After struggling to get into (and ultimately walking away from) You'll Be the Death of Me, I had zero expectations for Nothing More to Tell. Well, suffice it to say, my expectations were certainly exceeded! I enjoyed the story - the mystery kept me guessing until (almost) the last minute. Even though I didn't finish the book I caught (and enjoyed) the nod to You'll Be the Death of Me. Also appreciated the reference to Maeve Rojas.

Karen McManus is a master at writing gripping, can't-put-down, YA thrillers. Nothing More to Tell follows Brynn, a a high school senior whose family has just moved back to Sturgis, Massachusetts. Four years ago, Brynn's favorite teacher was killed and three of her classmates found the body. Now, as she tries to both repair a damaged reputation as a journalist and get accepted at her top college, Brynn decides to investigate her teacher's murder. In so doing, she has to rekindle past friendships, including with Tripp Talbot - someone she vowed not to talk to again. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The pacing of the book is great, the characters are well-developed, and the dialogue is realistic. The pages are filled with action, twists, and reveals. I'll definitely be recommending Nothing More to Tell!

McManus's newest will continue her trajectory as one of the most loved mystery writers for teens with her snappy, head-spinning plots full of teenagers making bad decisions with a mix of teenagers in crappy situations. In this case, the book uses two characters, Tripp and Brynn to tell the story here that includes some pop culture love of true-crime shows and documentaries that set off another round of investigation into the death of their teacher from years ago now that Brynn has returned.

It's a little longer than some of her other ones and that threw me because she's usually a little tighter with her stories, so while a reader was navigating the two points of view, it did falter in interest a little way through it because I wanted to start connecting the dots sooner-- I was getting impatient and even then... not everything is tied up neatly in a bow, though this I can get behind because life is messy and when teachers are murdered and we think one thing about him but it might not be the truth, things are sticky and that's life.

McManus still reigns supreme.

I reviewed this book as part of an article with The Honey POP. A great read for those who love true crime podcasts and shows! Couldn’t see the plot twists coming and I enjoyed reading about the two main characters. It was fun to see how everything came together in the end, and the engaging mystery made for a quick read!

Read it in one sitting. And damn! It was excellent. I don’t wanna spoil anything, but there were surprises all over the freaking place!!! And the details in the characters-little stuff like Shane bring so so so laid back and Charlotte being such a bossy snot and Ellie just being so ridiculously cool. I loved it. I was rapt until the very last page. Literally. A great read. Which is not surprising coming from McManus. 💜💜💜📚

This YA mystery is fast-paced, twisty, and such a fun read! Years ago a favorite teacher was murdered and his body discovered by some of his students. Brynn moved away following the scandal but is coming back to town with an internship at a true-crime podcast. She hopes that her new position will give her a chance to take another look at the crime but the rest of the town is not comfortable with the reexamination of the past. There is a newly renewed former crush and lots of themes about figuring out how to reconnect with ghosts of your past. The plot kept me guessing all the way through and I was satisfied with the wrap up at the end. Overall, this book keeps you flying through the pages to figure out what will happen next. It’s a great read for a summer vacation or back-to-school (based on the setting).

Thanks to Karen M. McManus, Random House Children, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

OBSESSED. Karen did it again! I wasn’t a huge fan of her last book (You’ll be the death of me), I actually DNF’d it. But that was just because I wasn’t a fan of the whole Ferris Bueller thing but I digress. Otherwise, I have read every single one of her books since One of Us is Lying and this one had that exact same magic as that series. I loved how she participates in the true crime podcast fad that we are in right now and made it more about the FMC wanting to be a journalist. Anyway, this kept me guessing until the end so I was a big fan.

McManus's best since One of Us is Lying.

I liked the cold case/true crime show aspect, but I do wish Brynn's experience there had been built up more. I didn't really think that plot was needed in the story as it was written, and I was super into that plot line so I wish it had gone somewhere.

Dare I say it, but I think McManus is setting us up for an extended universe cross over? This book is super open ended - definitely sets up for a sequel and with the references to some of her other books I'm wondering if the book is just the set up for something else.

Either way, I had a great time!

Every year I look forward to a new McManus thriller because I know it will be a fun read! So, I was very excited when I was able to get an early copy and started reading (almost) immediately. This one was really fun and very entertaining. I really liked the pacing of it and felt that most of the book flew by, but at the same time I never thought that I was missing anything. I liked both Brynn and Tripp's POVs and thought their different outlooks on the main mystery were interesting to read about. Brynn is investigating the murder for the true crime podcast she works for, while Tripp is still dealing with the aftermath of being at the scene of the crime years later. I felt that the different views added to the overall mystery. I liked the flashback scenes and like how it all came together as the characters are solving the mystery in real time.

