“How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates” mixes rom-coms and horror into one great slasher novel. When Jamie decides to attend a speed-dating event with her best friend Laurie, the last thing she expects is to be forced into a real life slasher film. As tensions run high, she realizes she may not only be in a makeshift slasher movie, but it seems like the killer is attempting to create a romantic comedy atmosphere as well. With her wits and fellow daters, Jamie must use everything she’s learned from her years of watching and studying horror films to survive the night and hopefully find her happily ever after.

I thought this concept was so cool. While I found the plot twist to be sort of predictable, as a slasher enjoyer myself, I found the novel to be very entertaining. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time waiting to see who would survive and who would succumb to horror tropes. While I thought it was interesting, I didn’t love the rom-com aspect of the novel. I thought that part was boring and not very well developed. But, I absolutely love how the author tied it in with the ending!

Casey needed to get away; that's why she moved to a secluded cabin in the middle of nowhere New Hampshire, where her closest neighbor is miles away. Of course, Casey starts questioning her choices as a storm begins to roll in and the roof of her cabin is not looking promising. As the storm rolls in Casey's worry about her roof is momentarily disrupted when she receives an unexpected guess; a young girl covered in blood that isn't her own. Casey knows this girl is hiding something... and she's determined to figure out exactly what that is; but she has to survive the night if she wants to figure it out.

"The Intruder" is a fascinating book with a surprising plot twist. I would recommend it to anyone who likes vigilante thrillers and plot's that are far from what they seem to be.
Reviewer Grade: 12

Debbie is having a hard time, in more ways than one. Suddenly fired from her job, pushed away by her daughters, and kept in the dark by her husband about where he goes at night... Debbie can't take much more. Little does anyone know, Debbie has some secrets, and they just keep building as Debbie begins to snap.

"Dear Debbie" gives a unique perspective on how events from the past can determine the rest of someone's life. It's also a perfect book for those who love when nothing is as it seems. This is definitely a book I would recommend.
Reviewer Grade: 12

The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the third book in The Inheritance Games series and cannot be read as a standalone.
The final installment follows the final weeks leading up to Avery Grambs’s eighteenth birthday when she will officially inherit Tobias Hawthorne’s fortune. This book introduces a visitor from outside the Hawthorne family, adding a new mystery and extra layers of conflict.
In my opinion, while I enjoy the concept of the universe and the puzzles, this book felt somewhat unnecessary. I understand that a satisfying conclusion was required, but by this point, the mystery felt forced and the love triangle drama felt like filler. Additionally, Avery’s character still felt overly adaptable and lacked distinctive growth, and the series’ signature riddles and puzzles, while clever, no longer felt as engaging or surprising. The resolution wrapped up loose ends but did so in a way that sometimes felt rushed or convenient.
I would recommend this book to those who have already read the first two books in the series and enjoy puzzle-driven mysteries, family intrigue, and romantic tension.

The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the second book in The Inheritance Games series and it can’t be read as a standalone.
The book is about solving the mystery of how Avery Grambs is connected to Tobias Hawthorne and why she inherited his fortune. The story introduces more riddles, puzzles, and twists, while simultaneously intensifying the love triangle conflicts between Grayson Hawthorne and Jameson Hawthorne.
In my opinion, the book was engaging and kept me turning pages quickly, with clever puzzles and moments of suspense that made it fun to read. But, while the sequel expands the mystery, it lacks the tight-pacing or the satisfying puzzle-solving of the first book, often leading to repetition of structure. The novel leans heavily into the love triangle and ongoing riddles, but the central reveal doesn’t feel as impactful as the buildup suggests. Like many middle books in a trilogy, it spends more time setting up future twists than delivering a fully satisfying story on its own.
I would recommend this book to those who have already read the first book in the series and enjoy mysteries, clever puzzles, and romantic tension.

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes follows Avery Grambs, a teenage girl living in her car, when she—out of the blue—becomes the youngest billionaire when she inherits billionaire Tobias Hawthorne’s money.
The catch? She has to live in the Hawthorne Mansion alongside the family Tobias Hawthorne just disinherited while solving riddles and puzzles.
In my opinion, this book was enjoyable. The short chapters led to a fast-paced book with a love-triangle subplot. Personally, I found most of the characters likable except for Jameson Hawthorne—one of Tobias’s four grandsons—and Avery, herself. Jameson had a tendency to speak in riddles and nonsense that made no sense, and his “rebellious” behavior was, at points, irritating. While Avery Kylie Grambs is positioned as a relatable and grounded protagonist, her personality often feels too adaptable and indistinct, making it difficult to form a strong emotional connection with her.
I would recommend this book to those who enjoy fast-paced mysteries, riddles and brain teasers, and love triangles.

