Iwas a little disappointed by McManus’s previous book that came out last year as I found it very boring compared to her usual YA thrillers, but I’m pleased to say that she is back on form with Nothing More to Tell! I didn’t find any of the issues that I previously had and I had the best time reading this one.

I really enjoyed the dual point of view within this book. I think it worked really well with the mystery, as you have Brynn who is returning to town with an interest in true crime, and Tripp, someone who was possibly involved in a mystery. I loved watching the two of them keep things from one another and rekindling their friendship and then slowly opening up again. Their relationship was so cute, and that’s saying a lot as I’m over most YA romance nowadays.

Tripp does have an issue with alcohol in this book, so I would be cautious if that it one of your triggers as you’re very much in his head as he struggles with that. It’s quite clear that he’s using alcohol to cope with PTSD and is very traumatised by his teacher dying and the lies surrounding it.

I really enjoyed trying to figure out the mystery of this one, and with so many characters and twists and turns, I didn’t have a clue who really did what. There were layers and layers of mysteries, and I loved it.

A good (if slightly predictable) teen thriller, much in the vein of Karen McManus' other work. You can see that it has been written with the thought of being optioned by Netflix in mind (ah yes - of course the teen detectives must check out the dodgy biker bar!)

For fans of One of Us is Lying, PLL, Riverdale etc. Mature Yr 8+

High school student Brynn returns to a town she left several years ago and rekindles her friendship with Tripp. These two protagonists take it in turns to narrate the story.

Several years earlier, the body of one of their favourite teachers was discovered in woods behind the school. Tripp was one of three students who made the harrowing discovery and along with budding journalist Brynn, they set out to uncover who the murderer was.

This story struggled to keep my attention. Although it was interesting and necessary to hear the story from both sides, the constant swapping between narrators prevented the story from flowing the way I wanted it to. There were some moments where a twist or a new piece of evidence had me gripped and wanting to read on, but there were also moments when I considered giving up altogether.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

An absolutely incredible book by McManus. Hooked from the start and stayed on my mind, long after the final page.

Nothing More To Tell, Karen M. McManus

Crime thrillers are have been having a moment in the YA genre and Karen M. McManus stands tall in the genre. With her juggernaut One Of Us Is Lying staying on the New York Times bestseller list for 166 weeks and receiving a TV adaption.

Her most recent release Nothing More To Tell has all her usual winning components, a tempestuous love story, a body from a murder difficult to unravel.

I didn’t love this as much as I loved One of Us or Two Can Keep a Secret but as ever I found this an intriguing read!

Thanks to #NetGalley and #PenguinRandomHouse for my copy.

Karen M. McManus is back with yet another satisfying YA crime mystery.

Nothing More to Tell is told from the perspective of two protagonists, Brynn and Tripp, as they try to navigate the social difficulties of Saint Ambrose School while trying to solve the shocking and unexplained murder of a beloved school teacher, Mr Larkin.

The novel is a fast-paced, well-written read with likeable protagonists, with McManus continuing to be an excellent author.

However, (I find that this has been a troupe in many of McManus' novels) main characters - Brynn and Tripp - fall into the "rich kid" versus "poor kid" categorisation, who defy the expectations that are placed on them due to their social backgrounds. While this narration has a place, here, it felt repetitive and unnecessary.

Secondly, I had an issue with the use of the cliché of teenagers abusing alcohol when things go wrong. Once again, there is nothing wrong with utilising this idea (when appropriate), yet, I thought it to be redundant, as it did not alter the plot - in fact, it made me frustrated as being a teenager does not automatically mean abusing substances.

Overall, this was an enjoyable novel, and it is worth giving it a go, but the issues I perceived in the story took the rating down to three stars.

I would like to say a huge thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read and review this book!

I'm a huge fan of Karen McManus' books, and this one definitely doesn't disappoint. A really interesting premise, and some really engaging characters. The mystery kept me guessing until the end, and there were twists and turns aplenty! The ending felt slightly rushed, but still a very solid and engaging read.

YES Karen McManus, we are on to an absolute winner here! I am a huge fan of her books but been quite disappointed with the last two, particularly 'You'll be the Death of me'. Do not fear, 'Nothing More to Tell' is a return to form and up there with 'One of us is Lying' and 'Two Can Keep a Secret' in terms of its fantastic quality. Not only is it a twisty and exciting story but there are so many fun little Easter egg crossovers. McManus has definitely crafted moments for the fans, and I for one appreciate it!

The story centres on two perspectives: Tripp and Brynn. They used to go to school together many years ago before Brynn moved to Chicago. At the beginning of the story, Brynn is moving back to the area and re-enrolling in the private school Saint Ambrose, the scene of a murder of a teacher four years prior. Tripp was one of the people to find the body, around the time he cut Brynn out of his life for no obvious reason. But, Brynn is back and investigating Mr Larkin's murder for the podcast Motive.

