The Cousins.

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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. 

 

 

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Exhilarating. Memorable. 

There is a reason that I love Karen M.McManus books. This is the third book that I have read, and after reading The Cousins , I'm eager to check the rest. I was curious about this book from the moment that I read the synopsis of the book. Unfortunately, my library didn't have the book until recently. I'm glad that I finally had a chance to read the book. It was different from her other two books, and that was one of the things that I enjoyed about this one. I was curious about the title and that cover; how can you not be interested? Even if you haven't read her books before, the cover will have you picking up the book. The Cousins is filled with action, a book that you will find yourself hard to pull away from. It's a book that I wanted to keep on reading, and I would finish it earlier if it weren't for tests and papers that I had due. 

I love the multiple points of view. I think there are few main characters in the story, and it is essential to get to know each of them. I feel like it's a chance for readers to get bond with characters, get a chance to feel what they are feeling. At least that the feeling that I got when I was reading the book. Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah were all different, and I loved for a chance to get to know each of the cousins. I loved that Allison’s point of view was added as well. To hear her story. I feel as all of them changed since the beginning of the book; they were not the same as when they arrived at the island resort. The one who surprised me the most was Jonah. I didn't think that he would be a character that I would like. In the end, he became one of my favorites. He became the type of friend that I would love to have by my side. 

I knew there was something suspicious when their grandmother sends that letter. Then when they arrived on the island, she disappears. I wondered what she was hiding, why she would invite them to work at the resort but not make time for them. I had a feeling that someone was hiding something. The fact that others were trying to keep them from seeing their grandmother would be curious. I feel that The Cousins should have just a bit more mystery. In general, I couldn’t get enough of the book. On more than one occasion, I found myself reading late into the night. If you love mysteries and books about families, I would highly recommend checking this book out.