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- Language
- Portuguese
- Published in
- Publisher
- Galera
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN
- 9788501114181
Everyone has secrets, and Simon was about to reveal career-ending, life-destroying truths about his four classmates the very next day. They all had a reason to want him dead, and they all claim to be innocent. But in a deadly game of cat and mouse where everyone is a suspect, one of them must be lying. This high-stakes mystery explores the dangerous consequences of gossip and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets.
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Other editions (23)
One of Us is Lying
2022 • Penguin Books, Limited
English
One of Us Is Lying TR 9-Copy Floor Display
2023 • Random House Children's Books
English
Alguien está mintiendo / One of Us is Lying
2018 • National Geographic Books
Spanish
One of Us is Lying
2017 • Delacorte Press
English
One of Us Is Lying
2017 • Random House Children's Books
English
Other editions

One of Us is Lying
2022 • Penguin Books, Limited
English

One of Us Is Lying TR 9-Copy Floor Display
2023 • Random House Children's Books
English

Alguien está mintiendo / One of Us is Lying
2018 • National Geographic Books
Spanish

One of Us is Lying
2017 • Delacorte Press
English

One of Us Is Lying
2017 • Random House Children's Books
English

One of Us Is Lying
2023 • National Geographic Books
English

One of Us is Lying
2017 • Delacorte Press
English

Penguin Readers Level 6: One Of Us Is Lying (ELT Graded Reader) Abridged Edition
2021 • Penguin Random House Children's UK
English

Penguin Readers Level 6: One of Us Is Lying (ELT Graded Reader)
2021 • Penguin Books, Limited
English

One of Us Is Lying (TV Series Tie-In Edition)
2021 • Random House Children's Books
English

ONE OF US IS LYING Nominiert für den Deutschen Jugendliteraturpreis 2019 - Mit exklusivem Bonusmaterial
2020 • cbt
German

One of Us is Lying
2017 • Penguin Books
English

One of Us Is Lying TikTok made me buy it
2017 • Penguin UK
English

One of Us is Lying
2022 • Penguin Books
English

One of Us is Lying
2017 • Delacorte Press
English

One of Us Is Lying
2017 • Listening Library
English

One of Us Is Lying
2017 • Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
English

One of Us Is Lying
2020 • Thorndike Press
English

Ktoś z nas kłamie
2022 • Zysk i S-ka Wydawnictwo
Polish

Un de nós mente
2019 • Sushi Books
Galician

Birimiz Yalan Söylüyor
2017 • Yabanci
Turkish

Indie Signed One of Us Is Lying / One of Us Is Next 9-Copy Mixed Floor Display
2020 • Random House Children's Books
English

