Six Little Secrets by Katlyn Duncan
Six Little Secrets by Katlyn Duncan
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Some secrets can never stay hidden for long…
Six teenagers meet in Saturday detention: a brain, a beauty, a cheerleader, a rebel, a recluse and the new girl.
But someone is watching. Someone has made sure that they are all in the same room at the same time. Someone knows that each of them is hiding a terrible secret…
…and by the end of detention, everyone will know the truth.
Who could read the synopsis on this one and not immediately think that this would be an ominous take on the iconic John Hughes film The Breakfast Club? Being one of my favorite films of the eighties I couldn’t resist picking this one up just to see what the author would do to give the story a creepy twist. While it’s not without it’s faults it did turn into one that I enjoyed reading just because it really is a remake of The Breakfast Club.
The story has taken Saturday detention that we all know from the movie and turned it into an elaborate revenge plot so while you are reminded of a classic film there is a whole new story to enjoy here. Whoever has set up the kids in detention has them doing tasks to keep their secrets hidden and by the end everything tied together quite nicely.
Now my biggest complaint about this book is going to simply be one that most will probably have with it being a short read, it simply lacked the depth that being longer would have given the story. The book is very fast paced as it moves through the story but without more depth it lacked making the characters stand out and be what their descriptions are listed as – a brain, a beauty, a cheerleader, a rebel, a recluse and the new girl. Overall though I think it was worth the read and would rate this one at 3.5 stars.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
Carries Book Reviews 
I might have this one. Fantastic Review and TBR pile for sure. I will it had more depth for you. I know sometimes shorter novels can lack in it at times. But still looks like a good read. Glad you shared this review Carrie! I always look forward to them!
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This one is only about 150 pgs so I wasn’t surprised at all in how it is but I think she would have had a huge hit on her hands if she gone deeper with building up her characters and the story. Hope you like it if you have it to review too. 🙂
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I know sometimes novellas can be great and other times you feel like you are left hanging. Like well shit…
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Well this one isn’t necessarily left hanging but just didn’t go deep enough to build the story unless you’ve actually seen the Breakfast Club and can compare what she is trying to do with knowing that movie.
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I’ve seen Breakfast Club numerous times 😁
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Me too, exactly why I couldn’t resist. 🙂
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😎😎😎
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I just received the denial for this book and I am actually a little happy about it. So many books too little time.
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Sorry Dani! I know what you mean though, we just can’t read them all so while it’s kind of disappointing to not get a certain one there’s always more to read.
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You’re exactly right Carrie! I still can put it on my TBR for a later time though😁😁😁
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It’s a quick one if you do. 🙂
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You know I love a good hit it and quit it😘😂
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I like the premise. The detention and secrets do sound intriguing but I get what you mean about the character development. That tends to happen with short books I guess. Still, I think I will check out this one. Great review!
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Thanks Diana, I hope you like it if you get the chance to read. It definitely could have used a bit more but it’s a quick read with an interesting story otherwise. 🙂
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