I received a preview of this book before full editing. Its a good YA book that I wouldn't necessarily say leans towards adult YA. Kinda creepy with the whole youth camp in the background. The characters are likable, and the story moves at a good pace. I would recommend to younger teenagers.

Thank you so much to Danielle Valentine and PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group for the eARC to review. This one had me hook from the first page. It was a quick and easy mystery read that kept me hooked and wanting more. I can't recommend this book enough.

Wow wow wow! This was as fast paced as they come and I could barely turn the pages fast enough! Every time I thought I had it figured out there was a new twist or turn that threw everything off axis. Olivia’s family owns a camp with a history a murder that happened in 2008 and a killer fugitive. Reagan is determined to clear her mothers name and give them a shot at ar life not on the run. When they both find themselves at the camp at the same time it becomes clear that no one is who they say they are and all of their lives are about to change!

This had me hooked from the start. I was so invested in this one. Fast paced, great writing. I just really couldn’t stop. I definitely will recommend this one

This was my third book by Danielle Valentine. I LOVED Delicate Condition and How to Survive your murder. Two Sides to Every Murder may be my least favorite of her books, but I was not disappointed. I love spooky camp settings.

I loved this book! The writing style was addictive from the very first page. There were plenty of twists, most of which I didn’t see coming. The character development was pretty thorough though would have been cool to see more of Andie’s side of things.. overall really enjoyed this read

I found this to be a fun, engaging YA thriller. I’m a big fan of the summer camp slasher plot line. I was sucked in right from the start. The chapters are short and the pacing is fast. The story is told through multiple POVs and flashbacks. It was a little difficult in the beginning to keep the two MFCs straight, but after a while I was able to remember who was who.

The middle third of the book started to feel a bit repetitive, but I did manage to stay engaged. A lot of cat and mouse, ie: running through the woods over and over again.

Most of the twists in the book are fairly easy to guess, but the author did manage to include a couple I didn’t expect. The ending was a bit over the top and requires from suspension of disbelief to enjoy. There’s also a bit of a cliffhanger, that I’m still a bit confused about.

Overall, this is a fun, quick, and twisty read. If you enjoy YA thrillers, then I recommend giving this one a try.

3.5 stars

This book was very fast paced and kept me interested until the ending! The multiple POVs confused me a bit. Same with the timeline moving around. But overall I enjoyed this one.

What’s it about?
Most peoples’ births aren’t immortalized in a police report—but Olivia was born in the middle of a massacre. Seventeen years later, Olivia’s life looks pretty perfect . . . until she discovers the man she calls dad is not her biological father. Now she needs answers about her bloodline, and the only place she knows to look is the site of the Camp Lost Lake murders.
Most people don’t spend their formative years on the run with an alleged murderer—but Reagan did. In the court of public opinion, her mom was found guilty of the deaths at Camp Lost Lake, and both of them have been in hiding ever since. But Reagan believes in her mother’s innocence and is determined to clear her name.
Luckily for Olivia and Reagan, Camp Lost Lake is finally reopening, providing the perfect opportunity to find answers. But someone else is dead set on keeping the past hidden, even if it means committing murder.
Summary from The StoryGraph
Why I Started This Book
I’m always up for a murder mystery! I saw it on Netgalley, and it looked really good!
My First Thoughts
At first, I was a little confused. I was t quite following the story, but this could be because I started this book late at night and was struggling to stay awake 😂
My Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
This wasn’t my favorite murder mystery ever, but it was still pretty good!! Here’s the breakdown!
What I loved
I liked the setting of the book!! Yes, an eerie camp is cliche, but I still thought it was well done!! It added to the storyline, and contributed to the horror aspect of the novel!
I loved the POVs and the “flashbacks.” The POVs made the book really interesting! Also, I loved how the little chapters that go back in time slowly reveal more and more!! Very well written!
I liked how it had you guessing until the end! It was quite mysterious, and I was all over the board on my guess for the murderer! This made it a very well-constructed mystery!!
What I Disliked
This might just be me personally, but I was slightly confused at times. This was because a lot of the characters were related, and this made it slightly hard to follow at times. Then again, this could just be me!!
Book vs. Movie
There’s so movie for this book 😦
Should You Read It?
Yeah! If you’re looking for a new murder mystery, I’d recommend this to you!! It’s a good read for anyone who likes an intriguing YA mystery! I will caution you that there is a hint of horror in this novel! I’m usually not a horror reader, and this wasn’t very scary for me!
Conclusion
Two Sides to Every Murder is a great murder mystery that has a hint of horror! I loved the POVs, the setting, and more!! While I was confused at times, the read was still enjoyable!

