I loved this multiple point of view novel! Each character is unique and well developed in their own way. Just when you think the book is done and wrapped up nicely, a last minute twist will wreck that quickly. It is a fast paced murder/mystery that will keep you interested from beginning to end.

Thank you to #NetGalley and Random House Children's for allowing me to read an advanced reader's copy of Liz Lawson's Murder Between Friends in exchange for my honest review. #MurderBetweenFriends

Lawson crafts a gripping murder mystery that keeps readers eager to discover who committed the crime. The story is told from three perspectives: Grace, Henry, and Ally. Once best friends, they now live next to each other but have been torn apart by tragedy. The murder that shattered their friendship is that of their former English teacher. Henry's brother Jake was convicted of the crime, and Grace testified in court that she saw him enter the teacher's home.

As is often the case in a small town, everyone has their own opinion about the events that unfolded that night. Two years later, the town and the three friends are once again plagued by the unsettling memories of the case, especially since Jake Hansen is about to be released from prison.

Doubts arise among the trio and the townspeople regarding Jake's guilt. With an unidentified murderer still at large, the three friends come together to investigate the case and hopefully clear Jake's name. #MurderBetweenFriends #NetGalley

I couldn't put this book down! It was such a page-turner. You've got Grace, Henry, and Ally, three childhood friends who used to be inseparable. But then, Grace's testimony lands Henry's brother, Jake, in jail for murder... their HS English teacher. About two years later, Jake's out on a technicality, and everyone's lives are thrown into chaos. Henry knows his brother is innocent and Grace is second-guessing what she really saw that night. And Ally can never forgive Grace for what her testimony did to Jake/Henry.

I loved trying to figure out what really happened that night. The author did a great job keeping me guessing. There were a few twists I definitely didn't see coming! It's a perfect blend of suspense, friendship, and a bit of mystery. If you're looking for a quick, thrilling read, this is the one.

This was a truly enjoyable arc. The story was captivating and kept me hooked from beginning to end. Thank you, Netgalley, for the opportunity to read this.

This is my first novel by Liz Lawson and I very much enjoyed it. I did not want to put it down. It was very intriguing from the start. I keep flipping page after page wanting to find out what happened. I really thought I had it figured out…until the very end! Great twist just the way I like them. I was not disappointed!
Thank you very much to NetGalley and Random House Children’s-Delecorte Press for this Advanced Copy.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!

WOW!!! What a great book!! This one had me hooked from page 1! This was a first for me from this author and I will not be my last! This one was a win for me!

Thank you Net Galley for an arc copy of Murder Between Friends.

I loved the way this storyline flowed. It shows the typical break up of adolescent friends during a stressful time and
it shows that no matter what you can truly come back together in a meaningful way in the end.

I was hooked pretty fast on this fast read. I had no idea what actually happened to the teacher or who could
have been responsible. I really liked that it wasn't obvious and kept me guessing til the end.

Definitely a great young adult reader !

Book:
M*RDER BETWEEN FRIENDS by Liz Lawson
Thank you so much to the GetUnderlined and Netgalley for the Earc (April 22)

Review:
4.5⭐
M*RDER BETWEEN FRIENDS is a gripping, propulsive, thriller that had me picking the mystery apart at the seams in order to figure out the whodunit.
This book follows Henry, Ally, and Grace---the latter a former best friend of Henry and Ally. When their English teacher is m*rdered, Grace's testimony puts Henry's brother in jail. When he's let out on a technicality, the three former best friends work together to find the whodunit.
I really liked this book. Actually I quite liked it---it took me back to the mystery of THE AGATHAS, Lawson's coauthored novel. From page one, I wondered who could have k*lled Ms. Applebaum if not Jake. There were times where I thought I had it figured out, and there were times where I reverted back to thinking of he did it, who else could have?
As the mystery ramped up, I found myself devouring the book, using my detectives skills to hone in on a suspect. Nailed it. I had my suspicions of [Redacted] from the moment the other person I thought responsible was proven innocent. However, and this is a big on, I did not see that twist. Like, seriously? That was absolutely insane. If you liked Lawson's previous work, then M*RDER BETWEEN FRIENDS is for you.

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.