Murder Between Friends

Publication Date: April 2025| Thanks NetGalley for an ARC

Overall Verdict: A classic teens try to solve the crime story, but full of suspense that will make you read through this one quickly!

4/5 Stars

Book Summary: Ally, Henry and Grace used to be best friends, until Grace told the police she saw Henry’s brother at the scene of a murder. Their beloved teacher was found murdered, and it’s been two years since Henry’s brother Jake has been in prison for the crime. When Jake ends up being released on a technicality, Grace begins to question what she saw that night. Believing the police are hyper focused on Jake and not looking at anyone else as suspect, the trio band together once again to try and figure out exactly what happened and why.

My Analysis: If you’re accepting of reading the classic mystery trope of a group of teenagers work together to solve a crime, this one is worth the read. I found it to be very suspenseful and the author did a nice job making you question all the characters and their motives. There was also a nice layer of subplot throughout which not only added to the mystery but really helped with character development. The book is divided up into the three friends perspectives, which I wasn’t sure of at first but I warmed to quickly. It did help to be able to see into the brain of each of the three of the friends and get to know them a little better. The one thing that bothered me a little was I was correct with my “whodunnit” guess, which I figured out early on. However, that may not be the case for a YA audience, who I feel would definitely enjoy this one. There was one twist at the very end though that I did NOT see coming, which I appreciated. A solid choice if you want a quick read mystery.