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STAGS
STAGS | M A Bennett
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Nine students. Three bloodsports. One deadly weekend. A twisting thriller for fans of Looking for Alaska and The Secret History. It is the autumn term and Greer MacDonald is struggling to settle into the sixth form at the exclusive St. Aidan the Great boarding school, known to its privileged pupils as S.T.A.G.S. Just when she despairs of making friends Greer receives a mysterious invitation with three words embossed upon on it: huntin' shootin' fishin'. When Greer learns that the invitation is to spend the half term weekend at the country manor of Henry de Warlencourt, the most popular and wealthy boy at S.T.A.G.S., she is as surprised as she is flattered. But when Greer joins the other chosen few at the ancient and sprawling Longcross Hall, she realises that Henry's parents are not at home; the only adults present are a cohort of eerily compliant servants. The students are at the mercy of their capricious host, and, over the next three days, as the three bloodsports - hunting, shooting and fishing - become increasingly dark and twisted, Greer comes to the horrifying realisation that those being hunted are not wild game, but the very misfits Henry has brought with him from school...
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hollylynnbee
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Excited to start a new book! My last book lost my attention. 2 books behind on my read list so this is still my May book. 🦌

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kera_11
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oh yay another book about rich white boys getting away with literal murder. honestly kinda boring, you‘re told it‘s suspenseful but the plot doesn‘t reflect that, and the main character is honestly annoying and dumb. i hear this might be a movie ? interesting choice.

LibrarianRyan I agree. I didn't love this book, but didn't hate it. It has been done better. But they are making this into a movie???? So many better choices in the genre. 2y
KelsiTaylor I told you it wasn‘t that great🤷🏻‍♀️ 2y
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Alanyaaass Oohhh I‘ve been umming and ahhimg about reading this. Would you recommend?? 6y
CatAndKindle To be honest it freaked me out a little. Very straightforward plot, nothing groundbreaking but now i feel haunted by stags and antlers so it must have had an effect. I really enjoyed it though. 6y
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leish0727
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Stags by m.a. bennett its one deadly weekend #books #booklover #bookaddict #stagsbooks

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TCLinrow
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A great YA story with some thrilling elements. The story and the main characters issues were relatable. Typical teenage issues with a murderous twist 😊 Not a true thriller I don't think, but there was a good suspense to it at times ❤🧡💛

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Leanne.loves.books
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I really enjoyed this book. It is written really well and the plot develops nicely. There are not big parts that are unnecessary. It flows. It has a great twist at the end so although you may think it is probably predictable, it isn‘t. It highlights social status differences and has old traditions and also some modern elements. It is an easy going read that I read in one sitting. I just did not want to put it down! 5* read.

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LibrarianRyan
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Last post for #YAWednesday (I think) is STAGS. If you like We We're Liars or One of Us is Lying you might enjoy this. It's a slow burn but still a mystery. It is currently a stand alone but could have a sequel. More girly but some guys may like, but maybe not many. Boarding school mystery.

Appropriate 8th and up. Maybe 6th, it's relatively clean but strict parents may take exception.

TheFunkyBookworm “Boarding school mystery” = magic words! I just finished The Broken Girls which is also a mystery surrounding a boarding school. Not YA, but I think some of my mature readers could handle it....maybe I‘ll start them off with this one first! 6y
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TCLinrow
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@JoScho #Manicmonday
📙My grandad and my mum were both huge readers so they supplied me with books, but I guess it was my dad who made me a book lover... he was dyslexic so I used to read to him and watch the awe on his face as he learnt why my mum and I liked books so much 😊 ❤💙💜
📘Any time I'm not working is my favourite time to read 😁
📗There are far too many to list!!!

JoScho 📚😊❤️ 6y
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LibrarianRyan
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3.5⭐️ This was an interesting world to explore. I found much of the book to be predictable but I still found it enjoyable to read. The book leaves itself open for a sequel, and to say why would give to much away. It doesn‘t need a sequel, as the ending is part of a device plot the reader can see coming a mile away, but one could be made, and I think readers would follow.

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GerardtheBookworm
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A private academy holds dark secrets. What if the game the mean kids were hunting was you?

See my review here:
https://youtu.be/TrAaeJAk6JQ

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LibrarianRyan
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Love this line.

