Masterminds follows a group of kids in a small, perfect suburb town called Serenity, where they are taught how to be honest, kind, and good people. Interestingly, they also don't know what murder is, because the curriculum excludes violence and other bad things. Soon, the group figures out that something's definitely wrong with their town and end up learning some very surprising secrets about themselves.

All the main characters in this book are very different and unique, and so are easy to tell apart despite the switching first person POVs. I love all of them.

The twists? Perfect. I knew something weird was going on in Serenity, but I never once guessed about what they were hiding there.

AN EXPERIMENT FOR CLONING MASTER CRIMINALS???

I WAS SHOOK. That reveal is one of the best ones I've ever read period.

The book stays interesting and keeps the stakes high throughout, with good pacing and numerous well-written, tension-filled moments. Very recommended!