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Overall this was a good who dun it murder mystery. As each character was developed you really got a glimpse of reality versus the secrets they keep especially because they come from different places. For over half of the story I was not sure who even did it.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC, this is a voluntary honest review.

What an intriguing murder mystery! I loved trying to figure out the who done it. Was I right….yes eventually. This story gave me cruel intentions/gossip girl mixed with Clue vibes. There are some very dark themes mixed through out.

Izzy’s best friend Kassidy has planned the perfect graduation party for two girls who are obsessed with old jazzy 1920 movies. A week long 20’s themed Gatsby party. All is hotsy-totsy until Kassidy’s boyfriend is found murdered.

The party is stuck living in a 20’s nightmare knowing one of them is the murder….but who was it?!?!

I received a copy from the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review.

This novel was seriously spectacular! From the beginning I did not want to put it down. This is like reading/living in a Clue game! I like the flashback chapters where we get hints of things going on, however, there were some enormous reveals that I did NOT expect near the end there! I had already guess the big "who done it" but so many of the other secrets! Holy cow!!!! This was such an extraordinary novel that kept me on my toes the whole time and I just enjoyed it so much. This is an author that I will be keeping an eye on.

This story follows a group of uber rich high school students on their graduation trip to a 1920s manor for an ultimate 1920s theme party. While this group of friends seem close friends on the outside there are more secrets than first impressions let on. When Blaine,the most popular kid in school, ends up dead secrets and scandals begin to bubble to the surface as cracks begin to appear.

I really enjoyed this book it was fun, fast paced and I loved all the over the top drama. The writing was easy to read and the setting was amazing in this book, I would love to visit this manor. I enjoyed the characters for the most part, my only complaint was there were a few characters that felt like they didn’t need to be there. I also loved the 1920 theme party so much that I wish there would have been more time before the murder after the murder the theme was dropped. I really enjoyed this book and hope to read more from this author in the future.I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for a chance to read this book for an honest review.

1920s themed and on an island and this book was calling to me. It was well executed and the premise hooked me right away. I love the setup and I enjoyed Izzy. I think hints were placed well throughout the book to keep the reader guessing without giving everything away and the payoff was good

3.5/5 Stars

Kassidy plans a 1920's inspired party at Ashwood Manor for her best friend Izzy with five of their friends for their graduation party. While there, Kassidy's boyfriend Baline is murdered, and the police shut down the party and begin their investigation to catch the killer.

This was a fun mystery thriller, with interesting characters. I was so invested right from the very first chapters. It was rather predictable for the most part, but there were some twists and turns I didn't see coming. Everyone in this book is holding something back, which made it a lot of fun trying to figure out who the murderer was. I had a few guesses of who the killer may be, but I ended up being wrong in the end which was a nice surprise. The dynamics of the friendship group were interesting, and it almost felt like some of them really shouldn't have been friends from all the drama they had with one another. I really liked Izzy, she was the most down to earth person in the group of pretentious teens. Her mother is a teacher at the fancy school they just graduated from, and that is the only reason Izzy is able to attend. The big twist in the end was very unexpected, and I would recommend if you want a bit of a shock.

This definitely gave Clue vibes, and I had a lot of fun while reading.

Thank you to the publisher - they sent me a physical copy after they sent me a copy on Netgalley!

I don't know what to say about this book - I was so excited about this book and I loved the start of this book. The characters were fun, and I wanted to find out more about the mystery. But after a while, I forgot about it, and when I picked the book up again. I had the hardest time finishing it.I don't know if it was because I read this book during finals or if It wasn't for me.


NOTE - I want to give this book another try later this year so I might change my review, for now, I am going to leave my rating at a low 3.

A fun teen mystery. It’s a fun mix of Agatha Christie and Clue. And the 1920s theme is fun. The reveals were shocking.

I thought Suddenly a Murder was a well-thought-out mystery read. I will tell my students about and recommend it to my librarian.

Honestly this book met all of my expectations. I felt myself constantly engaged with the storyline and the plot twist at the end was very unexpected (which is a good thing) the book constantly kept me on my toes, and I believe that's what a good mystery does. Overall, no complaints and would recommend.

