I absolutely love this one. I've read other of hers so I knew I was going to love this one also. I would give it 4.5 out 5 stars

Plenty of plot twists occur in "Nothing More to Tell" by Karen M. McManus. The novel centers around Brynn, a girl who has returned to her former school while simultaneously pursuing a career in investigative journalism. In order to get a job at Motive, Brynn convinces the editor to allow her to investigate the case of her former English teacher who was found bludgeoned to death in the woods next to the school. As Brynn reunites with former friends and classmates, she is forced to consider which one could be capable of murder.

Loved this! One of my favorites by her…I thought I had it figured out and was irritated, but she tricked me! Love that. Students will like this as much as her others. Got very convoluted towards the end, but a fun read!

Love this series and Karen M. McManus so much! Completed a partnership in collaboration with Get Underlined for this title. ᵕ̈

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

I am a big fan of McManus but Nothing More to Tell fell a little short for me. There have been a lot of authors using the podcast/true crime documentary format as of late and McManus just misses the mark in comparison. I still enjoyed the story and would recommend it to others but it isn't her best work, in my opinion.

This one went off the rails really quickly. The story features alternating viewpoints between Brynn and Tripp. Brynn had lived in Sturgis and then moved to Chicago for four years before moving back for the second half of her senior year. Tripp has been there the whole time. Before Brynn left, their English teacher was found dead in the woods. The police apparently didn't bother investigating (?) and blamed the murder on a drifter (?).

This weak subplot is what drives the entire story. Brynn becomes an armchair detective to attempt to solve this murder mystery. I had to check to see if this was the same author as A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (it isn't) because it essentially read like the same exact book. A girl who decides to investigate something and do a better job than the authorities. A boy that joins her and becomes her love interest. A dangerous situation that works out fine for all.

There are just SO many plot holes with this. Like, why didn't the police actually investigate this to start with? And then when Brynn starts working with Motive, does anyone actually provide her with information or guidance on how to proceed? Nope... why? And where are her parents? There are just so many characters with secrets that should have been revealed at any point over the previous 4 years.

This book was not for me but I’m sure anyone into YA thrillers would love it. I picked it up and put it down maybe three times before forcing my way through. I didn’t care for the characters and the plot is forgettable.

Karen M. McManus is one of my favorite YA thriller authors. I love how she has teenagers trying to solve a murder without spilling their own secrets along the way. it's a formula that works, and Nothing More to Tell was no exception.

After the murder of her favorite teacher, Brynn left Saint Ambrose School four years ago. The teacher's body was found by three other students, one of who was Brynn's best friend, Tripp Talbot. When Brynn decides to dig into the past, she begins to uncover secrets that could change everything about Saint Ambrose, Mr. Larkin, and her ex-best friend, Tripp.

McManus does a great job of showing teenage angst and uses this to have the reader guessing who we can trust in her books. I enjoyed the dual POVs with Brynn and Tripp, and loved how there were some references to McManus's previous books (you don't need to read them to read this one). McManus threw in some red herrings, and I was actually surprised by who the killer was. I can totally see this becoming a series especially after reading the epilogue.

When I read a book by McManus, I always listen to the audiobook as she does full cast narrations. This one was done really well, and I loved the narrators, Jesse Vilinsky and Andew Eiden. They were great choices for Brynn and Tripp and brought this story to life.

"Nothing More To Tell" delves into the mystery surrounding the unsolved murder of a teacher at Saint Ambrose School, offering a blend of true crime and personal drama. Brynn, returning home and interning at a true-crime show, seeks closure for the teacher's death that haunted her past. The narrative is suspenseful, unveiling layers of intrigue. However, the storyline occasionally struggles to maintain momentum, and character development, especially around Brynn, feels somewhat predictable. The tension surrounding Tripp's secrets adds complexity, but certain revelations lack the intended impact. Despite these shortcomings, the novel's exploration of past and present secrets keeps readers engaged.

I think I have read all the books written by the author.

