Have cousins being summoned to make peace, or is there something more sinister at work?

But when the trio arrives on the island, they quickly learn that there are many more Story family secrets than any of them were aware ever aware of. Their parents are naturally excited about the prospect of mending fences – and getting added back into the family will. And Mildred disowned their parents – Adam, Anders, Allison, and their uncle Archer – with no explanation save a cryptic note that read You know what you did, long before any of these teens were ever born. You see, these three are the grandchildren of the Mildred Story, the widow of the same Abraham who built the island – and its eponymous resort – from nothing. The result? A book that readers everywhere will find hard to put down.Ī propulsive story will keep you barrelling through the plot, which centers on Milly, Jonah, and Aubrey, summoned to the posh Gull Cove Island by the mysterious, mega-wealthy grandmother they’ve never met.

Her latest novel, The Cousins, takes everything that’s great about her previous work and turns it up to eleven. Karen McManus is well-known for her YA mystery thrillers, which are full of fast-paced plots, shocking twists, and smart use of a multi-POV format. By Lacy Baugher 2 years ago No one does YA thrillers like Karen McManus and the author is in fine form with The Cousins, a twisty family drama involving dark and dangerous secrets.

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