Pip has become a local legend and internet crime solving star. Her fame grows exponentially after she publishes her podcast on Andie Bell's murder case, but she promises her family she won't seek out more cases because of the danger it put her and those she loved in. However, when her best friend Conner begs her to help find his missing brother, Pip decides to open one last case and find Jamie Reynolds.

I enjoyed this sequel to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. In my opinion, the first was better, but the second was still very good. I finished it in less than two days. The second half of the book is especially interesting. Good Girl, Bad Blood doesn't just focus on the mystery, but also the relationships she has with her family, Ravi, Cara, Conner, and her other close friends. Holly Jackson does a wonderful job of exploring how the detective work Pip engages in affects her mental health and relationships. Personally, I found the emotional exploration more interesting than the mystery at times. Jackson makes sure to provide realistic emotions that Pip feels after being targeted while trying to solve her previous case. This book is well worth your time, especially if you enjoyed the first book in the series. It is an epic continuation of a story that started long before Pippa picked up the Andie Bell case.

I picked up this book because I wanted a quick, easy read that would keep me hooked throughout the entire adventure. I was not disappointed. Holly Jackson's novel is creatively put together to keep the reader on their toes, and it is emotionally packed, helping the characters feel real.

For her senior capstone project, Pippa-Fitz Amobi decides to reopen a missing persons case that was closed 5 years ago. And this case is especially close to home, as the victim and her murderer both went to the same high school Pippa is attending. However, suspicious points of evidence convince Pippa the story hasn't truly been told, and she sets out to gather as much information as she can. Each piece of evidence leads Pippa further down a rabbit hole to discover the truth, and as she gets closer to her goal and unknown person begins to threaten her. Pippa struggles to decide if she'd rather have guaranteed safety, or solve the case thats been nagging the back of her brain for years.

This book is 100% worth reading. Before beginning, I had promised myself I would avoid every red herring Holly Jackson planted to lead me away from the real criminal. However, it was unavoidable. Holly Jackson plants, takes away, then replants seeds of doubt about every suspect Pippa interviews. Despite this, when the mystery is solved it makes perfect sense and doesn't feel rushed, and there are little to no major plot holes. If you want a quick a read, then this is the book to pick up. I finished it in 25 hours and enjoyed every single page.

"A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" by Holly Jackson is a mystery about a high schooler, Pip, who chooses to re-investigate a case on Andie Bell, who was said to be murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh. Pip wants to prove Sal's innocence and uncovers dark secrets from her town. This book easily became one of my favorites because it had so many mysteries and suspense. I loved the shocking twists that came throughout every part of the story, and the author really kept me engaged while reading it. Holly Jackson also described and showed Pip's character and development in such a great way. This book also made me excited to read the other books in the series. Definitely recommend this book to people who love mysteries and detective work.

The Corruption of Hollis Brown is a LGBTQIA+ romance book following Hollis Brown as he matures through his senior year of high school, while dealing with a ghost possessing his body. After attending a party, Hollis Brown ends up getting a one-week suspension from school. He ends up staying in the woods until midnight, thinking about what happened. While walking around, he meets a homeless 17-year-old named Walt. Walt listens to Hollis’s story, and he offers to help Hollis be more likeable. They make a deal, and Walt ends up possessing Hollis’s body. Hollis now has to learn how to go through high school with Walt.

The Corruption of Hollis Brown is one of the best books I’ve read. It’s perfectly paced, and all the characters are so perfect. They’re fleshed out and gray, not being copy and pastes of each other. The romance between the main characters is so lovely. They learn to love each other without it feeling forced at all. The storyline is also really good, the plot makes sense and it’s such a good premise. This book easily got me hooked and emotionally invested. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who’s interested.