Suddenly a Murder is a gripping mystery novel by acclaimed author Lauren Muñoz. Set in a small town, the story revolves around the mysterious death of a prominent businessman and the ensuing investigation that uncovers shocking secrets. The novel delves into the complexities of human nature, relationships, and the impact of past decisions on the present. Muñoz's skillful storytelling keeps the readers on the edge of their seats, as they navigate through a web of lies and deceit to unravel the truth.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

𝙎𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙖 1920𝙨–𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙮, 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙—𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙.

I’m starting to think I should maybe stop reading YA murder mysteries, they always have such an interesting premise, but they’re always so predictable and such a letdown.

This one sounded so good with a murder happening at a 1920s-themed party, but unfortunately, the mystery wasn’t as amusing.

I’ve said this before, but I don’t always care if the characters are likable in a mystery, I just want them to be somewhat interesting. However, I didn’t find that to be the case with any of them. Also, I really did not enjoy the romantic aspect of the story.

I always love it when there are juicy secrets and I think it was done well in this book. The interrogations from the detectives also kept my interest a few times. I also enjoyed how the book was structured with it switching between POVs and getting those flashbacks.

I have such mixed feelings about this book, I enjoyed parts of it but really disliked other parts. While I think the ending was done so well, I still ended up predicting it (which is fine).

Thank you so much NetGalley and Penguin Teen for the review copy in exchange for my honest review!

Best friends Kassidy and Izzy are from two different social classes, but that doesn't change their mutual love for old classic films. After graduation, Kassidy surprises Izzy and 5 of their classmates with the trip of a lifetime: a weeklong party at the historic Ashford Manor, with everyone decked out in authentic 1920's gear. But things go awry when a guest is murdered, and with suddenly everyone is a suspect.

Told primarily from Izzy's perspective in the present, the story is also told with flashbacks from the other character's perspectives' as well. This helps heighten the overall tension of the narrative, while providing a convenient vessel for revealing the secrets of all involved. The characters were all interesting, with layers of secrets and personality making them so much more than the spoiled rich kid tropes they easily could have been. By the end, I truly felt for every single person involved. In a tale full of tragedy and betrayal, this still manages to be a beautiful story of friendship as well.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily and all views expressed are my own.

This is a story that follows a group of teens (most with more money than they know what to do with) who have just graduated from high school. They are having one last hurrah before they go their separate ways. The "queen bee" of the group, Kassidy, plans an over the top all expenses paid 1920s themed getaway to Ashwood Manor. All attendees are to dress in 20s garb and give up cell phones in order to "play the part" during the week. One night, Kassidy's boyfriend, Blaine, is found dead in his room. The story is told from multiple perspectives as to build the suspend of who committed the murder. The story was well written and I didn't figure out who actually killed Blaine until 3/4 of the way through the book. I definitely will be putting this book into my school library.

I just couldn't get into this one. Confused on who was who, what was going on, and the motives. Thrown off by the prologue; wasn't sure who was speaking. Not at all bad, just couldn't get invested in the story.

This book was fun! A little crazy pants but in the best kind of way. I love a good YA mystery and while I had my suspicions I didn’t guess who did it nor the ‘twist’. I read this in one sitting and I’m excited to see what the author comes out with next. My only issue was at times the syntax of the conversations was…off? Sort of weird and formal for teens, even rich ones. Not a big deal but it did pull me out of the story from time to time.

I love a good murder mystery, but I didn't care about these characters enough to have any buy in. Also the reveal was just too crazy. We needed more background with these characters in order for us to care. Not a fan.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for my review.

Wow! I retelling of an agatha christie and it was phenomenally done. Would definitely recommend to everyone looking for a murder mystery.

Ooh boy this was so much fun! What is it about me that I can't resist a YA/Mystery? Add in a locked room mystery - *chef's kiss*.

I really enjoyed Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Munoz. The writing is throughly enjoyable and it makes the book unputdownable! It was full of shocking twists and turns and just enough drama to keep me hanging on to every word. The characters are extremely relatable and all the teenage drama and angst just adds on to the intrigue of the story. Would definitely recommend checking it out if you enjoy Mystery. 4.5 out of 5 stars.