Thank you for this ARC!

Although it had an interesting plot, I think there were far too many plot contrivances and this book just didn't manage to impress me. The characters felt a little too one-note for my to get invested in them and I never found myself caring for their struggles, despite the three POV characters going through so much. To read my review in further detail, please read my review at: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7104841252

I loved loved loved this book! The characters felt real, the story held my attention and I couldn’t wait to figure out what really happened! Liz Lawson keeps writing hit after hit and I am here for it.

Murder Between Friends by Liz Lawson deserves all five stars for its thrilling and captivating storyline. The novel follows three inseparable best friends as they set out to solve the chilling murder of their teacher and prove the innocence of one of their brothers, who has been wrongfully convicted. Determined to uncover the truth where the authorities failed, the trio's journey through deception, mystery, and unyielding friendship is nothing short of riveting.

The twists and turns throughout the story kept me on the edge of my seat, constantly speculating about the identity of the killer. The ending was a jaw-dropping revelation that left me in awe. Lawson masterfully balances the complexities of teenage friendships with the adrenaline of a gripping murder mystery.

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the dynamic and clever characters, despite my initial doubts about a story centered around teenagers. There's something incredibly satisfying about seeing young minds outsmart adults and the system. The fast-paced nature of the book made it impossible to put down—I found myself staying up late to uncover each layer of this addictive tale. If you're looking for a mystery that delivers intrigue, emotion, and surprises at every turn, this book is a must-read!

Thank you NetGalley, Liz Lawson and team for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this ARC!

This was a hard to put down YA thriller! Lots of suspicious characters and plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing which of these suspicious characters are bad news and which one is a cold-blooded killer.

A captivating and enthralling read that will leave you guessing until the very end. A world full of secrets, suspense and teen relationships full of drama. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

This was a super fun mystery thriller! Its quite fast-paced and so easy to fly through. I read it in two sitting and found myself engaged the entire time. There were a couple minor twists I guessed but I didn’t see the big reveal at the end coming and was impressed with how it ended. I really liked the multi POV across the three main characters.

The characters were really good and very distinct - so you knew whose chapter you were reading without checking back to the chapter title. There were aspects I could relate to between Grace and Ally. Both had unique backstories and didn't make them seem bland. I loved the friends group, and the dynamics between their conflict and resolutions. The minor plot romance was cute too.

Thank you for letting me be an ARC for this book! It was a great read. Very suspenseful with twists you don’t see coming. Was definitely a page turner!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

The premise is classic but I found it hard to keep track of each character’s point of view. I enjoyed the second half more with some good twists. But the massive amount of typos were distracting.

This book starts you of learning young man who's been tried for murdering a teacher in their small town is being released from prison on a technicality. The murder tore three friends apart and the story has them chasing down who they think really committed the murder. This book is filled with twists and turns and when you think they've come to the end, just kidding, sharp right, back on the trail and more twists. It was a little too twisty for me.

What do you do when your favorite teacher is murdered and the person responsible is your neighbor?
This story takes you on a ride of questions, doubts, loyalty, friendships, and relationships. An edge of your seat nail biting suspenseful read. Twists that will have you speechless and jaw on the ground. A must read for sleuths of all ages. As this is my first novel from Liz but definitely not the last. A captivating enjoyable read.


Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a 3.5 stars review for me.

This was fun, easy to read thriller. Perfect for a poolside or beach read. Definitely fun and entertaining with one twist I didn’t see coming.

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for sending me a copy in exchange for an honey review. All opinions are my own.

This book was a big surprise! Not only was it a surprise ending, it was also a big surprise in that it was so well-paced and so well-written. I enjoyed the characters quite a lot, though I wish I had gotten to know them a bit better. I appreciate that the author didn’t try to make this into a duology or trilogy, as this book was just long enough. And again, I loved the ending!!! 💜📚

This book has a lot of things I enjoy in a YA thriller: a fractured group of friends, multiple POVs, a town’s hidden secrets and a fun last minute twist. It certainly kept my interest throughout the whole story, but there were a few things that missed the mark for me. I absolutely loved Grace and Henry, but Ally was incredibly frustrating and barely got better. I understood her standing by Henry and his family, but my goodness, she was just awful sometimes. There’s a side plot that was interesting, but no explanation as to why it was happening or how it started, which was disappointing. And finally, the twist before the BIG twist was a good one, but the villain just IMMEDIATELY started spilling their guts the second they’re asked a question. It felt a little silly and kind of a let down since it was such a cool twist. Overall, an okay YA thriller for me.
CW: death, murder, bullying

Thank you to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for an advanced digital reader’s copy!

Pretty good book and story line. I enjoyed how the book kept me really engaged the whole time. I hope to be able to read more of this author in the future

First of all thank you to Netgalley for allowing me access to this awesome read!

There are some errors on pages still which an editor should recheck. But that didn't hold back the crazy turns this story took.
Ally, Grace and Henry 3 teens did a better job in investigating a murder. Bringing justice to people in their lives while doing things that might be impossible to have to imagine yourself having to face. Loved it!

Thank you to both Liz Lawson and Netgalley for the gifted ARC of “Murder Between Friends” in exchange for an honest review by me.

“Murder Between Friends” was a captivating and thrilling experience from the get go! I could NOT for the life of me, put it down. The twists and turns were incredible. Additionally, I became attached to many of the characters throughout the whole of the story. Their traits, behaviors, and relationships with one another is something I always appreciate in thrillers and mysteries. I am so so impressed with Lawson’s capability of writing full-fledged, in depth characters and relationships. Not only was this book chilling and spine-tingling, it was quite the emotional roller coaster, as well. I truly enjoyed reading this one, and I totally recommend it to anyone who loves thrillers and mysteries with in depth emotional backgrounds.

I thought this book was good overall. It reminded me of One of Us is Lying by Karen. m. McManus. I do feel like the storyline jumped around a bit and I would have loved to see Jake’s character develop more. Overall though I did enjoy the book!

Goodreads review: I received this book as an arc. I thought it was a good low stakes thriller. The storyline got lost a bit towards the end & the ending seemed a tad rushed. I think if you're a fan of the One Of Us Is Lying series, then you'll like this book.

This book kept me on the edge of my seat. It felt a little bit slow at first, a hometown murder mystery requires proper context and setup. But about 15% into the book I was hooked. The three main characters are relatable teenagers who struggle with normal things (besides murder that’s not as common🧐) but they are put into a strange situation. It was an easy read and always had you trying to solve the murder alongside the teenagers. Sometimes you think it’s the right person and other times it leads you to a dead end. If you want a quick and fantastic thriller check this one out!!

I really loved this one! It flowed so well and, for me, the pacing was perfect. Huge fan of teen thrillers/mysteries because *the drama*

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to review this ARC, NetGalley.

This book was okay! Not really a HUGE fan of books based in high school because I’m in my 30 ‘s.