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Alyson Gerber

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Boston, The United States

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https://alysongerber.com

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Children's, Mystery, Middle Grade

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February 2012

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Alyson Gerber is the NYTimes and USA TODAY bestselling author of The Liars Society series and critically acclaimed, middle grade novels. A former marketing director, Alyson earned her MFA in creative writing at the New School. She grew up in New England and now lives in New York City with her family. Follow her @AlysonGerber and at alysongerber.com

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Average rating: 4.16 · 10,360 ratings · 1,694 reviews · 7 distinct works • Similar authors

	Braced 4.19 avg rating — 2,897 ratings — published 2017 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Liars Society (The Liars Society #1) 4.05 avg rating — 2,783 ratings — published 2024 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Focused 4.15 avg rating — 2,436 ratings — published 2019 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Risky Game (The Liars Society #2) 4.26 avg rating — 924 ratings — published 2025 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Taking Up Space 4.20 avg rating — 925 ratings — published 2021 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Secret Escape (The Liars Society #3) 4.39 avg rating — 395 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dangerous Hunt: The Liars Society, Book 4 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Liars Society (3 books)
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Alyson Gerber rated a book it was amazing Unidentified by Christina Diaz Gonzalez (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I love Unidentified!! The premise, the characters, and the twisty mystery keep you on the edge of your seat. Must read!
Sep 30, 2026 10:39AM · 2 likes · like · see review
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Alyson Gerber liked Yapha's review of A Risky Game (The Liars Society #2): "I love the puzzles, twists, and suspense that is woven through this book! It is indeed "Inheritance Games for Middle Grade." It picks up right where the first book left off, at the prestigious and exclusive Boston school with Weatherby, Jack, and fri" Read more of this review »
Feb 26, 2025 10:43AM · see review
Alyson Gerber rated a book it was amazing Isle of Ever (Isle of Ever, #1) by Jen Calonita (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I loved everything about this edge-of-your seat, series starter. The characters, the setting, the story are magical and exciting. You won't be able to put this book down. ...more
Dec 03, 2024 12:09PM · 3 likes · like · see review
Alyson Gerber and 6 other people liked Katie Reilley's review of The Liars Society (The Liars Society #1): "My first read of 2024 was incredible! Told through the voice of two narrators, The Liars Society will be a huge hit with fans of middle grade mystery. Weatherby is a skilled sailor thanks to her next-door neighbor, “Uncle” Skip. When her skills get h" Read more of this review »
Dec 02, 2024 05:41AM · see review
Alyson Gerber voted for First Lie Wins as Readers' Favorite Mystery & Thriller in the Opening Round of the 2024 Goodreads Choice Awards. Cast Your Vote
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Quotes by Alyson Gerber (?)

“I guess when you don't have another choice, you have to make things happen for yourself, or they won't.”
― Alyson Gerber, Braced

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“I guess change is pretty scary. Even if it's the good kind.”
― Alyson Gerber, Braced

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“Winning is power. I need power to keep the people I care about safe.”
― Alyson Gerber, A Secret Escape

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Polls

This poll is for our 13+ yo September BOTM Group Read. Please vote for one book, however, you can also vote for one book on the 12- yo poll. Please see comments for additional notes as needed.

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

5 votes 27.8%

Fractured by Gordon G. Bowman

4 votes 22.2%

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price

4 votes 22.2%

Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson

3 votes 16.7%

The Goodbye Season by Marian Hale

1 vote 5.6%

Braced by Alyson Gerber

1 vote 5.6%

18 total votes

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