I did want to like this book but it took too long to get into the plot. I did not finish this book but do not put it against the author. There are times when I think a book will be perfect for me, but it turns out not to be the case. That said, I always give authors another chance, so I'll look forward to her next work.

Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Fire for the ARC!

“It was all her idea. They would get away from their parents and spend the weekend camping. Down by Salvation Creek, the five of them would make smores, steal kisses, and share secrets. What really happened that night?”

Love the first-person interview style of this book. Definitely kept me on my toes throughout the book.

Five friends go into the woods, but only four come back out.

Now, I love thrillers and like to think I have most plots pegged by half way. I had thought I knew what was going to happen but the ending caught me by surprise!

I haven’t read other books by this author but based on this one, I think I’ll be putting them on my buy on sight list!

If you like real who-dun -it’s, this is for you.

Five teenagers go into the woods, and only four come out. A fast-paced “ who done it “ type novel told in first-person police interviews about the disappearance of their familiar friend. My favorite trope is an unreliable narrator; we get four of them in this book. Unfortunately, although the premise was new and exciting, the book fell flat

Camping trip gone wrong!


A twisty tale told by police interview. It really worked telling the story that way.
Five teens go on a weekend campout and one goes missing.

I enjoyed the multiple point of view chapters. We learn about the missing camper by reading the interviews.
I didn't understand why one couple was a couple.
Maybe it's just me but one persons obsession was really annoying.


I liked how the Story was written. the character s got to speak out.

I didn't like the ending.

I enjoyed the book and think others will also.

It's a good quick rad for an afternoon or evening.

Recommended. 3 3/4 stars

Thank you to the author publisher and Net Galley.

This book was good, even though it was pretty predictable. But I believe that's how most young adult and murder mystery books go: either it's easy to predict or it's not, and there are a lot of plot holes. Each character had strengths and weaknesses which were well incorporated into the book and the plot. It was  pretty entertaining and annoying (in a good way) at times, considering the characters personalities.

I only gave the book 4 stars because the ending felt a bit rushed. I would like to know how the culprit was charged and if they were let go or anything instead of them saying they would like a lawyer and the rest of the gang being let go. Other than that, it was a fun read. I would recommend this to someone who wants to get into YA thrillers based on murder mysteries, but not to someone who is well into the genre and looking for more recommendations.

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

I loved this book! I will definitely recommend it. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

In this YA thriller, 5 very different teens end up on a camping trip together. This is one of the things I really liked about this book. These teens are all VERY different with different cliques and interests and through various means all end up on the trip together. We know from the beginning that one of them doesn't make it back. The story is told through the police interviews that each teen has. Each perspective is a tad different (as it should be) which keeps the tale going and keeps everyone a suspect. I was guessing right up until the end!

I did not enjoy this book. I will purchase for my school library because there are many kids that might like it, but I was not a fan.

"Tell Me What Really Happened" by Chelsea Sedoti is a compelling exploration of truth, perspective, and the complex web of human experiences. This novel takes readers on a journey of unraveling mysteries and delving into the intricacies of memory, perception, and the impact of secrets.

Sedoti's writing style is thought-provoking and immersive, immersing readers in a world of shifting perspectives and hidden truths. The characters in the novel are intricately developed, each with their own version of events that contribute to the depth of the narrative.

At the heart of the story is a poignant exploration of identity, perception, and the way different people remember and interpret the same events. The author skillfully weaves together elements of mystery and psychological intrigue, creating a narrative that keeps the reader engaged and eager to uncover the truth.

"Tell Me What Really Happened" successfully balances the layers of perspectives with moments of emotional resonance, resulting in a narrative that is both captivating and thought-provoking. The themes of memory, the complexities of human relationships, and the search for authenticity add depth to the plot.

In conclusion, "Tell Me What Really Happened" is a thought-provoking and introspective novel that invites readers to contemplate the nature of truth and the intricacies of human experiences. If you're seeking a book that challenges your perception of reality and the way we remember events, this novel provides a compelling and engaging narrative that will leave you questioning and reflecting long after the final page.

I did not finish this title in advance of the publication day, but do intend to finish reading later down the line.

