Yes, One of Us Is Lying Is Banned!
ISBN: 9781524714680
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
McManus' YA thriller about four suspects in a classmate's death is Breakfast Club meets murder mystery. It launched an entire genre of teen whodunits.
One of Us Is Lying is The Breakfast Club meets a murder mystery. Five students walk into detention, but only four walk out alive. Simon, the school’s gossip app creator, dies, and the other four, Bronwyn the brain, Addy the beauty, Nate the criminal, and Cooper the athlete, all had reasons to want him dead. As secrets unravel, each student’s hidden life is exposed.
A #1 New York Times bestseller adapted into a Peacock series, the novel has been frequently challenged for its sexual content, references to drug use, profanity, and depictions of violence. It appears on PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans and has been removed from school libraries across multiple states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is One of Us Is Lying banned?
Yes, One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus has been banned or challenged in 11 documented instances across 4 states in the United States, including Texas, Florida, Iowa, Utah. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was One of Us Is Lying banned?
One of Us Is Lying has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Content, Drug Use, Profanity, Violence. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is One of Us Is Lying banned?
As of 2025, One of Us Is Lying has been banned or challenged in Texas, Florida, Iowa, Utah. Notable bans include Keller ISD (2022), Escambia County School District (2023), Marion Independent School District (2023).