One of Us Is Lying Reprint 9-Copy Floor Display
2079 • Random House Children's Books
English
The hour begins with a dull sense of injustice, a prank involving planted cell phones that landed the unlikely group in trouble. But the tedium shatters when, after a minor fender-bender in the parking lot below distracts them, Simon takes a drink of water from a plastic cup, grimaces, and collapses. He claws at his throat, his face turning a horrifying shade of red. Panic erupts. Bronwyn runs for help. Nate, surprisingly, takes charge. “An epinephrine pen,” he says, tearing through Simon's backpack. “He's having an allergic reaction.” But there is no EpiPen in Simon's bag. Cooper sprints to the nurse's office, only to find the emergency supply inexplicably empty. By the time the paramedics arrive, it is too late. Simon is gone.
The shock of his death quickly curdles into something far more sinister. The police determine it wasn't an accident; the cup Simon drank from was laced with peanut oil, a substance lethal to him. The investigation immediately focuses on the four students who were in the room, especially after a devastating discovery is made. On Tuesday, the day after he died, Simon had planned to publish his juiciest post yet, one that would ruin the lives of the four people who watched him die. All four of them had a motive. All four are now suspects.
They become the Bayview Four, pariahs linked by a crime they swear they didn't commit. Bronwyn, the perfect student, is hiding the fact that she stole chemistry tests to protect her flawless record. Addy, the devoted girlfriend, is terrified the world will find out she cheated on Jake over the summer. Cooper, the untouchable athlete, harbors a secret that could destroy his MLB dreams and shatter his family's expectations. And Nate, who has never pretended to be anything but a criminal, is exactly what he seems: a dealer violating his probation. They are all liars, but are any of them a killer?
Distrust and paranoia fester among them. They are pulled from class for interrogations, their secrets laid bare by detectives who see them not as teenagers, but as calculating murderers. Just as they begin to drift into their own private hells, a new voice emerges online. A mysterious Tumblr blog appears, its author claiming responsibility for Simon's death in a series of taunting, anonymous posts. *“Let's face it,”* one reads, *“everyone at Bayview High hated Simon. I was just the only one with enough guts to do something about it. You're welcome.”* The posts are chillingly accurate, filled with details only someone in that detention room could know.
The secrets Simon held are soon splashed across the internet for the entire school to see. Addy's world implodes when Jake learns of her infidelity, and she is cast out from her circle of friends, the word “WHORE” scrawled on her locker. Cooper's life unravels when the police uncover the real secret Simon intended to post - not about steroids, but about his hidden relationship with another boy. Bronwyn's academic future at Yale is thrown into jeopardy. Their lives are systematically dismantled, just as Simon would have wanted.
Forced together by their shared infamy, the four begin a fragile, unwilling alliance. They start to talk, sharing fragments of memory from that fatal afternoon, realizing that the police are only interested in one narrative. With the help of Bronwyn's sharp-witted younger sister, Maeve, they begin their own investigation, digging into Simon's past, his online life, and the enemies he made. They uncover a darker side to Simon - a lonely, resentful boy obsessed with school shootings and violent revenge fantasies, who felt cheated by the world.
The clues lead them down a twisted path of red herrings and old grudges. They revisit the car crash that served as a distraction, tracking down the driver who admits he was paid by Simon to stage the accident. The pieces begin to click into place, forming a picture more horrifying than they could have imagined. Simon wasn't murdered. He orchestrated his own death, a final, dramatic act of revenge designed to frame the four classmates he resented most. But he didn't act alone.
The truth culminates in a frantic chase through the woods behind a quiet suburban house. Addy, having uncovered the identity of Simon's accomplice, finds herself running for her life from the last person she ever would have suspected: her ex-boyfriend, Jake. Consumed by rage over her betrayal, Jake had eagerly helped Simon, manipulating events after his death to ensure the Bayview Four were ruined. Just as his hands close around Addy's throat, Cooper intervenes, saving her life.
In the aftermath, Nate is released from jail, and Jake is arrested. The Bayview Four are finally exonerated, but they are no longer the same people who walked into detention that Monday afternoon. Addy, shorn of her long blond hair and her toxic relationship, discovers a strength she never knew she had. Cooper, finally free to be himself, finds acceptance from those who matter. And Bronwyn and Nate, the brain and the criminal, find in each other an unlikely and unbreakable bond, forged in the wreckage of one boy's desperate, tragic lie.
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Many readers found the book to be a highly addictive and thoroughly engaging read, praising its fast pace and ability to keep them turning pages. It is frequently described as a compelling young adult mystery that blends high school drama with suspenseful elements, reminiscent of popular shows and films like "The Breakfast Club" and "Pretty Little Liars." Reviewers often highlighted the strong character development, noting that while the characters initially appear as familiar stereotypes, they evolve into more complex, relatable, and multi-faceted individuals throughout the story. The use of multiple perspectives was also appreciated, offering distinct voices and contributing to the immersive experience. The narrative's exploration of secrets and the impact of social media on teenage lives resonated positively with many, making it a memorable debut for the author.
However, some readers expressed disappointment, particularly regarding the predictability of the central mystery, with many finding the twist easy to anticipate. A significant concern raised by several reviewers pertains to the book's handling of certain sensitive themes, including representations of sexuality and mental illness. These aspects were criticized for being portrayed in potentially harmful or stereotypical ways, used for shock value, or lacking nuance, leading to concerns about their impact on readers. Additionally, some felt the writing style was basic or juvenile, and that the plot relied too heavily on tropes. Other criticisms included perceived double standards in character portrayals and a romance subplot that overshadowed the main mystery, contributing to a sense of the story lacking depth compared to other thrillers.
Ultimately, opinions on the book are divided, reflecting its blend of engaging elements and contentious themes. It is widely recommended for readers who enjoy fast-paced young adult mysteries centered around high school drama, character-driven narratives, and a "whodunnit" style plot. Fans of media that explore secrets and social dynamics among teenagers, such as "Pretty Little Liars" or "Riverdale," would likely find this book appealing. However, readers seeking a complex, unpredictable, or dark thriller with deeply nuanced portrayals of sensitive issues are advised to approach with caution, as some aspects of the storytelling may not meet those expectations. Despite its divisive points, many reviewers praised it as an enjoyable and absorbing read.
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