One of Us is Lying
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One of Us is Lying

by Karen McManus
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Introduction Intro
Plot Summary Plot
Summary & Analysis
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 10
  • Chapter 11
  • Chapter 12
  • Chapter 13
  • Chapter 14
  • Chapter 15
  • Chapter 16
  • Chapter 17
  • Chapter 18
  • Chapter 19
  • Chapter 20
  • Chapter 21
  • Chapter 22
  • Chapter 23
  • Chapter 24
  • Chapter 25
  • Chapter 26
  • Chapter 27
  • Chapter 28
  • Chapter 29
  • Chapter 30
  • Epilogue: Three Months Later
Themes
  • All Themes
  • Stereotypes and Unlikely Connections Theme Icon
    Stereotypes and Unlikely Connections
  • Gossip, Secrets, and Lies Theme Icon
    Gossip, Secrets, and Lies
  • Wisdom of the Youth Theme Icon
    Wisdom of the Youth
  • Millennial Problems Theme Icon
    Millennial Problems
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Characters
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  • Simon Kelleher
  • Bronwyn Rojas
  • Nate Macauley
  • Cooper Clay
  • Addy Prentiss
  • Mr. Avery
  • Jake Riordan
  • Janae
  • Nate’s Mother / Mrs. Macauley
  • Addy’s Mother / Ms. Calloway
  • Mikhail Powers
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  • Social Media and Technology  Symbol Icon
    Social Media and Technology
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Throughout the novel, social media, cell phones, computers, and other forms of technology represent the  double-edged sword of connection in the contemporary digital age. From the novel’s very first page, social media is used as…

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