3.5 stars

Two Sides to Every Murder is a fun twisty YA thriller. I read this in one day because I was so enthralled by this story. We follow two characters, Olivia, who was born the day of a massacre at Camp Lost Lake in 2008, and Reagan, whose mother is the one accused of committing the murders. Reagan is determined to clear her mother's name. When she arrives at Camp Lost Lake in present day she crosses paths with Olivia and both are thrown into a fight for their lives.

Although I think the killer was predictable, there were a few other twists and turns that I did not see coming. Overall this book was entertaining. I wouldn't recommend it for someone looking for a YA slasher though, but it's definitely a good thriller.

I look forward to reading more from this author in the future!

This is my second book I’ve read by Danielle now. I loved this one just as much as the other one. YA thrillers have their predictable moments but overall had that shock effect for sure. I loved the dual POV!

While I thoroughly enjoyed diving into ‘Twi Sides to Every Murder’. I must admit the ending left me feeling conflicted. The journey through the pages was enthralling and a plot that kept me engaged throughout. However, as I reached the climax, I found myself wishing for a different resolution. Despite this, the overall experience of reading the book was immensely satisfying, and I would still recommend it to anyone seeking a gripping and thought-provoking read.. I really enjoyed the author’s book ‘how to survive your murder’

To say I was hooked during this story, is an understatement. It sunk it's teeth into me and never let me go. There were a lot of characters, yes. I had to take a second quite often to keep everything straight in my head. Other than that, it was a slam dunk for me. The twists and turns just kept coming. I was enthralled during some of the scenes and felt like I was there in the book with the characters. Also, can anyone ever go wrong with a summer camp thriller?

4/5 Fast paced. You had to know what was going to happen. Some predictable twists but done so well. Really kept you intrigued. Reminded me a lot of slashers.

This is the first book I've ever read by Danielle Valentine and I must say, I'm a fan! I really enjoyed her writing style along with her ability to make you feel like you're right there with the characters- going through everything they're going through.

Two Sides to Every Murder is a fast paced book about two teen girls who go back to Camp Lake Lost to find some answers they've been looking for. Reagan is looking for the proof she needs to clear her mom's name. Olivia is looking for clues to find out who her real father is. The one thing about Camp Lake Lost- it's been closed for sixteen years. Closed because one fateful night several murders took placed. And they never caught the killer. Could the killer still be lurking in the woods? Guess you'll have to read to find out!

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Young Readers Group for the opportunity to read this book before it releases on June 4, 2024.

Thank you SO MUCH NetGalley and publisher for the arc to this great book! I have been a fan of Danielle Valentine's for a long time, especially of her book Survive the Night (published under the name Danielle Vega). When I began to read Two Sides to Every Murder, I was pleased that it had the same feel as Survive the Night but under a different setting, and with a different type of "baddie."

So, this story revolves around two teen girls whose lives were forever affected by a series of murders at a place called Camp Lost Lake. Both of them return to get answers about just what happened 17 years before, and they get so much more than they bargained for.

I loved the build up of tension, the mild body horror (not too little, and thankfully not too much), and the ending. This story was executed beautifully. I give it 5 stars and highly recommend it to people who are fans of mystery and horror in the teen and YA realm. Bravo!

A solid four star read, <u>Two Sides to Every Murder</u> is the perfect fast-paced thriller.

Sure, it’s not the most mind blowing or original read, but it’s enjoyable, easy to read, and worth your time. It’s no wonder I that I read this book in one night, in one sitting.

From my first look of the beginning of the book, I was hooked. Valentine is skilled in vivid descriptions to set the scene and forming characters that are actually like able, all through a plot that flows well.

I highly recommend this to all my fellow thriller lovers, even if YA usually isn’t your thing.

P.S. I find it so funny that I happened to read the book of an author named Valentine on Valentine’s.

I WAS ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT! DO YOU HEAR ME! Run please do not walk to get this book fast paces excited and I could not put it down at all. I almost forgot I had real life responsibilities!

The idea for this book was just crazy good and I highly enjoyed the ride. Fans of horrors and slashers will love this a lot, especially young adult readers.

Can’t say I didn’t see the plot twist(s) coming, but it was a wild, enjoyable ride, nevertheless! Turns out, I do love slasher fics when they’re well-written and so fast-paced.

I also really enjoyed the narration and the main characters. Reading a couple of really bland mysteries with the most boring main characters gave me a new appreciation for authors who write actual interesting characters. I think I’ll have to check out Valentine’s other books now.