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This was a somewhat entertaining teen mystery that I think the target audience would enjoy much more that I did. That being said it was still a fun read featuring a group of incredibly wealthy teens that provided a glimpse into a world most of us will never experience. I did find the prologue set up and its implications a bit clumsy but I was able to overlook that as the story continued. Thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC. 3.25/5 stars

Rich teens are having a 1920s themed graduation party in a historic mansion on an island when one of them is murdered.

Entertaining and fast-paced

YA Knives Out meets One of Us Is Lying is such a great description of this book. This was such an engrossing and zippy ready; all the characters were unique and the individual mysteries that unfold was fun to learn. Add in gorgeous 1920s costumes and a good ending, making this a great read.

I was *so* looking forward to this. It turned out to be lackluster, IMHO—heavy on repetition and largely centered on entitled rich kids. There were a couple of tiny twists, but nothing earth-shattering.

No worries—I'm already on another mystery that is much more engaging. 😉

This had a great setup but even with my expectations lowered for a YA, I was still sadly let down by this. It tried way too hard to set up a red herring with the prologue. And when the secret is finally revealed and we get the explanation for Izzy's behavior...it's just really illogical and clumsy. The plot also felt somewhat lazy, in the way it set up for Izzy to learn about the entire investigation.

A group of seven friends travel to Ashwood Manor, a mansion which is being turned into a museum. Before the big opening the group get to stay at the Manor, on Sparrow Island, for a week's holiday after graduating. Izzy is there with Kassidy, latest crush Marlowe, Kassidy's bf, Blaine, athlete & rower Ellison, theatre kid Fergus, & newcomer to the group Chloe. There are tangled group dynamics & secrets galore, which culminate in a murder. (cont)