If you’re into teen murder mysteries with drama, secrets, and a twist you definitely wonât see coming, then The One Who Got Away with Murder is a must-read.
Lauren OâBrien moves with her mom from sunny California to the small town of Happy Valley, Pennsylvania, after a tragic accident the summer before her senior year. While volunteering at the local hospital, she meets Robbie Crestmont and ends up in a summer fling. But when school starts, things get way more complicated. Lauren’s new soccer teammates warn her about the Crestmont brothersârumored to be connected to the mysterious deaths of their past girlfriends. Trying to break things off with Robbie only pulls Lauren deeper into a web of secrets, suspicion, and small-town drama.
The pacing of the book was greatâit kept me hooked the whole way through. The plot twists were actually shocking (I didnât see them coming at all, LOL), and the clues and character actions made the mystery feel believable. While some conversations or character moments felt a bit repetitive, it didnât take away from how fun and intense the story was.
đ Recommended for ages 14+ due to mild language, drug use, and mature themes like death and relationships. Nothing graphic or gory thoughâitâs more light thriller than horror.
â My rating: 4/5 stars. I really liked the writing, the mystery, and how the story kept me guessing the whole time.
đ If you like FMC stories and small-town murder vibes, this book is perfect for you. Similar authors you might like: Holly Jackson (A Good Girlâs Guide to Murder, Kill Joy), Karen McManus (One of Us Is Lying series)
Coming Fall 2026: Premeditated by Trish Lundy â canât wait!