The Cousins, Karen M. McManus
The Cousins, Karen M. McManus
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The Cousins

Author: Karen M. McManus

Narrator: Sarah Skaer, Kate Reinders, David Garelik, Julia Whelan

Unabridged: 9 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/01/2020


Synopsis

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying comes your next obsession. You'll never feel the same about family again.

Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah Story are cousins, but they barely know each another, and they've never even met their grandmother. Rich and reclusive, she disinherited their parents before they were born. So when they each receive a letter inviting them to work at her island resort for the summer, they're surprised . . . and curious.

Their parents are all clear on one point--not going is not an option. This could be the opportunity to get back into Grandmother's good graces. But when the cousins arrive on the island, it's immediately clear that she has different plans for them. And the longer they stay, the more they realize how mysterious--and dark--their family's past is.

The entire Story family has secrets. Whatever pulled them apart years ago isn't over--and this summer, the cousins will learn everything.
 
Fans of the hit thriller that started it all can watch the secrets of the Bayview Four be revealed in the One of Us is Lying TV series now streaming on NBC's Peacock!

About Karen M. McManus

Karen M. McManus is a master of modern mystery, crafting twist-filled narratives that turn everyday settings into labyrinths of secrets. With a unique blend of teen drama and suspense, she keeps readers on their toes, proving that nothing is ever as it seems.


Reviews

Goodreads review by daph pink ♡ on April 25, 2022

And the award for the biggest disappointment ft. wtf storyline, out of the blue twists, cardboard characters and forced romance of the year goes to "Three cousins " *cough* "The cousins". I am not a big fan of author , I have only read One of us is lying which was pretty decent I think , but due to......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on September 21, 2021

Twist and shout, come on come on come on baby, work it on out! I keep singing this song after reading this ultra twisty, surprising book with full of deliciously juicy mind games! My head is dizzy! This book is crazy roller coaster! First it builds up the tension and gives you the clues, then it ma......more

Goodreads review by jessica on December 08, 2020

i just want to say that this book, for what it is, is decent. i personally dont read a lot of YA mystery/thrillers because they feel very watered down compared to adult mystery/thrillers, which kinda defeats the purpose for me, and this book is no exception. the pacing is slow, but good if you prefe......more

Goodreads review by Josu on September 08, 2021

Una mezcla de sensaciones, pero adictivo. Nos encontramos antes un thriller juvenil de una de las autoras superventas actuales. McManus tiene un don para crear personajes redondos, y sin duda es lo mejor de esta novela, que en inglés tiene un título diferente (The Cousins) y que a España llega como L......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on March 31, 2021

This was fine. 🤷 That ending was over the top whack, though.......more


Quotes

Every twist is gasp-inducing…. Another McManus novel worth pulling an all-nighter for.” —Kirkus Reviews

"The twists come fast and furious." —SLJ

"McManus (One of Us Is Lying) once again crafts a taut, multilayered mystery.... [She] weaves past and present to take readers on a well-paced, twisty ride that will hold readers rapt till the last page.” —Publishers Weekly
 
"Masterfully plotted and packed with her trademark twists, fans will be utterly hooked." —The Bookseller
 
“A slow-burn, uneasy beginning ultimately makes way for a frantically paced end peppered with twists that genre fans will happily take in stride. . . . Fans of McManus's previous offerings and of mysteries steeped in family dramatics will be eager for this." —Booklist


Awards

  • New Jersey Garden State Teen Book Award
  • New York State Three Apples Award
  • Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
  • YALSA Best Books for Young Adults