"Under the Surface" follows Ruby, who can't wait to see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the catacombs on her school trip to Paris - and film every moment of it to put on her YouTube channel, Ruby's Hidden Gems. So, when a mysterious French stranger offers to take Ruby, her best friend, and two other classmates to a party in the part of the catacombs that aren't available to the public, she can't refuse. But the group takes a wrong turn and never makes it to the party. Now, they are lost in the catacombs, and soon it becomes apparent that there are sinister forces under the surface of Paris with them...

I was sorely disappointed with not only the execution of "Under the Surface", but also the plot itself. Not only were there extreme typos (e.g., saying "grizzly" instead of "grisly"), but there were also plot errors that were simply impossible to ignore (e.g., hearing a fact about the Paris catacombs from one of the characters, then later in the book claiming that she read it online). None of the characters were likable and every one of them were YA cliches that had absolutely no development or emotional depth. The voice of the book was off as well, with some moments being (unrealistic) teenage bickering, jokes, and drama, others being a fact-dump about the catacombs, and still others being randomly-inserted flashbacks that occurred at awkward moments. None of these components were well-done, and none of them meshed together into a cohesive and interesting story - they merely took away from the main plot. This book also is split perspective, with some chapters following Ruby and others following her love-interest Sean, but Sean's chapters were absolutely useless, and their relationship was so undeveloped, unrealistic, and awkward that it added nothing to the story. Overall, even though the plot was supposed to be thrilling, I found myself bored from the poorly executed story-telling, which relied on telling rather than showing and did not focus on the interesting elements of the book (being trapped in the catacombs), concentrating more on the unrelated drama and backstories of the characters, which seemed to carry more emotional weight than the situation itself.

Nora Davis's father is a serial killer. When she was a child, he would take young women into his basement "workshop" and torture them, cutting off their hands to keep as trophies before killing them. But her father has been in jail for 26 years, and Nora is now a successful surgeon with a thriving practice, caught between her packed workload, a cute - and strangely familiar - bartender, and trying to keep her business partner, Paul, away from the new secretary. But everything changes when Nora's past patients are found dead...with their hands cut off. Now, Nora is under suspicion for the murders, and the police are determined to pin the crimes on her, forcing Nora to investigate and uncover her father's secrets once and for all.

"The Locked Door" is a thrilling mystery that will keep you guessing from beginning to end. I really liked how the perspective switched between Nora's younger self and her current life, because it was interesting to learn more about her dad and her perspective on his murders. Overall, this book is suspenseful and twisty - just an all-around good YA murder mystery. The one thing I will say is that sometimes the plot got a little bit repetitive and the ending was less exciting than it could have been. Other than that, if you are a murder mystery lover, "The Locked Door" is perfect for you!

Paul Sheldon, the bestselling author of the Misery book series, crashes his car in the wilderness of Colorado just after finishing his latest book. Gravely injured and unable to walk, he is rescued by Annie Wilkes - a self-proclaimed "number one fan" of his work. She nurses him back to health in her house, all the while reading his latest Misery novel. However, when she discovers that Paul has killed off her favorite character, she reveals how unstable she truly is. Holding Paul captive, Annie forces him to write another book that will bring Misery back to life. There is no escape - and Paul soon finds that his "number one fan" will use any means necessary to force him to write his newest book...

"Misery" has to be one of my favorite Stephen King novels. The very relevant themes of obsession and addiction that he explores - along with the suspenseful and thrilling plot - made it impossible for me to put this book down! The plot is very well thought-out, and King's writing puts the reader into Paul's mind, allowing them to experience his thoughts, addiction, and pain firsthand. The idea, execution, and writing style of this book are truly amazing, creating a well-rounded and captivating story. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes psychological horror - especially those who have already watched the movie adaptation of "Misery". Although the film does a phenomenal job of telling this story, the inclusion of Paul's thoughts, the slightly different (and more terrifying!) ending, and King's writing itself makes this book a must-read for preexisting "Misery" fans!

A book about a secret school of deadly assassins? Yes please! I had not read a book by Mather before but because of this book I will definitely read again in the future. November is an intriguing character, and she was a great kick butt girl boss. The plot and book flowed nicely and the mystery was well thought out. I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes spies and assassin type books.

I typically love anything JLB puts out but this felt flat. The prospect was intriguing but the book dragged and was very dry. The romance felt rushed and had no chemistry. I honestly was so bored to death and had cringed so much I just did not finish the book. I would not recommend this book, but I would recommend the author!

