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.

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.

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.

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