In both "One of Us Is Lying" by Karen M. McManus and "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" by Holly Jackson, the stories center around a crime that reveals the secrets of a group of teenagers. McManus shows how high school social dynamics affect everything, especially in the quote, “Truth is subjective. Everyone has their own version of it” (p. 132). Similarly, Jackson's story explores the struggle to find the truth, with the main character stating, “It’s not about what happened, it’s about who you believe” (p. 204). Both books create suspense while diving into how uncovering the truth can test friendships and show people’s true colors.