I really loved the spunky main character Sawyer! Her development throughout the book and trying to be a debutante was entertaining and funny. All of the characters were well developed and at times I found myself laughing out loud at the dialogue. The story was very entertaining, and the mystery woven throughout it was amazingly well thought out! I'd recommend this to anyone who loves a Cinderella story with a mystery twist!

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson is about a high schooler named Pippa “Pip” Fitz-Amobi who chooses to investigate a murder-suicide event that happened in her town a couple of years earlier for her senior year choice project.

When Pip was younger, Andie Bell, a popular high school girl, was supposedly murdered by her boyfriend Sal Singh. Sal allegedly confessed by text message and committed suicide. The town accepted this explanation, but Pip always felt something didn’t add up - the Sal she knew was kind and unlikely to be violent.

With the help of Sal’s younger brother Ravi Singh, who wants to clear Sal’s name, Pip digs into evidence and interviews people around town. As they uncover more information, they realize there was a lot more to Andie’s disappearance and the case overall than anyone originally believed.

In my opinion, the book was a really good mystery and had plenty of twists and turns which made it hard to predict what actually happened. The case was complex, but the author’s writing style made it easy and entertaining to follow. When I picked it out, I couldn’t put it down until I finished it.

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good mystery.

She doesn't remember anything, except the fact she has woken up stranded on the side of a highway. She doesn't know her name, or where she lives, not even as the police officer who picked her up continues to ask. Then her father comes to pick her up, claiming he has been frantically searching for her. Her name is Mary and this man knows everything about her, has pictures and proof, so Mary tries to push away the creeping unease that begins to settle in her.
Drew just wants to find his girlfriend. He wants her to be okay, and he really wants everyone to stop acting like he murdered her. Seriously, that's what everyone thinks except his best friend and family. As everyone assumes Drew is responsible for the disappearance of Lola, and as the police seem to stop their search for her, Drew takes matters into his own hands. What he finds is not what he expected. One thing is for sure, Mary and Drew need to be careful...
This was an incredibly interesting book, with a sad ending but not at all disappointing. The author keeps the characters relatable and the plot twist completely unexpected.

Brooke does everything to maintain a perfect presentation of herself. This includes making sure her looks, behavior, grades, and essentially everything about her is deemed perfect by everyone, especially her parents. Especially after the incident over the summer, that Brooke wishes she would just forget. Brooke plans on creating a brand new life for herself through going to a prestigious college. To celebrate, Brooke and her friends go to a party, where Brooke can finally relax, and maybe everything is all in the past now? Except something Brooke's friend's don't know is that someone is out to get her. Someone who knows what happened the night of the incident. And Brooke will do anything to make sure the truth doesn't come out...
This book was definitely hard top put down and the plot twist was really unexpected. I found Brooke's perspective interesting and part of what made the book so suspenseful. I do wish the ending went into more detail about the events that happened.

This book is an amazing addition to the Naturals series. After their last interaction with a serial killer the naturals were back on cold cases. They had just completed a cold case for the kidnapping of a small child successfully. Though an unexpected turn comes when a new agent comes to the program. She immediately makes it clear that rules were made to be followed, which is hard for some of the kids there. Then she and Agent Briggs get called to a case that strikes too close to home for Dean. Once again the Naturals find themselves working behind the scenes of another active case. As friendships become tighter the reader experiences the thrilling rollercoaster as if they were there. It is an amazing book with twists you never would expect.

The Naturals is a thrilling book that is centered around a girl named Cassandra Hobbes or Cassie who can tell you almost everything about you and your life with just looking at you. She wishes that she will be able to leave her work as a waiter and do something to help. Then a mysterious boy shows up at the diner and leaves a card for the FBI. She figures out that her ability to profile people has landed her a spot in a program that helps catch serial killers that have been dormant. She wishes that she could help on active cases, but when she actually gets dragged into one it hits a little too close to home. As the Naturals work together they try to catch a serial killer while still acting like regular teenagers, flirting, playing games, and getting caught in a love triangle. This book creates a thrilling rollercoaster of emotions and surprises. It is one of the best books I have ever read and it is definitely one of my favorites.

