50 pages • 1 hour read
Karen M. McManusThe Cousins
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Cousins by Karen M. McManus centers on Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah, three grandchildren of Mildred Story, who are mysteriously invited to spend the summer on Gull Cove Island. They uncover family secrets involving disinheritance, concealed identities, and dark past events, including the circumstances surrounding a teenage boy’s death years earlier, which had lasting effects on their relatives. Topics include trauma, substance abuse, and death by drowning.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Karen M. McManus's The Cousins features a gripping narrative with well-crafted suspense and engaging characters. Reviewers praise the intricate plot twists and the author's ability to maintain intrigue. However, some critics note the pacing can be slow in parts and that certain character developments feel predictable. Overall, it delivers a satisfying read for mystery and thriller fans.
Who Should Read The Cousins?
Readers who enjoy The Cousins by Karen M. McManus likely appreciate young adult mystery novels with intricate family secrets and unexpected twists. Fans of McManus's earlier work, One of Us Is Lying, or books like We Were Liars by E. Lockhart will find this thrilling and engaging.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
HL760LBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Siblings
Relationships: Mothers