The One That Got Away With Murder

Publication Date: April 2024| Thanks NetGalley for an ARC

Overall Verdict: Drama-filled and reads like a telenovela. If you can get passed how unrealistic some details are, it’s a fast-paced thriller.

2.5/5 Stars

Book Summary: Lauren moved to a new town for her moms new boyfriend, and also to escape some mistakes of her past. When she meets Robbie, they strike up a casual relationship. Lauren quickly learns however that Robbie and his brother also have a past- including two dead girlfriends. While navigating new friendships, she attempts to discover exactly what happened as everything begins to close in on her. When Lauren finds a new piece of evidence, she knows there’s no turning back.

My Analysis: I’ll admit I have mixed feelings about this one. To me it reads as more of a telenovela style story where it’s intriguing and drama-filled but you know it’s so unrealistic that all of this could possibly happen. If you’re able to get passed that, it is a super fast-paced read. I ended up reading it in just a couple days. What I liked: the supporting characters. They were interesting and I liked what little growth was shown in them. What I didn’t like: the main protagonist. She was really tough to root for, with her personality and decision-making. Something to be aware of with this one- there is a lot of mentions of casual sex, drug use and alcohol. May be better suited for older YA readers who are mature enough to handle the actions of the characters throughout.