Thank you to netgalley for providing an e-galley for review. The third installment of the One of Us is Lying story brings characters from the other 2 books together to solve another dangerous game player in Bayview. Someone hacked into the a billboard to invite all the players to a new game and that's when things begin. Secrets are dangerous in Bayview, and Simon's legacy lives on.

So fun to be back in Bayview! Appreciated that this closed so many loops from previous books. Admittedly I struggle with so many POVs and keeping track of who is who in each chapter but that’s a me thing. It does create a nice tension within the mystery to flash to someone else’s perspective so I do like the tool in the writing.

I received an advance review copy for free via Netgalley and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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

this was by far my favorite out of the entire trilogy & definitely comforted me after the show got cancelled. so many different character dynamics were explored in this one while also staying true to the original—no character overshadowed another. i did worry that it’ll be weirdly written since there were only 3 point of views, but it worked out great in the end. such a great way to end a story, will absolutely miss the murder gang

I absolutely love Karen McManus, the way she can write a book that leaves you guessing until the last page. After the first two books, I really didn't think there could be an opening for all the characters to return, I'm glad so they did, I really did miss the characters. This book was amazing, exactly what I was hoping for. I could not stop reading it. I practically read it in one sitting I was captivated by the writing and the story.

This newest addition to the series was okay. Feels like McManus is stretching these characters along for too long, like a tv show that should have ended 3 seasons ago (Lost, I’m looking at you lol). Purchase where you have die-hard fans of the series.

I love this series and author! I love young adult mystery thrillers. This one had a lot of twists and turns I didn’t see coming, and I loved the mysterious aspect.

"One of Us is Back" by Karen M. McManus is another thrilling installment in the acclaimed "One of Us" series that will keep you guessing until the very end. As a fan of McManus's mysteries, I was once again drawn into the intricate web of secrets and suspense, eagerly devouring every twist and turn.

McManus has a talent for crafting compelling mysteries and complex characters that readers can't help but become invested in. From the very first page, I found myself immersed in the lives of the Bayview Crew, eagerly trying to piece together the clues alongside them.

What I love most about McManus's writing is her ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats while also weaving in deeper themes and character development. "One of Us is Back" not only delivers heart-pounding suspense but also explores the consequences of secrets and the importance of confronting the truth.

As someone who will pick up absolutely anything McManus writes, I was thrilled by the tension and excitement that permeated every page of this book. It's a testament to McManus's skill as a storyteller that she can keep readers guessing until the very end, leaving us eagerly anticipating her next release.

Overall, "One of Us is Back" is another successful thrill ride from Karen M. McManus that fans of mysteries and suspense won't want to miss. With its compelling plot, engaging characters, and unexpected twists, it's a must-read for anyone craving a gripping and addictive read.

One of Us is Back was the final book in the One of Us is Lying young adult thriller series. It felt like good ending to this series. While I have enjoyed this entire series, this one might be my least favorite because the story seemed a bit more far fetched than the others. I did like that we got the returning characters of the "Murder Club" as they call themselves, and we got to see some loose ends tied up. I'm not sure that it was entirely necessary, but I did enjoy it. I think Addy's character arc throughout the entire series was my favorite, so I was happy that we ended with her. Overall, a fun read that finished off a great young adult thriller series.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

While I didn’t think this series needed a third installment, I’m glad it’s the last and that it tied up the story so neatly. I adore these characters - they are so complex and complicated and contain multitudes as humans beings, and are so loving and messy in a beautiful way. I really enjoyed Simon’s posthumous return to the plot and found the old unsolved mystery element very intriguing. However, the plot felt ultimately farfetched to me and not nearly as compelling as the first two installments in this series. Nevertheless, I always enjoy McManus’ books and am glad to see a happy ending for the Bayview Crew.


Thank you to Netgalley and Delacorte Press!

I was worried reading this book because the second book in this serious did not live up to the first, however I was pleasantly surprised. I liked getting to read about all the characters again and I enjoyed this book. I have really enjoyed the majority of books by Karen McManus.

I have read all of Karen M McManus, And I loved all of her books. But did I think this series needed a 3rd book, no but did I enjoy it, yes.

I'm pretty sure this is the last in the series and I think that's a good thing. While I really loved the first two, this one just didn't hit it for me. The characters seemed more frustrating, the plot less exciting, and overall, while One of Us is Next helped propel us into the great era of YA Thrillers, this one was not creative enough to feel great.

I loved McManus's last standalone and believe she'll keep doing new and innovative things, as long as she leave Bayside High alone.

I received this book from NetGalley to read in exchange for an honest review.

I have to say the first in the series is definitely my favorite but this one is a high 4.5 as it is close to being as amazing as the first.

I love that all the characters are present and were able to be put together without being overbearing. Focusing on a few key characters gave a great insight to the next Bayview mystery.

Simon is present and you also get to see how Nate came to be who he is. And oh my gosh are there some crazy things you find out!

I love these whodunnit books and will definitely read more from Karen.

It's time to go back to Bayview! One of Us is Back is the third installment in the Karen M. McManus YA series. NOw the Bayview teens are out of high school and their crew has expanded with the addition of some significant others and extra friends. Life is looking up until a mysterious message is set up in town and the group is forced to reckon with some evil once again.

One of Us is Back is filled with the intrigue and suspense readers have come to expect from Karen McManus' teen thrillers. I found it to be a fun read from cover to cover. Thank you to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for the chance to read this novel.

Overall, this was a good mystery that kept my interest. It's been a few years since I read a book in the series, so I had to pause and research who was who. That's not a critique of the book ;)

All secrets are eventually revealed; wow-Simon was right! Bayview is front and center again as the the group heads home for the summer hoping that things will be different and the past will stay firmly in the past, but a new billboard mysteriously goes up and prompts the community to brace itself for a new game! A game where no one really is sure of the rules and things are beginning to turn deadly.
Any fan of this genre or Karen McManus will love this new installment.

Having read the series, it was sad to see the end of it. Starting from the beginning, you're drawn in and while this is the end of their stories for us, it was great to know that there is so much left for all of the characters that we don't get to see on the page. Each one had a story that brought them together that we got to follow and I loved getting to know them all. While all of them have been through life-and-death situations twice before, Simon still has a way of drawing them in for one last hurah. Not everybody will survive this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free copy of One of Us Is Back by Karen M. McManus in exchange for my honest review.

I really tried to read this and get through it, but I couldn’t. I feel as if this series became extremely farfetched.

This was my least favorite book of the entire series. This mystery just felt completely random and not really needed. The suspense was just never there. There was also way too many POVs. Each of the chapters was a different POV but they all sounded the same, I kept having to remind myself who was who. Overall I wasn’t the biggest fan.