50 pages • 1 hour read
325
Novel • Fiction
Massachusetts • Contemporary
2020
YA
14-18 years
HL760L
The Cousins by Karen M. McManus centers on Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah, three grandchildren of Mildred Story, who are mysteriously invited to spend the summer on Gull Cove Island. They uncover family secrets involving disinheritance, concealed identities, and dark past events, including the circumstances surrounding a teenage boy’s death years earlier, which had lasting effects on their relatives. Topics include trauma, substance abuse, and death by drowning.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Emotional
Dark
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Karen M. McManus's The Cousins features a gripping narrative with well-crafted suspense and engaging characters. Reviewers praise the intricate plot twists and the author's ability to maintain intrigue. However, some critics note the pacing can be slow in parts and that certain character developments feel predictable. Overall, it delivers a satisfying read for mystery and thriller fans.
Readers who enjoy The Cousins by Karen M. McManus likely appreciate young adult mystery novels with intricate family secrets and unexpected twists. Fans of McManus's earlier work, One of Us Is Lying, or books like We Were Liars by E. Lockhart will find this thrilling and engaging.
133,263 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
325
Novel • Fiction
Massachusetts • Contemporary
2020
YA
14-18 years
HL760L
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