Madeline
One of Us is Next is the second book in the One of Us is Lying series. These books are targeted at young adult but I find myself page turning these books none the less. I’m on my toes to find out who is next and to figure out who has started the copy cat type game.
Reading The Sequel: One of Us is Next
Regardless of the two year gap between reading the two books, I had no problem following the story. Although the characters from the first book appear in both books, the main characters of the second book are a few years younger than the previous book. They are the siblings and the friends who are the side characters.
The first book followed a gossip blog that provided all the dirty secrets of student body of Bayview High. One of Us is Next is about a truth or dare game played over text with the intention of revealing secrets and getting students to do some ridiculous dares. When one of the dares results in a death the game suddenly stops. And that is when the real drama starts.
Narration
The change in narrator between the three main characters provides a slightly different perspective of the same story. Revealing details and hints to unwinds the story. The relationship between the three narrators unwinds along with the main story and the three become closer friends as they track down the person responsible for the game.
Final Thoughts
If there is a third book, I will be reading it. I may take me a few years but I will be sure to read it none the less.