I liked the ending and feel like there could definitely be a sequel to this book. The twists weren't game changing and a lot of them I called pretty early on, but that did not take away from my enjoyment of the book. I still thought the reveals were done well! I also think this could be made into a TV show or mini-series, like One of Us Is Lying. I like that all her books take place in the same universe because she makes references to them in this book and I was excited when I recognized where the references came from. I don't think you need to read her other books to read this one, it's very much a stand alone, but I did appreciate the call backs. Overall, I'd recommend this to fans of popcorn YA thrillers and those who enjoy a quick, fast paced read!

**Review will be published on my social sites August 27th, 2022**

IT WAS FINE.

I think I’m kind of out growing YA thrillers, or maybe thrillers in general? I picked this up on NetGalley at a weak moment so knew i had to get through it. I was never upset reading it though, I just think it’s no longer my vibe (unless I’m super in the mood).

ANYWHO. I liked these main characters!! Tripp and Brynn were a bit flawed of course, but I really enjoyed the progression of both of them. There was a sweet romance between them too that I liked. It was a cute, softer side to the murder mystery.

I do feel a bit unsatisfied by the ending? It made it seem like there might be a book two so I think that’s my issue. I struggle when any ending is too open and I don’t get the closure needed to round out the plot. And there were some characters that I didn’t love.

The murderer kept me in the dark for a long time. I thought I had pinned the right person from the get-go and was pleasantly surprised that I was wrong! It was good read in the end.

Overall audience notes:
- YA Thriller
- Language: some strong
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: high
- Trigger/Content Warnings: murder, kidnapping, gun violence, manipulation, extortion, underage drinking, media slander

Thank you to NetGalley, Delacorte Press, and Karen McManus for the advanced copy of Nothing More to Tell in exchange for my honest review.

4.5 stars rounded up.

We get to hear this story told from both the point of view of our female MC, Brynn, and our male MC, Tripp. McManus does such a good job of writing both viewpoints that I truly didn't have a favorite POV perspective, and that's typically not the case for me.

I found the plot to be extremely well-paced, super suspenseful, and I saw exactly none of it coming. This one definitely goes in the unputdownable category.

I have a tendency to be pretty picky about my YA thrillers, but this one is incredibly well done, and I'd recommend it to all mystery and thriller lovers.

Nothing More to Tell will be on US bookshelves August 30!

I have a confession to make. Although I have several books by Karen McManus on my TBR, I’ve never actually read one. So when I found Nothing More to Tell on NetGalley, I requested it on a whim. As a thriller lover, I should love her books, right?

Okay. Another confession. I loved Karen’s writing and the structure of the story and understand why her books are so popular. It took me a long time to read the book, though, and I struggled to get back at times. My main problem was connecting to Brynn and Tripp.

So, last confession. Nothing More to Tell was an okay read, but I don’t think Karen McManus will ever be one of my favorite authors. That’s good to know, too, right?

An unsolved murder of a teacher, an ex best friend who was there when the body was discovered, and a true crime intern who is hell bent on solving the case. Brynn left Saint Ambrose School four years ago after the murder of her favorite teacher, who was found by her ex-best friend Tripp and two other popular students Shane and Charlotte. When applying for her dream internship for a true-crime show she pitches the case, and to her surprise she gets it. Now that Brynn is moving back to her old school she’s determined to find out what really happened. The facts of the case are this: Tripp, Shane, and Charlotte found Mr. Larkin’s body in the woods while they were working on a science project, Shane had found the bloodied rock thus why his fingerprints were on it, they heard yelling and found the body, and the police summed it up as being a drifter who had killed him. Brynn knows thats not the truth and in order to get the truth she’ll have to reconnect with the one person who humiliated and hurt her, her ex best-friend Tripp who has suddenly become best friends with Shane and Charlotte. The more time Brynn spends with Tripp the more she realizes that he is hiding something and covering for someone, and that there was more to the events that lead to the end of their friendship and despite how popular he might seem and how cold he is, Tripp actually does still care about her. Tripp has been reeling from the events of finding Mr. Larkins body and he is crumbling, under the pressure of his family situation, of his crush and ex-best friend Brynn who is suddenly back in town and spending time with her, and the fact that she is looking into the murder of Mr. Larkin. The more Brynn digs into the case the more she is starting to realize that Mr. Larkin wasn’t as good and innocent as he seems and someone out there is determined to keep the case shut. Family secrets, romance, mystery, and friendship all come together in this book ( as well as a little name drop of our favorite Bayview Four group). I absolutely had a blast reading this, I’ve always enjoyed Karen M. McManus’s books and this one really focuses on the mystery aspect and friendship between Tripp and Brynn. I would definitely recommend this for fans of mystery and true crime shows, it’s fun and its got a little hint of romance too!

