Name: The Cousins
Author: Karen M. McManus

Published: 2020-12-01

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying comes your next obsession. You’ll never feel the same about family again. Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah Story are cousins, but they barely know each another, and they’ve never even met their grandmother. Rich and reclusive, she disinherited their parents before they were born. So when they each receive a letter inviting them to work at her island resort for the summer, they’re surprised . . . and curious. Their parents are all clear on one point–not going is not an option. This could be the opportunity to get back into Grandmother’s good graces. But when the cousins arrive on the island, it’s immediately clear that she has different plans for them. And the longer they stay, the more they realize how mysterious–and dark–their family’s past is. The entire Story family has secrets. Whatever pulled them apart years ago isn’t over–and this summer, the cousins will learn everything. Fans of the hit thriller that started it all can watch the secrets of the Bayview Four be revealed in the One of Us is Lying TV series now streaming on NBC’s Peacock!

Get ready for a wild ride with “The Cousins” by Karen M. McManus! This family drama turned mystery will have you flipping pages faster than you can say “inheritance.”

McManus serves up a delicious dish of secrets, lies, and family intrigue that’ll make your own family gatherings seem downright boring in comparison. The story follows Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah Story, three cousins who barely know each other, as they embark on a summer adventure that’s anything but ordinary.

Picture this: a mysterious grandmother, a swanky island resort, and a family history darker than a moonless night. Our three unsuspecting cousins find themselves thrust into this tangled web, and boy, do things get interesting!

One of the best parts? We get to dive into the minds of all three cousins thanks to the alternating POV chapters. It’s like having a front-row seat to their thoughts, fears, and suspicions. And just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, BAM! McManus throws in flashbacks to their parents’ teenage years, slowly unraveling the reason behind their disinheritance. Talk about family drama!

The writing is snappy and engaging, making “The Cousins” a breeze to read. You’ll find yourself saying “just one more chapter” until suddenly it’s 3 AM and you’ve finished the book. Oops!

While it may not be a perfect five-star read (hey, even the best families have their flaws), “The Cousins” is definitely a thrilling adventure that’ll make you look at your own family tree with newfound suspicion. So grab a copy, settle in, and prepare to uncover the Story family secrets. Just don’t blame me if you start eyeing your own cousins suspiciously at the next family reunion!