Meeko93 🐰 7y
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LibrarianRyan
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I don't know if this is a fav or not as I've not started it yet. But we shall see. #favoritethriller #marchmadness

somebooksaround Omg I just was looking at this at target! 😂🙌 I hope you enjoy! 7y
TommieMarie74 Love the cover! 😍 7y
GatheringBooks that is one awesome cover 7y
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ashesofabookdragon
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Ahhhh been waiting for this book to come out!! So I had to go and immediately grab it yesterday~ 😍😍 #stags #feburarytbr #ya #yalit #reading

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ReadingSusan
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Well I loved this book! One of my favorite kind of YA books are boarding school books. It‘s a terrific way to get those pesky parents out of the way! This book was a terrific boarding school mystery with a side of psychological thriller. I only hope there will be a second book. Am enjoying a little chick fil a for dinner tonight before the rush of holiday food this weekend!

TricksyTails I love those fries! Just wanted to send love and hugs! ♥️ Thinking of you and Dizzy. 😽 7y
ReadingSusan @TricksyTails thank you so much! She has been doing so well the last few days. I am hoping she can hold out past my birthday next month. 7y
TricksyTails I will keep sending positive vibes and healing energy her way! ♥️ 7y
ReadingSusan @TricksyTails thank you 💕💕 7y
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ReadingSusan
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So after four long years my mother in law finally moved out so I am curled up in a chair in my dining room which she was using for a room. So happy to have my house back!

Zelma I can completely understand the relief. Yay for getting your house back! (edited) 7y
minkyb You must be a saint! 7y
Tamra Wow! 7y
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silentrequiem Congratulations! Must be a relief. 7y
Lcsmcat I thought it was hard having “refugees” living with us for a year- don‘t know how you did FOUR. 😲 7y
ReadingSusan @Zelma it‘s wonderful. 7y
ReadingSusan @minkyb no not at all. My thoughts were often quite mean. Ha ha. I just tried not to let them out. 7y
ReadingSusan @Lcsmcat it was QUITE difficult. Especially because she was very sick and had to be taken to appointments four days a week. Once she had her surgery and I went back to work it got really annoying because she wasn‘t doing what she was supposed to get better. Glad she was well enough to move back back home 7y
Anna40 You truly are a saint. I probably would divorce my husband if I had to take my mother- in- law in for 4 years!!!!! 7y
ReadingSusan @Anna40 🤣🤣 My patience was definitely gone. (edited) 7y
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ReadingSusan
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Quick lunch break read! Today‘s my last day of work for four days! 🎄

Cathythoughts Wooohooo Holliday‘s 7y
Velvetfur Ooihhh that food looks lovely 😀🍴🍲 7y
ReadingSusan @Velvetfur it was delicious! 7y
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StarsBish
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Could have made a really interesting premise but I found the whole thing very flat. The characters really lacked depth and won't stay with me. You find out at the beginning how the story ends and although it didn't exactly end with it, the additional 'twists' felt rushed and predictable. Definitely left room for a follow up book but I wouldn't pick it up. Also, what's with all the movie references?

IsabellvD Just read it, felt the same way about it. 7y
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HiddenGemBooks
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Greer is struggling to settle into the Great boarding school, known as S.T.A.G.S. Until she receives a mysterious invitation with three words embossed on it: huntin' shootin' fishin'. The invitation to spend the weekend at the country manor of Henry de Warlencourt.

But Henry's parents are not at home. The students are at the mercy of the host. as the sports continue, she realizes that those being hunted are the misfits Henry brought from school.

kamoorephoto You like all the books I like... 7y
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LibrarianRyan
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That cover isn't that original. I've seen it before, but the book sounds interesting. Feb 18. #coverlove #YAedition

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MrsHBooks
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Starting this on the bus! I love the cover with its textured leather look/feel.

tammysue Welcome to Litsy! 😊 7y
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Missusb
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My August reads. I had several relief teaching days last month, and sometimes it's impossible to read in front of a class, even though they are working diligently. This was the last month of #RSO reading for the year (October titles), so I should be reading a wider range, or something different, or maybe nothing at all for a while. #whoknows #notme #stats #readingmonth #bestofaugust #anditsaugust

Ms_T 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y
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IReadThereforeIBlog
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M. A. Bennett's debut YA novel is a predictable thriller that can't escape the flaws in its premise and is further hampered by bland characterisation (notably of the antagonist who never rises above the page) and Bennett's reliance on referring to films as a shorthand for description.

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BookishMouse
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Buddy reading this with @Hearthstone and Beccy after picking up at YALC. M.A Bennett was lovely and has a cute autograph!