*Thanks Netgalley and Random House Children's, Delacorte Press for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

With the exception of the occasional YA fantasy I don't tend to read very much YA anymore but I have been hearing great things about Karen M. McManus and her mystery/thriller YA novels and this one did not disappoint. The storyline was believable, the twists were unexpected and I had a great time reading this book. Looking forward to checking out more my McManus.

This was my first exposure to McManus’ work, though I have seen her books flying around social media for ages. I can definitely understand the hype! I do not read a lot of YA books, but I found this to be engaging, twisty, and a lot of fun! I will definitely be picking up more books by this author.

A super fun YA novel focusing on a teen who has returned to private school after four year. Brynn had left her school after the murder of her favorite teacher. Brynn has returned to school and at the same time has landed an internship. at a true crime program.

At school Brynn discovers a very different social structure, which includes her old childhood friend Tripp at the top. Tripp and several others were involved in the discovery of Brynn's teacher. It's not clear what happened and if they told the truth to the police. Can Brynn navigate the social strata of her school, the new internship and. possibly solve her teacher's murder? If you love YA, school-based mysteries and just a fun novel all around then Nothing More To Tell is for you! #RandomHouse #netgalley #Netgalleyreads #Nothingmoretotell

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This author's books are always so very engaging and readable. Fast-paced, well written, and twisty, with this author's signature multiple POVs and time jumping. The only minor issue I had was that the ending was rushed. Two huge thumbs up for this one.

**ARC Via NetGalley**

I was in need of a good YA thriller and the Queen Karen M. McManus pulled through!

Four years ago, Brynn left Saint Ambrose School following the shocking murder of her favorite teacher—a story that made headlines after the teacher’s body was found by three Saint Ambrose students in the woods behind their school. The case was never solved. Now that Brynn is moving home and starting her dream internship at a true-crime show, she’s determined to find out what really happened.

I was super invested in the outcome of this book, mostly because I loved the characters. Brynn, Tripp, and Ellie were fun and extremely easy to root for. I had a lot of theories for who could have been the murderer, but every time I was proven wrong. I love not figuring out the ending and being surprised! If you need something fast and thrilling to read, I recommend picking this up when it releases August 30th, 2022! Thank you to NetGalley, Karen M. McManus, and the publisher for the gifted e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The pacing on this was incredible, I couldn’t put it down! I did feel like I wanted a bit more depth into the characters. The ending kept me guessing, and I loved the aspects of Brynn working in true crime.

This wasn't my favorite Karen McManus book, but I did still like it a lot.

The book is told by both Brynn and Tripp. They were friends in middle school, but something changed and Tripp was mean to her at school. He told everyone that she was obsessed and in love with him. Then one of their teachers was murdered. Tripp, Shane, and Charlotte find the teacher, Mr. Larkin, in the woods. The only fingerprints on the rock that killed Mr. Larkin was Shane's. But the three kids tell their story about how they found them there and Shane just picked up the rock. The murder was never solved. Brynn moved to Chicago for a few years, but her family is moving back to Sturgis and she'll finish the last part of her senior year there. Brynn wants to be a journalist and applies for an internship with Motive. She pitches Mr. Larkin's murder and they are interested in it. Brynn starts looking into it again. Tripp is surprised to see Brynn again. He's only been really hanging out with Charlotte and Shane and he knows he hurt Brynn. But Tripp is keeping a big secret and it worries him that Brynn will find out. Even with that, Tripp does help Brynn a little bit when she starts finding out more about Mr. Larkin. He was also keeping secrets. It's almost the anniversary of his death and the school is planning a memorial. But the posters get written on and scratched out. No one knows who is doing it. Things get dangerous as Brynn continues to push to find the truth.

I liked Brynn a lot. I also adored her sister and her best friends. The pacing was good. I liked the small twists, but it just didn't have quite the impact as books like The Cousins did. I did still enjoy it and found it hard to put down at times.

I gave this book 4 stars.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for my earc.