Language: R (100+ Swears 25’ f’s); Mature Content: PG13 (underage drinking, mention of dick pics, passionate kissing); Violence: PG13 (Finding a bloody dead body, talk of the murder weapon, teens held at gunpoint.)
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
17yo Brynn Gallagher is returning to Saint Ambrose Private School for the 2nd half of her senior year. Brynn and her family moved during her 8th-grade year, when her father’s job relocated them. Shortly before the move, Brynn’s favorite teacher, Mr. Larkin had been killed in the woods near the school. 4 years later the murder is still unsolved. Brynn is a journalist, and when she lands an internship with a true crime broadcast, she suggests having them investigate this small-town murder. The producer agrees, and Brynn goes back to school - secretly gathering information and leads that can be used by the news show. One of the kids who found the body was Brynn’s best friend Tripp- they had a huge falling out at about that same time. Now, Tripp is still close with Charlotte and Shane (the others who were then when Mr. Larkin was discovered) and Charlotte is not about to let Brynn and Tripp rekindle their friendship.
Gripping, intriguing, all the things a good mystery should be, lots of red herrings, and various people warning Brynn to stop investigating. There’s a little bit of romance, with some kissing. McManus is super popular right now (One of Us is Lying) so Nothing More to Tell will easily find its audience. While a portion of the story happens during their 8th-grade year and is told in flashbacks, it’s more appropriate for High school because of the high swear count, and teenaged protagonists (who actually read older). The main characters are white, reflected by the picture on the cover. Brynn's 14yo sister Ellie dates girls.
Lisa Librarian
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