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The Cousins

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

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Karen M. McManus

The Cousins

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

325

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Massachusetts • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL760L

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.1

133,263 ratings

65%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Cousins?

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.

4.1

133,263 ratings

65%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

325

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Massachusetts • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL760L

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