this fast-paced thriller with lots of twists. I thought Lawson did a great job of sprinkling reveals throughout the book and building up a believable puzzle. Though I will say I definitely didn't see the final twist coming!

I really enjoyed this YA thriller — even though, yes, I wanted to tell those kids to talk to an adult a time or two. It’s a great twisty mystery with an extra surprise at the end that gave me goosebumps. You never know what’s happening in these small towns. Much fun!

A fast paced thriller that has murder, suspense, and some romance? Count me in! I loved how this book kept my attention the entire time and had me flipping pages needing to know what happened next. And the ending?! So, so, so good! Highly recommend this YA thriller!

This was one of my favorite arc reads. It was a bit slow in the beginning but once I made it half way through I couldn’t put it down and had to read in one sitting. I thought I had the ending figured out but was completely wrong and didn’t see it coming.

**Thank you Net Galley and Random House Childrens for an arc copy of Murder Between Friends. Make sure to grab your copy on April 22nd 2025!**

I really enjoyed this book!

I think Liz did a great job setting up the story and characters so you didn’t know who did it!

I speculated the whole time and kept hoping I’d get it right!! She had a great job of creating so many character tied together in various ways that moved the story forward and created mystery and suspense!

I’m excited to get another Liz Lawson book!!!!!! I enjoyed the Agatha’s and cannot wait for what she does next.

The premise was so good...ultimately, there was so much that I wanted to like about this novel. However, it veered into the melodramatic and far-fetched fairly quickly. Unfortunately, a disappointing read.

I loved this book kept me on edge and interested. Even though halfway i figure out a lil bit about who it may have been it kept making me doubt who i thought it was alot of twists which i love in a book. But i was halfway right who it was but not why. But its a really good book which i would recommond.