![]() With each teen (“brain,” “criminal,” “jock,” and “princess,” respectively “walking teen-movie stereotypes,” as Simon says) narrating alternating chapters, the novel offers insights into common adolescent struggles-from the pressure to succeed to an alcoholic, out-of-work father-as well as an unlikely romance and opportunities for self-reflection as the investigation escalates. ![]() When police discover the drink was laced with peanut oil-and that Simon was going to reveal life-ruining secrets about all four students on his gossip app the next day-they go from unfortunate witnesses to top murder suspects. ![]() Instead, Bronwyn, Nate, Cooper, and Addy witness Simon collapse and ultimately die after taking a sip of water. ![]() ![]() Detention takes a dark turn when the student behind Bayview High’s infamous app About That dies from a peanut allergy-and every witness has a different reason for wanting him gone.Īlthough McManus’ debut initially feels like a rehashing of The Breakfast Club, with five teens from disparate social circles brought together through detention, there is no bonding through library dance parties or atypical lipstick application. ![]()
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