This is Our Story
Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Lucy Foley, don't miss this thrilling mystery with a big twist by the New York Times bestselling author of First Lie Wins, Ashley Elston! Five boys went hunting. Four came back. And the evidence shows any one of them could be guilty. Kate Marino's senior year internship at the District Attorney's Office isn't exactly glamorous--more like an excuse to leave school early that looks good on college applications. Then the DA hands her boss, Mr. Stone, the biggest case her small town of Belle Terre has ever seen. The River Point Boys are all anyone can talk about. Despite their damning toxicology reports the morning of the accident, the DA wants the boys' case swept under the rug. He owes his political office to their powerful families. Kate won't let that happen. Digging up secrets without revealing her own is a dangerous line to walk; Kate has personal reasons for seeking justice. As she gets dangerously close to the truth, it becomes clear that the early morning accident might not have been an accident at all-and if she doesn't uncover the true killer, more than one life could be on the line including her own.
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I'm very late on writing a review and actually have no real reason for being late :) This was a good YA thriller/mystery, set among high schoolers.
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The Rules for Breaking is an extremely suspenseful and quick read. Initially, I didn't know the which direction the story was going to go, since things were "wrapped up" at the end of The Rules for Disappearing, save for that surprising end. I actually enjoyed it a lot more than it's predecessor.
First of all, I loved how well Ashley summarized the events from the first book. I am usually pretty good about remembering events from previous books in a series, but for some reason there were many details that were escaping me. It doesn't take long for you to catch up and have it all coming back though. Also, I loved "the rules" that were placed at the beginning of every chapter.
This picks up shortly after where The Rules for Disappearing left us. Things seems be to going well for Anna and her family, until the reappearance of Thomas, the assassin that let her live. Ethan, Teeney and Anna are kidnapped, and Anna finds out there is more to this deadly game then she initially thought.
There were so many things going on here! I was never able to catch a break (nor Anna, for that matter) before things would intensify and more twists would appear. I was definitely on my toes trying to piece everything together, and once I thought I did? NOPE.
Anna (previously Meg) has always been a strong character but I think she has really come into her own here. She is still nervous, doesn't trust ANYONE and wants to save others before herself. There were times I got a little frustrated that she wasn't open with Ethan, but I don't blame her. Their relationship is sweet and I adore these two together. You know just from the lengths they go to protect each other.
Honestly, there is nothing that immediately jumps out at me that bothered me.
I really liked it! The Rules for Breaking was an intense read. Suspenseful, full of twists and strong, likable characters. I highly recommend this one.
*I received this book from the Publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*
First of all, I loved how well Ashley summarized the events from the first book. I am usually pretty good about remembering events from previous books in a series, but for some reason there were many details that were escaping me. It doesn't take long for you to catch up and have it all coming back though. Also, I loved "the rules" that were placed at the beginning of every chapter.
This picks up shortly after where The Rules for Disappearing left us. Things seems be to going well for Anna and her family, until the reappearance of Thomas, the assassin that let her live. Ethan, Teeney and Anna are kidnapped, and Anna finds out there is more to this deadly game then she initially thought.
There were so many things going on here! I was never able to catch a break (nor Anna, for that matter) before things would intensify and more twists would appear. I was definitely on my toes trying to piece everything together, and once I thought I did? NOPE.
Anna (previously Meg) has always been a strong character but I think she has really come into her own here. She is still nervous, doesn't trust ANYONE and wants to save others before herself. There were times I got a little frustrated that she wasn't open with Ethan, but I don't blame her. Their relationship is sweet and I adore these two together. You know just from the lengths they go to protect each other.
My Peeve -
Honestly, there is nothing that immediately jumps out at me that bothered me.
Overall -
I really liked it! The Rules for Breaking was an intense read. Suspenseful, full of twists and strong, likable characters. I highly recommend this one.
*I received this book from the Publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*
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