If you're about to start the One of Us Is Lying series, you're in for 2 books of tense, twisty ya thriller by Karen M. McManus. Average spice: 0/5. Total investment: 732 pages. Here's the exact reading order.
Publication order — the way Karen M. McManus intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A tense, twisty Young Adult ya thriller built around detention, secrets, whodunit. 358 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A tense, dark Young Adult ya thriller built around truth or dare, secrets, revenge. 374 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
One of Us Is Lying is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the tense energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for One of Us Is Lying →Read the One of Us Is Lying series in publication order: 1. One of Us Is Lying, 2. One of Us Is Next. This is the intended reading order by Karen M. McManus.
The One of Us Is Lying series has 2 books totaling 732 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The One of Us Is Lying series is low-heat, averaging 0/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The One of Us Is Lying series is a ya thriller series by Karen M. McManus with tense, twisty, fun vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with One of Us Is Lying — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for One of Us Is Lying breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.