Tripp and Brynn are the main protagonists, students of St. Ambrose School, who were once close friends, till Tripp does something extra mean to humiliate Brynn.

After their teacher Mr. Larkin’s bludgeoned body is found in the woods, Brynn moved to Chicago when her father got a new job. But she is haunted by the mystery and has never gotten over it. After 4 years later, they’re back! Brynn has returned to the same school where her teacher was killed, his murderer has never been found and three students Shawn and Charlotte and her ex-best friend- Tripp made a pact not to talk about it!

This book has superband well fleshed-out characterization and this well-executed dark academia mystery and dual POV story finds its mark. I couldn't stop turning the pages to know how the story pans out.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As someone who typically shies away from YA novels, I’m glad I make the exception for McManus’s novels. The mystery thriller vibes are binge worthy and getting to see young people focusing on doing good or in this case, solving crimes, is always welcomed.

I will admit I have to put aside that kids are much smarter then grown adults (parents, teachers, police personnel) in “Nothing More to Tell” considering there wasn’t a single adult capable of solving the crimes. But I think this is what makes these novels fun: suspending reality a bit while solving a small town whodunit.

Brynn Gallagher returns to her hometown as a high school senior, 4 years after the tragic (and mysterious) death of a well-liked 8th grade teacher at her school, Mr. Larkin Upon returning, Brynn gets an internship at a local hot new true crime podcast in which she pitches they dive into Mr. Larkin's death which was never solved. His body was found in the woods behind the school by three of Brynn's classmates, none of whom were suspects even though one was holding the murder weapon at the scene. Brynn's journalistic calling drags her deep into the mystery, her renewed interested picking at barely healed scabs. She has no idea what she's about to uncover...

This was my first book by this author and while I found it entertaining, it didn't wow me quite like I'd hoped. I'm not a huge YA fan per se so I really struggled to identify with the main characters or any of their teenage drama,/issues. I did enjoy the premise, there were lots of breadcrumbs to try to take the reader off the trail so to speak, and I enjoyed trying to piece it all together. Overall it was a good read, just didn't have the sharp edge I'd hoped for.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read in exchange for my honest review!

I absolutely love a quick paced thriller/mystery and YA book.

When Brynn moves back to her home town she has the opportunity of a lifetime, to intern at a true crime podcast. As part of her internship she is investigating what happened to her favorite teacher, Mr. Larkin. Moving home also means running into Tripp, her best friend who cut her out 4 years ago. During the investigation Brynn/Tripp run into secret after secret about their old teacher.

I loved the twists and turns in the book and the fact that I was never sure who was actually guilty and who wasn't. However, I didn't love Tripp which made the book fall a little flat for me.

It was a quick read. I enjoyed the plot points and definitely recommend checking it out still!

When it comes to YA thrillers, McManus is queen. I love how smoothly her books read and how the story unfolds. This book does a great job at keeping the reader guessing and spins so many great storylines into the one.
I really enjoyed this read and am excited for the next from Karen!

Like most of the author's books, the story is engaging and keeps you turning the page to the end. The characters are not very multi-dimensional, but in a way it helps the mystery along the way.

I really enjoyed this book. Even though it’s not part of the OOUIL series, it very much had that same feel. I loved the mystery, all of the characters and their development as well as unraveling of their histories, how interwoven everyone was, and trying to figure out who committed this previous crime that has rocked their town.

I thought the audio was great, and if you’re a fan of McManus, you’ll like this one as much as her others!

Karen McManus is truly a modern day Agatha Christie. I love her deeply and her work speaks for itself time after time!

Another fast-paced YA thriller from Karen M. McManus! I don't typically read YA, but I enjoyed the story and mystery here in Nothing More to Tell. The story is told from Brynn and Tripp's perspectives which gave a nice balance to the story. The twists and reveals throughout the plot kept me turning the pages. Definitely recommend.

Thank you so much to the publisher for sending me an ARC!
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Unfortunately I DNFed this, it just didn’t catch my attention and maybe I’ll get into it again when I’m in the perfect headspace to give this another try! But I would buy and recommend this to others definitely!