The Escape Game

Gr 8 Up–Last season on the popular game show The Escape Game, contestant Sierra found her sister murdered in the final escape room. Now a new season and contestants are gearing up to tackle more puzzles, riddles, and clues. But in a shocking twist, Sierra is back and teamed up with three people who, like everyone else, believe she killed her sister. While Carter, Beck, Adi, and Sierra begin on wary ground, deadly sabotage and mysterious clues lead their team to try to solve last season’s murder—or die trying. With a “Mr. Limoncello’s Library” series vibe for teens, Meyer and Moss take readers on a thrilling hunt uncovering conspiracy, murder, and secrets. Switching between four distinct voices, the authors’ immersive game show is a fun ride. Each character’s sound reason for participating in the competition eventually leads to bigger connections than the quartet ever anticipated, which in turn helps them grow and learn in their newly minted friendship. The escape rooms are clever, and the murder neatly ties loose ends together. Keen readers may spot the murderer early, though they won’t anticipate all the twists leading up to the final reveal. Get ready for excitement and disappointment as this book sets up for a sequel. Characters are cued diverse.