This is Our Story
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4.3 • 184 Ratings
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Lucy Foley, don't miss this thrilling mystery with a big twist by the New York Times bestselling author of First Lie Wins, Ashley Elston!
Five boys went hunting. Four came back. And the evidence shows any one of them could be guilty.
Kate Marino's senior year internship at the District Attorney's Office isn't exactly glamorous—more like an excuse to leave school early that looks good on college applications. Then the DA hands her boss, Mr. Stone, the biggest case her small town of Belle Terre has ever seen. The River Point Boys are all anyone can talk about. Despite their damning toxicology reports the morning of the accident, the DA wants the boys' case swept under the rug. He owes his political office to their powerful families.
Kate won't let that happen. Digging up secrets without revealing her own is a dangerous line to walk; Kate has personal reasons for seeking justice. As she gets dangerously close to the truth, it becomes clear that the early morning accident might not have been an accident at all-and if she doesn't uncover the true killer, more than one life could be on the line including her own.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Grant Perkins is killed while on a hunting trip with his four best friends, who concoct a tale to keep themselves out of jail. As part of her internship with the district attorney's office, senior Kate Marino is assigned to help unravel the boys' lies, despite their connections to their Louisiana town's most powerful citizens. However, Kate's boss doesn't know that she is harboring secrets that link her to the River Point Boys, and everyone including Grant has something to hide. Elston's (The Rules for Disappearing) exploration of privilege, justice, and digital media unfolds through a combination of Kate's Nancy Drew like investigation, the anonymous shooter's thoughts, and the mounting evidence; the narrative feels ripped from the headlines, a contemporary cautionary tale with enough wrinkles to make all four boys seem like likely suspects. A subplot involving a photo of three passed-out girls adds another layer of sordid small-town intrigue, and Kate's efforts to solve the case highlights the duality of the human soul, the ways technology can twist the truth, and the difficulty of knowing who to trust. Ages 12 up.
Customer Reviews
So good!
Started slow and then I was hooked! Ashley is truly gifted at being able to paint a picture with her words, tie in plots and leave us all rooting for someone. I loved this book! It was a nail biter until the very last word! Highly recommend!
No sleep
Could not put it down
Good Read
Enjoyed the story and characters. Kept you interested and guessing until the end.