I can definitely see The Agathas becoming the YA mystery series that ignites a love of the Chrisite classics in a new generation of readers.

From the very beginning, I was entranced by the fast-paced narrative filled with teenage drama, shady characters and heightened tension. There are so many red herrings that sprout along the way, you won't know who to trust.

The balance between a suspenseful plot-driven story and authentic character development is appeasingly conveyed via a dual POV narrative. I really got a sense of who Alice and Iris are beneath the high school clicks, and I think my teenage self could identify with both of the girls in some ways.

I loved all the nuanced nods to Agatha Christie throughout the book, from our MC's channelling Agathas's fictional sleuths for encouragement, to the curation of quotes from Christie's mysteries at the beginning of chapters.

Thank you to @harperkidsau and @tandemcollective global for my #gifted copy and yet another fun readalong. This may have been my favourite one yet!

If you enjoy getting lost in the worlds of Veronica Mars or Riverdale or reading YA thrillers like the Karen M Mcmanus' One of Us series, then you'll love The Agathas.

I can't wait to see what is next for the Castle Cove sleuths.