"The Queen's Spade" by Sarah Raughley tells the story of Ina Omoba, better known as Sarah "Sally" Forbes Bonetta, who was Queen Victoria's African goddaughter. After being taken from her homeland in Nigeria and witnessing her friend's murder at the crown's hands, Sally is determined to get her revenge on Queen Victoria and her inner circle. Enlisting the help of her friend, Rui, Sally works behind the scenes to expose secrets and create chaos, ruining the lives of all those who had hurt her. This is a true story based on Sarah Forbes Bonetta's real life in the 1800s, reimagining her life to create a YA romantacy.

When I read the synopsis for this book, I was really excited for its potential. The idea of reimagining such an interesting historical figure's story was really intriguing, and the revenge plot seemed exciting. However, after reading this book, I was sorely disappointed. The plot fell flat, as the storytelling was often confusing and seemed unorganized and even rushed. None of the characters were developed, and it was hard to like any of them. Additionally, the ending was dissatisfying, left a lot of unnecessary loose ends, and was not historically accurate at all, which was heartbreaking and took a lot away from Sarah Forbes Bonetta's story. I was really looking forward to reading this book, but the execution was so poorly done that I could not enjoy it. I would not recommend reading it.

First off, I love Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and this novel did not disappoint. A bunch of kids with talents like analyzing people and detecting lies solving cold cases in the FBI? Yes please! Cassie's backstory was well thought out, and I loved her character development. The mystery was also very well thought out and the plot twists omg! The only part I didn't love was the hinted at love triangle mainly because it didn't feel essential to the story. I loved the You chapters (serial killer perspective), which were equally creepy and interesting. This book is perfect for mystery lovers, the only thing I wouldn't recommend doing is reading this in the dead of night haha.

"The Reappearance of Rachel Price" follows Bel Price as she and her family agree to participate in a documentary that follows her mother's disappearance, 16 years ago. As the film crew begins to dig up painful family memories, Bel becomes more lost as past trauma is brought to the surface. Then, one day, Rachel reappears. Soon noticing discrepancies in Rachel's story, Bel becomes convinced that her mother is lying. Beginning to dig up the lies in her family's past with the help of the kind and awkward camera assistant, Ash Maddox, Bel becomes more and more obsessed with exposing Rachel, even if it means that the truth will change her life forever.

I really love all of Holly Jackson's books, and this one is absolutely one of my favorites. "The Reappearance of Rachel Price" blends a breathtaking plot with fun, flawed, and relatable characters that you can't help but love, making a thrilling read from beginning to end. This book is perfect if you like Jackson's style of YA mystery, yet it is unlike any of her other books and anything but boring! I absolutely love how Jackson organized the plot and all the twists and turns she integrated into the story, and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone!

"Unwind" is a sci-fi dystopian masterpiece that everyone should read. "Unwind" follows Connor, Lev, and Risa, each with a very different life and story. Despite their differences there is one thing they all have in common; they have been scheduled to be unwound. Being unwound is every teenager's worst nightmare, unless that is you're a tithe. After a war that happened long before Connor, Lev, and Risa's time, a decision was made that any child between the ages of 13 and 18 can be unwound, aka have their body harvested to be used for others who need transplants, if their parents so decided. Despite societies persistence that being unwound is a way for the kids to live on forever, Connor, Lev, and Risa have other plans for their future...

"That's Not My Name" by Megan Lally follows a teenage girl who wakes up abandoned on the side of the road with no idea who she is and how she got there. However, a man soon finds her at the police station she has taken refuge in, telling her that she is his daughter, Mary. But things are not as they seem. Navigating through the truths and lies that surround her with every recovered memory, "Mary" isn't sure who she is - and who she can trust.

This book is a thrilling tale that keeps the reader guessing with every plot twist. "That's Not My Name" is beautifully crafted, and Lally did a great job making the amnesia and the characters' actions overall believable. The underlying feeling of unease that remains throughout the entire thrilling story, paired with the heart-wrenching ending, makes this is one of the best YA murder mysteries I have read all year!

"Two Sides To Every Murder" is a YA murder mystery that follows identical twins Olivia and Reagan as they return to Camp Lost Lake to discover the truth of their past. Separated at birth, it seems that the sisters couldn't be more different: Olivia cautiously searches for the truth about her parentage, while reckless Reagan is determined to clear her mother's name. The twins - along with their best friends - join forces as they are hunted by the Witch of Lost Lake, who will do anything to hide the truth of what happened there sixteen years ago.

