59 pages • 1 hour read
Karen M. McManusNothing More to Tell
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus follows Brynn, a teenage intern at a true-crime show, as she investigates the unsolved murder of her eighth-grade teacher, Mr. Larkin. Alongside her former classmate and love interest, Tripp, who found the body, they navigate complex secrets, ethical dilemmas, and past traumas in their quest for the truth, revealing new details about their peers and the crime. This book references murder, violence, and underage drinking.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Karen M. McManus' Nothing More to Tell generally captivates readers with its suspenseful plot and well-crafted mystery. Praised for keeping audiences engaged with unexpected twists, it also faces criticism for occasional pacing issues and less-developed secondary characters. Despite this, McManus' talent in creating an intriguing, fast-paced narrative is evident.
Who Should Read Nothing More to Tell?
A reader who enjoys Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus likely favors suspenseful, young adult mysteries with complex characters and unexpected twists. Fans of McManus's own One of Us Is Lying or E. Lockhart's We Were Liars will find similar thrills and a gripping narrative in this book.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
HL790LBook Details
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Romance
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt