I don't read a ton of mystery/thriller type books but I saw Karen McManus at an event and was inspired to pick up her book afterward--she seemed very funny and cool, and "the Breakfast Club with murder" is a p good tagline tbh!

I read this very quickly, it's definitely an entertaining page turner. In the nature of the Breakfast Club all the characters are kind of teen tropes ~with a twist~.

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I'm not totes sure how I feel about the major twist being suicide? Like from a mystery POV: well, I was surprised! From a ~portrayal of mental health~ POV... I don't know? I do buy that a depressed person who spent a lot of time reading about school shootings online and such might come to this conclusion? I kind of wanted to know a little bit more about Jake's whole deal? Like damn, guy?? I dunno, maybe it wouldn't have worked with the pacing and all but I guess I could have stood a slightly longer epilogue to kind of unpack the whole thing??

I also appreciated that the use of technology in this book seemed...reasonable. Also at least attempted to brush up on some issues of privilege--overachieving Bronwyn's family is obsessed with not being seen as Colombian "drug dealer" stereotypes, vs white Nate who...is a drug dealer.

Anyway, definitely would recommend for fans of Pretty Little Liars and other YA thrilller-types; also probably a good pick for a lot of ~reluctant readers~ looking for a page turner.