This week I can't wait for Two Can Keep a Secret!
Karen M. McManus
Series: n/a
Age/Genre: Young Adult, Mystery
Publisher: Delacorte
Release Date: January 8, 2019
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The New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying, Karen M. McManus, is back with an all-new, page-turning mystery perfect for fans of Riverdale!Maybe two can keep a secret, but this girl can't! The secret is: I absolutely LOVED McManus' debut, One of Us is Lying. Loved it, raved about it, put it on my favorites shelf. So, obviously, I am looking to rekindle the magic I experienced with her before, while reading her new release.
Echo Ridge is small-town America. Ellery's never been there, but she's heard all about it. Her aunt went missing there at age seventeen. And only five years ago, a homecoming queen put the town on the map when she was killed. Now Ellery has to move there to live with a grandmother she barely knows.
The town is picture-perfect, but it's hiding secrets. And before school even begins for Ellery, someone's declared open season on homecoming, promising to make it as dangerous as it was five years ago. Then, almost as if to prove it, another girl goes missing.
Ellery knows all about secrets. Her mother has them; her grandmother does too. And the longer she's in Echo Ridge, the clearer it becomes that everyone there is hiding something. The thing is, secrets are dangerous--and most people aren't good at keeping them. Which is why in Echo Ridge, it's safest to keep your secrets to yourself.
Aside from my bias for McManus, the book hints at some fantastic elements.
- Small town setting
- Fish out of water
- Family mystery
- Murdered homecoming queen
- Secrets and drama
That is quite an enticing list for me! I know I'm excited. Are you excited?
What are you waiting on?
Let us know in the comments!
YES! I tend to find YA mysteries to be very predictable, but her debut was fabulous! I'm looking forward to this one. Plus, I love how her covers match!!
ReplyDeleteI probably read more adult thriller/suspense/mysteries than YA, but it was a combination of things that kept me flipping the pages of her last book, so with the mystery not being my only draw, it worked for me. And matching covers is always the answer.
DeleteOh yeah- I'll be all over this. Can't wait, especially after loving her first one so much.
ReplyDeleteRight, the first one was so good. This one sounds like it could be even better.
DeleteOh, I am totally wanting this for the secrets and drama -- small towns always have the secrets and drama :)
ReplyDeleteI am so NOT a drama-mama, but I seem to love it in my books.
DeleteThis sounds really good! I love small town secret mysteries! I hope you love it!
ReplyDeleteI spent my teen years in a small town. Yes, Brooklyn to a 1-square mile town, so I am always into books set in such a town.
DeleteYes, I have seen this one and totally want to get it. It's a while before it comes out tho. I might post it as a CWW in Nov or so just so it's fresh in our minds for it's January Release!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick!
Mary my CWW!
I always struggle with if I should CWW a book, that I already have, and you know it's slim pickings at the end of the year. So, I moved into Jan books.
DeleteGreat choice for today. I love books like this.
ReplyDeleteHer storytelling was great, and I am liking the synopsis a lot.
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I ADORED One of Us Is Lying!
I gasped as when I saw this cover because I knew it had to be the same author!
SO YES! YES! YES! I AM SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THIS ONE!
Thank you for bring it to my attention Sam!
It is a must for me
DeleteOh yes. I am looking forward to this one as well. I adored her first book. Have you read The Cheerleaders?
ReplyDeleteNot yet, but I love Thomas!
DeleteI'm definitely excited for this! :)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds so good.
DeleteOoh that sounds intriguing! I love a good thriller!
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Have a GREAT day!
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Her's worked really well for me, so I am totally up for more.
DeleteI haven't read her debut but this one appeals to me more than that one. I like the title a lot more as well. It made me smile. I hope you enjoy this one just as much as you liked her debut ^.^
ReplyDeleteThe title made me sing the stupid song. All. Day.
DeleteWow, this sounds intense! Very intriguing premise--nice choice!
ReplyDeleteIf you like YA mysteries, you would enjoy McManus' work.
DeleteAlso excited about this one!
ReplyDeleteJen Ryland Reviews
I keep trying to win an ARC. Keeping my fingers crossed I get lucky.
DeleteUm, if I was Ellery I'd ask to be sent to boarding school far, far away from that town! LOL But then I guess there wouldn't be a story, so... :)
ReplyDeleteYou know that's not how it works in these things. XD I like the creep factor though, and can't wait to see how it all plays out.
DeleteSame same same, Sam! I cannot wait for this one! I was the same with One of Us is Lying, and I can't imagine how great this will be! Wonderful post, Sam! :)
ReplyDelete*High five* We have impeccable taste. =)
DeleteLOL I think You're excited about this one!
ReplyDeleteOh, this has been on my TBR since Feb, so yeah, pretty excited.
DeleteI like how there is a theme with the covers!
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of an author keeping the same look and feel. Jennifer E Smith's last book cover really upset me, because it was not like the others.
DeleteI have heard so much about One of Us is Lying and I know that I definitely need to get on to reading that as soon as possible, because this one looks even more amazing. I love the PLL vibes that it is giving me. So, I'm totally intrigued. Great pick! :)
ReplyDeleteIf you get the chance, come by my blog and check out my Can't-Wait Wednesday post.
Suz @ Bookish Revelations
I was a HUGE fan of One of Us is Lying. I did figure out who the killer was, but it wasn't just about that. I loved the friendship and the characters, and McManus gave me the whole package, and it was good.
DeleteI've never tried the author as I don't read much YA but the plots do sound interesting!
ReplyDeleteI am not a huge mystery/suspense reader, but I really enjoyed her last book.
DeleteGreat pick! I loved One of Us is Lying as well so I'm really excited for this one too.
ReplyDeleteDare I say it sounds like it could be even better
DeleteOMG Sam!!!!! I want to read this SO MUCH!
ReplyDeleteME TOO!!! I just keep entering contests to try and win it.
DeleteYes! I NEED this book as soon as possible!
ReplyDeleteMe and you both, Carole, me and you both.
DeleteI've heard of the first book! (I consider that a win at this point, because I've been so out of the YA game in the last publishing year.) I love a good small town read, whether it's romance or mystery or whatever. I hope you love this one, Sam!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day. =)
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
I am really looking forward to it.
DeleteI actually didn't love ONE OF US IS LYING, but I'm still willing to give the author another try. Plus, I love small towns with secrets books :)
ReplyDeleteYou were not alone. I read plenty of non-complimentary reviews for One of Us is Lying, but I loved it. I find that because I am more of a character driven reader, I forgive a lot in terms of plot. Some people thought the killer was obvious (not that obvious if you ask me, but...) and I think there ware those mystery purists, who didn't appreciate the hybrid nature of the story. I am a contemporary reader, and therefore, loved all the relationship things in the book. The mystery was gravy for me.
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