Tell Me What Really Happened
Books | Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / General
3.7
Chelsea Sedoti
There are stories about the woods around Salvation Creek and the people who have gone missing. Now their friend is one of them. A riveting, fast-paced YA mystery told entirely through first person police interviews of four teens over the course of a few hours.It was all her idea. They would get away from their parents and spend the weekend camping. Down by Salvation Creek, the five of them would make smores, steal kisses, share secrets.But sometime around midnight, she vanished.Now the four friends who came back are under suspicion--and they each have a very different story to tell about what happened in the woods.The clock is ticking. What are they hiding? Who is lying? Dark truths must come to light if their friend is to be found...Told entirely through first-person police interviews, this riveting mystery asks: what really happened that night?Perfect for: Fans of Holly Jackson and Jennifer Lynn BarnesMysteries and police proceduralsPeople looking for young adult books best sellersAlso by Chelsea Sedoti: The Hundred Lies of Lizzie LovettAs You WishIt Came from the SkyPraise for Chelsea Sedoti: "Easy to read and hard to put down."--VOYA on As You Wish"A dark, comedic mystery about a girl's quest for proof that ultimately helps her discover some truths about herself." --Justine on The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett"[A] quirky, intelligent novel." --Booklist on It Came from the Sky
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Author
Chelsea Sedoti
Pages
416
Publisher
Sourcebooks, Incorporated
Published Date
2023-04-04
ISBN
1492673056 9781492673057
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"Was an alright murder mystery/thriller, but wasn't crazy for how exactly it was written (hard to follow sometimes). Plot was alright but had some strange twists to it that the author may could have done without, that's just my opinion. Not a book I'd immediately recommend. Wasn't impressed with the ending at all"
Manda Avery
"It was really good and told in a unique way. I loved the story even though the end was kinda sad. I would definitely recommend reading this if you’re a fan of One Of Us Is Lying "
Charlie
"Deserves more respect for doing something different with the writing, and I personally enjoyed it."
void
"It was not the kind of mystery I was expecting. I did get really into the plot and I love the structure/format the whole thing was written in. I also loved the many “plot twists” and how the characters kept you on your toes as you continued through the story. The ending was very unexpected and a great plot twist itself. Overall, I’m giving it 5 stars because it didn’t let me down, it kept me interested and wanting answers, and had me trying to piece it all together myself before I got to the ending…obviously my conclusions were way off just like everyone else’s (aka the characters)."
Jules
"it was different from other mysteries i read, which i liked"
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Ava Scahill
"So good, so many unexpected plot twists, I’m not a big reader, but this, I literally couldn’t put down"
Cici Bei
"I really loved the format of this one, that was definitely the highlight of the book! But ultimately the entire book felt pointless by the end? I don’t know how to explain why without spoiling it lol but overall it had a great concept told in a really interesting format but was executed terribly…"
Courtney Williams
"I don’t often read this particular genre but this book was really impressive to me from a writing standpoint. The way it was written was very unique and for me, helped me engage with the characters. The way that it was written contributed to the build of mystery throughout the book because you never knew which person you could trust. Every time I thought I could make a conclusion I was provided with evidence that could dismiss it or prove something else. It truly had me wondering what really happened until the end. "
Lou
"I got this as an ARC from netgalley, all in exchange for an honest review of my thoughts. The format of this book was unique and I actually really enjoyed it, although it may not be up to everybody’s taste. It fully takes place through police interviews and I loved it. It’s a fast paced book, a page turner. I didn’t realize how much I had read in one sitting because I was so invested, that I just couldn’t stop reading it. However, the main problem I had with the format is that there wasn’t really a description of the characters and how they looked, or how old they were. Granted, I knew they were teenagers based on the description, but that was that. It was hard to picture the story taking place because I had no visions of the characters in my head. Overall though, I did really enjoy reading this book and highly recommend it."
Kenzi Linton
"Thank you so much to NetGalley and Sourcebook Fire Team for my early access copy of Tell Me What Really Happened! Such a neat writing style. Was a fun read and kept me guessing! Definitely more YA than my usual taste but will definitely recommend it for people just getting into thrillers!!"
Alyssa Horn