Such a great read! 
 I recently read another book (Liars Inc) and when I wrote my review I saw someone had said that Jasper Dent was such a better (and similar) book. So of course I had to go buy it for comparison's sake. 
 The only similarities I found was that they're both murder mystery and the lead character is a teen male. I guess that's pretty similar to some though. 
 Ok, I'll start off by saying that I'm not a huge fan of teen boy narrative. I get the appeal though. No drama with friends, more fight scenes, we don't have to constantly discuss how pretty he is. But I never really feel a connect with the character bc of this. 
 Jasper Dent isn't much different. I feel the author did a decent job of trying to make us feel connected so I give props there. I felt a click as a former "I had a super awful parent too" kind of connections. 
 I won't spoil anything but I will say that while I saw one twist coming I didn't see the other. And I pride myself for typically being able to see them. The author does a great job of adding doubt to everyone, even those characters that you feel pretty certain are a "good guy" you just can't be 100% certain. 
 This series had a very Dexter feel to it. Which I appreciate. It's gruesome and gory without being disgusting or even weird. 
 Also worth noting that this book took me two whole days to read, that's long for me. I feel like the disconnect with the main character probably would give most a slow start and there may even be those that give up on it. If you can make it to the introduction of another narrative then you're good but it was slow going before that.