Decent mystery, but with definite room for improvement
"The One That Got Away With Murder" by Trish Lundy presents a mystery with potential, especially for its target audience of younger readers, given its high school setting. However, there were some unnecessary elements, particularly in the early chapters, which just felt like too much and did not add any real depth to the story. It also did not build suspense or support the main mystery in any meaningful way, so it didn't capture my attention (and actually did the opposite).
The slow start was a drawback for me; it took more than twenty percent of the book for the story to really grab my attention. Additionally, the backstory didn't feel seamlessly integrated into the narrative, which hindered the flow of the plot.That being said, once the story picked up, it was entertaining enough to keep me engaged. While it may resonate more with a younger audience, I believe some streamlining could enhance its appeal to a wider readership.
The slow start was a drawback for me; it took more than twenty percent of the book for the story to really grab my attention. Additionally, the backstory didn't feel seamlessly integrated into the narrative, which hindered the flow of the plot.That being said, once the story picked up, it was entertaining enough to keep me engaged. While it may resonate more with a younger audience, I believe some streamlining could enhance its appeal to a wider readership.