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HarperTeen (2020), 400 pages
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Suspense. Thriller. Young Adult Fiction. Young Adult Literature. HTML: A thrilling debut, reminiscent of new fan favorites like One of Us Is Lying and the beloved classics by Agatha Christie, that will leave readers guessing until the explosive ending. "Welcome to dinner, and again, congratulations on being selected. Now you must do the selecting." What do the queen bee, star athlete, valedictorian, stoner, loner, and music geek all have in common? They were all invited to a scholarship dinner, only to discover it's a trap. Someone has locked them into a room with a bomb, a syringe filled with poison, and a note saying they have an hour to pick someone to kill...or else everyone dies. Amber Prescott is determined to get her classmates and herself out of the room alive, but that might be easier said than done. No one knows how they're all connected or who would want them dead. As they retrace the events over the past year that might have triggered their captor's ultimatum, it becomes clear that everyone is hiding something. And with the clock ticking down, confusion turns into fear, and fear morphs into panic as they race to answer the biggest question: Who will they choose to die?.… (more)
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LibraryThing member Cherylk
I was drawn into this story right from the beginning. All of the cast of characters were actually engaging. Although, it was pretty obvious that the main voices were Amber and Sasha. The nice girl versus the mean girl.
So how far will people go to keep their secrets hidden? This is what Amber and
Readers are treated to each character so as to get to know them well. Therefore, when the story circles back to the present; you are left really relating to the characters and the struggle they find themselves in as to the choice they have to make. It is not as easy as it might first appear. I read this book in a matter of a few days. Ms. Urban did have me on the edge of my seat with anticipation as to how this story would end.
So how far will people go to keep their secrets hidden? This is what Amber and
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her friends will find out when they are trapped in a room. They have to make a choice...kill one of their own or they all die. This book alternates between the present and past. The scenes in the beginning with the present are short snippets because the past is the "meat" of the story. Readers are treated to each character so as to get to know them well. Therefore, when the story circles back to the present; you are left really relating to the characters and the struggle they find themselves in as to the choice they have to make. It is not as easy as it might first appear. I read this book in a matter of a few days. Ms. Urban did have me on the edge of my seat with anticipation as to how this story would end.
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LibraryThing member JRlibrary
Thoroughly enjoyed the story. It’s disturbing to me how skillfully Diana Urban creates a really nasty mean girl in the form of Sasha Harris. She had me remembering every mean girl I ever met in high school. I also only half figured out the ending. Can’t say anything about that because I’d
The only caution I’d include is there is occasional profanity as well as drinking suicide and reference to drug use so for those reasons I’d suggest it’s best for grade 9 and up.
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never be the kind of person who ruins a story, but I will tell you it’s one heck of an ending. The only caution I’d include is there is occasional profanity as well as drinking suicide and reference to drug use so for those reasons I’d suggest it’s best for grade 9 and up.
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LibraryThing member MM_Jones
Oh, the angst of stories written specifically for the teen audience. Infinitely readable, but bordering on the unbelievable, the tale unfolds; six classmates, secrets and the lengths they will go to protect those secrets. The parents are a bit of a blurry background as life revolves around the
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tribulations of social groups. Modern themes of substance abuse, social media and teen suicide are skillfully woven into the story, Show Less
LibraryThing member sennebec
It took a bit for me to get into this one, and the process required a fair amount of suspension of belief. Once I was able to do so, it ramped up and the back and forth, coupled with revelations at the end, made it a very interesting read.
LibraryThing member JKJ94
This was a gripping and suspenseful thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Diana Urban masterfully weaves a tale of secrets, betrayal, and unexpected twists that will leave readers guessing until the very end.
The story follows a group of six high school students who find
Urban’s writing is fast-paced and atmospheric, creating a sense of urgency and unease throughout the book. The characters are well-developed and complex, each with their own motivations and secrets. I found myself deeply invested in their fates and constantly questioning who could be trusted.
What sets the book apart is its clever and unpredictable plot. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, Urban threw in a twist that left me reeling. The suspense and mystery kept me turning the pages, eager to uncover the truth behind the characters’ secrets.
While the book does contain elements of violence and intense situations, it is handled with sensitivity and never feels gratuitous. Urban strikes a balance between thrilling suspense and emotional depth, making it a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers.
The story follows a group of six high school students who find
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themselves trapped in a locked room with a bomb and a syringe of poison. As the clock ticks and tensions rise, the characters are forced to confront their darkest secrets and make impossible choices.Urban’s writing is fast-paced and atmospheric, creating a sense of urgency and unease throughout the book. The characters are well-developed and complex, each with their own motivations and secrets. I found myself deeply invested in their fates and constantly questioning who could be trusted.
What sets the book apart is its clever and unpredictable plot. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, Urban threw in a twist that left me reeling. The suspense and mystery kept me turning the pages, eager to uncover the truth behind the characters’ secrets.
While the book does contain elements of violence and intense situations, it is handled with sensitivity and never feels gratuitous. Urban strikes a balance between thrilling suspense and emotional depth, making it a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers.
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LibraryThing member HeatherLINC
"All Your Twisted Secrets" was a compelling YA mystery that kept me engaged until the end. The story moved from the present where six are trapped in a room with a bomb and a clock ticking down to zero, to the past giving different moments over the past year.
While the present chapters were
The characters were fairly stereotypical and were all flawed. Each of them had done things they shouldn't have but some were nicer than others, especially Diego, who was my favourite. I was unsurprised when the person who had set the trap was revealed. I had already worked out who it was, but I still found "All Your Twisted Secrets" a fun thriller with many twists and secrets. A great debut.
While the present chapters were
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nail-biting as the teens try to decide who is going to die within the hour, I also found the flashback chapters interesting as they gave a good insight into the various characters, the relationships between them and what they did to end up in the situation they find themselves in. Bullying, suicide, drugs, peer pressure, ambitions and parental expectations were all big themes throughout the novel and each character had been affected by at least one of them.The characters were fairly stereotypical and were all flawed. Each of them had done things they shouldn't have but some were nicer than others, especially Diego, who was my favourite. I was unsurprised when the person who had set the trap was revealed. I had already worked out who it was, but I still found "All Your Twisted Secrets" a fun thriller with many twists and secrets. A great debut.
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Awards
Milwaukee County Teen Book Award (Nominee — 2021)