As a huge fan of the Truly Devious books, I was incredibly excited to jump into a new Maureen Johnson mystery and Death at Morning House did not disappoint!
It has all the elements I love: a charming, chaotic and queer main character (nobody ever fit the term "disaster sapphic" more than Marlowe, I think), a locked-room feel with the island location, a colourful and intriguing cast of secondary characters and suspects alike, a dual timeline, and all the vibey twists and turns!

In short, I had a fantastic time diving into this mystery and watching it all unfold! In particular, I appreciated how many layers there were to everything, it made the reveals even more satisfying for clues to not just be one and done and stretch across the timelines as well. I think anyone who loves a YA mystery and is looking for something with fun characters, a historical twist, and all the vibes and humour will have as great a time with Death at Morning House as I did!

While I have enjoyed most of Maureen Johnson's books, it is her Truly Devious series that I have loved the most. Still, I was happy to have the chance to read this early and hear a different kind of story from her.

Thank you MetGLley and publisher for ARC.

I’ve never read this author’s previous book before but I may have to! I loved this book. I mean, it was a bit young (makes sense given this is a YA book). But I loved this fast paced, mystery book!

Many thanks to NetGalley and HarperTeen for providing me with an eARC of Death at Morning House in exchange for my honest review!

This was quite the charming YA mystery to pick up as it pulls me into the lives of Marlowe Wexler and the people in her circle, as it lets me learn about the Ralstons and their dysfunctional family dynamic. This puts me in a good old whodunnit mood with its suspenseful mood and its twisty plotting. It actually makes me want to return to Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious series, since I'd enjoyed the first book, but then I somehow never got back to those novels.

Overall, I'm officially rating Death at Morning House four out of five stars, and it's worth checking out if you're in the mood for a mystery.

Maureen Johnson is an auto read author for me. I was really excited to see her write a mystery outside of the truly devious series. I thought she did a good job of making her main character sound like her own person, and not exactly like Stevie from Truly Devious. I really enjoyed the friend group that was made, but the romance part of this was just a little crazy and the way it played out was super weird. The mystery was fun and I will definitely recommend it.

I was super excited about this book going in and it definitely did not disappoint. I, too, want to be a teen detective. I've missed my calling by about 10 years.

I did not read the Truly Devious series so Maureen Johnson is new to me. I really enjoyed this. The characters, the mystery, all of it. I couldn’t put it down. I hope this becomes a series because I’m looking forward to more!!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed the parallel timelines and mysteries. I loved how this book kept me guessing who the murderer was in each timeline. The characters were annoying and hard to like at times due to their immaturity, but as this is meant for a YA audience it was not a deal breaker for me. I enjoyed all the layers in this book and enjoyed my reading experience.

This was an excellent mystery that also shows a bit of American history many people don't know about. I enjoyed the pacing and the narrator's voice. Maureen Johnson is one of my must-read YA authors and I highly recommend this book.

Maureen Johnson did not disappoint again! I loved this book. I could not put it down and read it in one sitting. I just had to know what was going to happen! I would definitely recommend this book.

This book was amazing! I was hooked from the beginning! We are treated to a present day story where we have to solve some mysteries as well as flashbacks to the 1930s and the previous owners of Morning House. Little clues about both are sprinkled as we go along. I definitely didn’t see any of these coming! I enjoyed the characters and thought they were well written. I enjoyed the dual storylines and both were exciting to read. This was so good that I hope it turns into a series somehow! I truly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it!

Marlowe's summer job at an old mansion with a tragic past turns into a dual timeline mystery in this new standalone novel from Maureen Johnson. I enjoyed how the author wove together the two timelines. This is very much a young adult novel, so there is a fair amount of teenage angst and antics. But make no mistake, the mystery is still engaging.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #HarperCollinsChildrensBooks and #HarperTeen for a free copy of #DeathAtMorningHouse by Maureen Johnson. All opinions are my own.

Death At Morning House had a lot of potential with its atmospheric setting and promise of a suspenseful mystery, but it didn’t quite meet my expectations. The author did a fantastic job with descriptions, really capturing the eerie ambiance of the house and surrounding landscape, which I appreciated. However, the pacing felt a bit uneven—sometimes the story dragged, while other moments felt too rushed, leaving little room for the characters to develop fully.

The main character was intriguing but a bit too predictable in her reactions, which lessened the tension for me. I was hoping for a bit more depth in the mystery itself, but some of the twists felt overly convenient or underdeveloped, which took me out of the suspense at times. It’s still an enjoyable read, especially if you’re looking for something with a creepy atmosphere, but it didn’t leave me with that “wow” factor I crave in a good mystery.

The cover appealed to me first and foremost. The details, colors and meaning behind it. I'm not one to usually pick up a YA novel, but then again if I see a cover that I love, I tend to change my mind quickly. This book was a creepy, yet cozy mystery. There are two timelines and the author does a great job at intertwining the current mystery with the older mystery. I was pleasantly surprised with how I enjoyed the story. I will read more from this author!

Marlowe was such a fun character to follow! This was such a surprise read as someone not that familiar with Maureen’s other works and it worked well as a murder mystery.

Great Young Adult mystery/thriller. This is one that will be added to my library.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity for an eARC.

In Death at Morning House, Marlowe is invited to work for the summer at an old house on an island. The house was once owned by an eccentric man and his family, almost all of whom died under tragic circumstances.

But then Dr.Henson who invited Marlowe for the summer disappears. Marlowe and the other summer workers must race against a storm and keeping their own lives to find out what happened.

Maureen Johnson is the author of the Truly Devious series which I really enjoyed. This is another fun YA mystery. If you’re a fan of locked room/people trapped with a potential murderer this is the book for you.

Thank you to @harperteen and @netgalley for a review copy.

Compelling and cozy. I opted for the audiobook version, as I didn't get around to reading my ARC prior to publication, and I'm glad I still gave it a chance! The narrator is great and the story kept me interested and wanting to keep listening until the very end.

I like YA thrillers are like cozy mysteries for me. But this one I didn't get into until about 60% in and it was dragging a bit. A tad predictable but it was good in the end.

3.5 rounded up to 4 stars

I was so excited for this one. It was top of my most anticipated reads for 2024 and unfortunately it just didn't do it for me. I liked the dual timelines but the murder mystery in the present day just didn't do it for me. I felt very much like another version of Truly Devious and not a fresh new storyline. I'm sad about it. I will of course read all Maureen's books. This one just fell a bit flat for me.