When I picked up "Two Sides To Every Murder," I was hoping for another thrilling murder mystery, but I was disappointed to find that the plot of this story was unoriginal and predictable. Each secret and twist was hinted at heavily, and the character's actions seemed extremely unlikely and often childish, making each event seem abrupt. Because the story did not flow smoothly, it was difficult to get invested in the plot and characters. Additionally, Valentine seemed to take A LOT of inspiration from "The Parent Trap" (some of the character dialogue was almost identical to the 1998 movie) and that really bothered me, as it took a lot away from the plot and made it even more unoriginal. Overall, I would not recommend this book, as it was stereotypical, monotonous, and altogether extremely disappointing.

"A Good Girl's Guide To Murder" by Holly Jackson introduces lovable and realistically flawed characters Pippa Fitz-Amobi and Ravi Singh as they work to not only complete Pip's senior capstone project, but also to solve the murder of Andie Bell. Every character in this novel has complex thoughts, feelings, and motives that weave together to create a shocking, multi-layered mystery and page-turning plot. Presented in an engaging mixture of transcribed interviews, project notes, and Pip's own perspective, you will not be disappointed by picking up this book!

After reading and adoring many of Karen M. McManus's novels, I found myself looking for a similar read, and after stumbling across Jackson's work, I was hooked! Not only is "A Good Girl's Guide To Murder" perfect for those seeking a good mystery, but "Good Girl, Bad Blood" and "As Good As Dead" (the other books in this amazing three-part series), tie in beautifully to the already-compelling world Jackson has created, leaving the reader stunned with every plot twist. Jackson presents a story - and series - where the characters, clues, relationships, and resolutions feel anything but forced, and each new twist leaves the reader wanting more of not only Ravi and Pip's adorable relationship, but also more of the mysteries in Fairview which seem to never stop unraveling!

"Curtain - Poirot's Last Case" by Agatha Christie is another one of this author's must-reads. The reader is hooked from the start of the story as Hercule Poirot and his friend, Arthur Hastings, travel back to the location of their first case to face their most formidable enemy yet. Not only does this story incorporate Christie's signature touch, filling the reader with suspense and leaving them wanting more, but it also plays into the reader's emotional connections with the characters they have read so much about.

I have been obsessed with Agatha Christie and her timeless mysteries for a while now, and have fallen in love with Poirot, Hastings, and many more of her amazing characters. I recommend reading Curtain after enjoying some of Christie's other Poirot mysteries (especially Poirot's first case, "The Mysterious Affair At Styles"), as I had fallen in love with the character so much that the ending left me in tears. Each of her mysteries is both distinctive and flawless, each plot point perfectly executed.

Bad Blood is the fourth and final book in the Naturals series. The story follows Cassie Hobbes and her journey as a part of the FBI’s Naturals Program; an elite team of teenagers with unique abilities to help the FBI profile and solve cold cases. From the day Cassie joined the Naturals program she was always set out to solve her own mother's cold case. In Bad Blood Cassie and the team are even closer to solving the mystery of her mother’s cold case than they even know. Cassie and the team end up investigating in the town of Gaither, Oklahoma. The town is small, and brings back a flood of memories for Cassie, as she lived there with her mother as a child. Not only do these memories bring back crucial information for Cassie’s mom’s case but also ultimately help the FBI find the cult-like group who has been killing people for generations.
The book was a wonderful way to finish off this series. The book was full of plot-twists, mystery, great imagery, and intriguing details. The entire series never disappointed and especially this final book. The book had many surprising moments and adapted on mysteries and details in the other books. Something I really enjoyed is how Barnes had plot-twists relating to things in the other three books. I thought that played a nice role in ending the series but also kept me interested and surprised. The themes of friendship and the team dynamic that also play a role in this book make all the difference. Even in moments of great turmoil, when two of the characters had a disagreement, whatever it was, in the end the characters all come together and care for one another which is something I loved about the book. Another great part of this book is it touches more on their complex backstories of some of the characters like Micheal and Lia and introduces mysterious new characters like Mason Kyle or Holland Darby. Sometimes the details in the plot-twists can get confusing, but overall, an easy and fun book to read. If you are a person who loves thrilling mysteries, plot-twists, and a team dynamic the Naturals series is for you!