Is The Escape Game Worth Reading?
by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss
Ada’s Score
Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss join forces for a pulse-pounding YA thriller set on a nail-biting escape room game show where the competition turns deadly when a real murder occurs on set. The protagonists must navigate the challenge of solving scripted puzzles while simultaneously untangling an actual crime happening around them — and trying to avoid becoming the next victim. Meyer's gift for plotting and Moss's sharp voice combine to create a breathless, cinematic read that will keep readers guessing until the very last page. Packed with twists, dark humor, and genuine menace, this is YA thriller writing at its most entertaining.
“Clever, creepy, and completely unputdownable — Meyer and Moss make a dream team for this high-stakes YA thriller. Read it in one sitting.”
Ada Brief
AI reading intelligence“Clever, creepy, and completely unputdownable — Meyer and Moss make a dream team for this high-stakes YA thriller. Read it in one sitting.”
Ada’s reservations
Meyer and Moss construct clever puzzles, but the murder mystery at the center is disappointingly predictable — experienced thriller readers will spot the killer early. The premise outshines the plot.
Ada’s score reflects both strengths and reservations.
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Ada’s Score Breakdown
4.2
This breakdown reflects how Ada weighs the book’s strengths and flaws, not aggregated reader data.
Common Questions About The Escape Game
- Is The Escape Game worth reading?
- Clever, creepy, and completely unputdownable — Meyer and Moss make a dream team for this high-stakes YA thriller. Read it in one sitting. Ada rates it 4.2 out of 5.
- What are the main weaknesses of The Escape Game?
- Meyer and Moss construct clever puzzles, but the murder mystery at the center is disappointingly predictable — experienced thriller readers will spot the killer early. The premise outshines the plot.
