One of Us Is Lying is a gripping, suspenseful novel, surrounding the death of a student in detention. Five Bayview High School students are in detention when one of the students, Simon, suddenly dies while the teacher is out of the room. After claims that this incident was no accident, the four remaining students in the detention all become suspects. Each of the four have motives. Simon ran a gossip blog and had learned devastating secrets about all of them that could change, even ruin, their lives. The secrets, ranging from cheating on a test to selling drugs, are suddenly revealed, and chaos ensues. Every page reveals a new twist that keeps you glued to the book. I enjoyed how suspenseful the story was, and how relatable the characters were. Characters that appear stereotypical at first quickly become layered and complex. One of Us Is Lying explores important themes for high schoolers such as the impact that lies and gossip can have on others. There is a mix of suspense, mystery, and romance, making this book an interesting read for most teenagers. One of Us is Lying is set to become a television series later this year, so I would highly recommend reading this book before then!