I haven't read a ton of thrillers in the past, so I went into this book with no expectations. The premise doesn't sound super original at first, but the story became more elaborate and complex as the book went on. One thing that I actually liked about this book was that all of the characters felt unlikable to some degree. Teenagers can be nasty to one another at times, but it's easy to forget about that once you leave those years behind. The voices in this book felt authentic to me. The pacing of this book was okay, but it would occasionally lose my interest at times, since it's not a very thrilling book. While I thought that the interview narrative was unique, I think it sucked out some of the story's intensity at times. The twist at the end with the missing girl wasn't my favorite either. The build up to the reveal wasn't that intense, so when it finally landed without much energy, I was disappointed. The book was pretty lengthy as well. I feel like the story inside didn't require it. I'm curious to pick up the author's backlist to see if this author is for me or not.

Unique format with the story being told through police interviews. Characters were sometimes unlikeable at times. I did not care much for the ending though...to the point it sort of ruined the whole story for me.

This was a decent YA mystery, but I didn’t love the ending- it felt like a book I’ve read before and the ending was underwhelming. Would recommend for high school students, but doesn’t bridge the gap as entertaining for adults.

This book was so intriguing. I have never read a book that is entirely made up of interviews. I found this really cool. I did find it a little bit confusing, but that happens frequently with multiple POV stories for me. The idea that there is always two sides to a story was true with this story, but instead there were four. It was a good mystery thriller. This was a well written whodonit. It wasn't super predictable.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks, and Chelsea Sedoti for an advance copy of Tell Me What Really Happened in exchange for an honest review. This was a fun, suspenseful, and quick YA read! We see many different perspectives of the crime while trying to figure out what actually happened. This would be a great Segway for younger readers to check out if thrillers would be for them! This is available now! P

Thanks to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the e-arc of this book. I didn't know much going into this one other than it was going to be a YA thriller. I enjoyed getting the perspectives of each character (and since I waited, listening to the audiobook definitely helped keep them straight), but overall I thought this story lacked any major plot. Although I didn't predict "who did it" I felt like the whole process was drawn out too much. And there was way to much mentioning of Sasquatch. Overall I just didn't enjoy the read.

📚 BOOK REVIEW ✨

Tell Me What Really Happened by Chelsea Sedoti

⭐️ rating: 3
📖 genre: YA mystery
🖨 publisher: Sourcebooks
📍setting: Salvation Creek

🔲 REVIEW:

This was a fast read due to the unique writing style of the book. The story is told entirely though first-person police interviews of each of the four friends. By hearing all four points of view, you quickly realize that one (or more) of them is an unreliable narrator. The book ended with a twist I didn’t see coming.

I enjoyed:
-the quick pace and twists & turns
-the writing style of the first-person interviews

Thank you to Sourcebooks and NetGalley for the E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

🔎 SUMMARY:

“There are stories about the woods around Salvation Creek and the people who have gone missing. Now their friend is one of them. A riveting, fast-paced YA mystery told entirely through first person police interviews of four teens over the course of a few hours.

It was all her idea. They would get away from their parents and spend the weekend camping. Down by Salvation Creek, the five of them would make smores, steal kisses, share secrets.

But sometime around midnight, she vanished.

Now the four friends who came back are under suspicion—and they each have a very different story to tell about what happened in the woods.

The clock is ticking. What are they hiding? Who is lying? Dark truths must come to light if their friend is to be found…

Told entirely through first-person police interviews, this riveting mystery asks: what really happened that night?”

💬 Have you read this book? What did you think?

Aspiring influencer Maylee convinces four of her friends to go on a camping trip into an area of the woods known for people going missing. But while the friends get out and to the police, Maylee is missing in the woods.

I liked the theory of the way it's constructed. First person responses to police questions is such a neat idea. In practice, the narrative jumped back and forth between different characters, sometimes a paragraph at a time, which was distracting. I also didn't like that a character would sometimes obviously be responding to another question that was asked to them without the question being explicitly asked. It felt like telling instead of showing. The story was engaging enough for me to finish it but I predicted the ending about halfway through. I was hoping there'd be a twist and it'd go a different way but that didn't happen. The characters were pretty interesting, although several of them annoyed me to the point where I almost put the book down.