There are lots of layers to this story, as we flashback to the past as well as following Brynn's investigation in the present. Near the beginning, a big shot producer calls Mr Larkin's murder not worth any airtime and a 'void'. As the corruption and mystery is gradually peeled back, we begin to see how wrong this statement was! I do not want to give away too much but I was satisfied with how the mystery played out and thought the ending was nicely done.

This is a five star book for the fans but also anyone interested in a young adult thriller with a satisfying story at its heart. As I always say, I am ready for McManus' next book already!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher who provided an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

My Year 8 form group are huge Karen M McManus fans and I know they'll all be clamouring to read this one.

Nothing More to Tell has all the usual twists and turns, people behaving suspiciously, red herrings and side plots that ultimately combine to make a satisfying mystery. Like some other reviewers on here, I've been slightly disappointed with her last couple of books but found this more of a return to form. I enjoyed how all the disparate threads did eventually link together in a way that made sense, and focussing on just the two protagonists (one who was there at the scene of the original crime, and one who wasn't but is now investigating the cold case for an internship) plus some flash back scenes 4 years in the past worked well for structure and clarity.

Overall, a fun, easy to read mystery with definite potential for a sequel if the ending is anything to go by.

I do enjoy Karen McManus’s books. Yes, they are a bit formulaic but you know what you are getting and are still satisfying..
Here we have a closed murder case that is being investigated for a true crime show. The tale is told from the viewpoint of two of the characters, with another two featuring heavily. There are the usual twists and turns, leading you to suspect first one character and then another. As usual lots of secrets are revealed along the way and viewpoints changed. I did give it four stars though as the ending was a bit rushed. I read it on a Kindle and I was at 97% before we got to whodunnit and why. Lots of other plot lines had been resolved but not that big one. It almost seemed to be an afterthought.
It was a good holiday read.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC.

Another McManus hit in the making, with many of the features fans will recognise and love…and definite potential for a very interesting follow-up.
This time round we’re focusing on a crime that took place some years ago. The body of Mr Will Larkin, a popular teacher at St Ambrose School, was found by three students. Popular belief is that the crime was random, but many still believe there’s more to the story than has been shared.
Our prime character is Brynn, an ex-student who has to return to school. She was friends with Tripp, one of the three students who found the body, and she is convinced that there’s more to the story. While her curiosity is understandable, she’s helped hugely here in her investigations by the fact that she has an internship at Motive, a true-crime show, and has access to police reports and details that your average teenager wouldn’t.
Much of the story focuses on Brynn’s attempts to uncover the truth. Of course, people are hiding things and the story behind Larkin’s murder is definitely not what people thought. The truth is almost crazier than anything you could dream up, but it does make sense.
Our narration is split between Brynn and Tripp. We also shift perspectives to the time of the crime, and this is well-constructed to keep us dangling. If I’m being honest, the ending felt rather rushed and the least credible of the strands we’d been given but to leave us with the teaser hinting at more to come from Brynn was a definite hit.
I’m grateful to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this prior to publication, and I can’t wait to get my hands on my pre-ordered physical copy…and to see how students react once they’ve had the chance to read it.

I have loved all of Karen M McManus' books so far and this one is no exception. As always there are twists and turns all the way through. Every time I thought I'd worked out who had done it, something came along and cleared them. I enjoyed getting to know the new characters and the story got me hooked. I really want to know what happens next in their lives. Excitingly the ending makes me think that there might be a sequel - fingers crossed. This one isn't one I could use in school as it's too mature for primary but I knew that this was going to be one I was reading just for my own pleasure and I'm glad I did!

Karen has written yet another solid YA book, the story builds in a nice way and the flashbacks are such a great part! An easy read for adults and she always find a good crime twist and I throughly enjoy them

Another super gripping and wonderfully written book by Karen McManus. I like the little easter egg references to her other titles, and characters. And I always love how she deals with teenage character relationships and interactions. Twisty and interesting and great. Always look forward to reading her books, and I can't wait to read more :)

After a couple of books that I’ve been lukewarm about, Nothing More To Tell is a return to form for McManus and up there with her blockbuster debut novel, One Of Us Is Lying. Bryan and Tripp are both delightful characters, for whom I was rooting throughout, and the secondary characters are also strong. The central mystery, of who killed their teacher 4 years previous, is simple enough to not feel contrived (although of course, the route to solving the crime is necessarily twisty and full of surprises). Overall a 4 star read, highly recommended for fans of YA mystery thrillers.