I wanted to love One of Us Is Dead, but it fell flat for me in a way that left me more frustrated than entertained. The premise had potential– a wealthy, elite social circle filled with secrets, betrayals, and plenty of scandal– but the execution read more like a gossip tabloid than a tightly woven thriller.

The writing style is fast-paced and easy to follow, but the story relies heavily on stereotypes that make the characters feel more like exaggerated caricatures than real people. The power plays, backstabbing, and over-the-top drama could have been engaging, but instead, they felt predictable. Every twist was one I saw coming, and without the element of surprise, the tension just wasn’t there.

That’s not to say it was entirely unenjoyable. This kind of indulgent and dramatized story makes it feel like this is the type of book that feels made for a reality TV adaptation. If you love high society drama, shifting alliances, and a bit of mystery woven in, you might have a better time with this than I did. But if you’re looking for something with more depth and originality, this one might leave you wanting.

Overall, One of Us Is Dead is a light, gossipy thriller that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s entertaining in its own way, but for me, it lacked the originality and suspense I look for in this genre.