My Review of Murder Between Friends by Liz Lawson

Title: Murder Between Friends

Author: Liz Lawson

Published: April 22,2025

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Genre: Mystery, Young Adult, Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Murder Mystery

Pages : 384 pages

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:

💥 Murder Between Friends by Liz Lawson is a gripping, emotionally charged YA thriller that had me hooked from page one and didn’t let go until the final twist. If you love stories that blend high-stakes mystery with complex friendships and moral dilemmas, this one’s going to keep you up all night.

Two years ago, Jake was convicted of murder—thanks in large part to the testimony of Grace, his brother Henry’s close friend. Her words sealed his fate, and the community was quick to turn on him. But now, due to a court error, Jake is released. And while the law may have given him a second chance, the people around him haven’t. Suspicion, judgment, and whispers follow him and Henry everywhere.

Grace is unraveling. The weight of her testimony—and the possibility that she may have sent an innocent boy to prison—is eating her alive. She begins to question everything she thought she knew about that night, about Jake, and about herself.

Meanwhile, Henry and Ally are convinced of Jake’s innocence. Together, the three teens form an unlikely alliance and launch their own investigation, determined to uncover the truth and clear Jake’s name once and for all.

What follows is a fast-paced, emotionally intense journey filled with secrets, twists, and revelations that will leave you breathless. Lawson masterfully explores themes of guilt, loyalty, and the terrifying power of a single decision. The dynamics between the characters are raw and real—friendships strained by trauma, trust tested by truth, and hearts broken by the weight of what’s been lost.

And just when you think you’ve figured it all out—boom—the story flips on its head. The final twist is jaw-dropping, and the resolution is both satisfying and thought-provoking.

This isn’t just a mystery—it’s a story about redemption, about facing the consequences of our choices, and about the courage it takes to seek the truth even when it hurts.

Huge thanks to Delacorte Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this unforgettable book. Murder Between Friends is a must-read for fans of emotionally driven thrillers, morally gray characters, and stories that linger long after the last page.

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