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Little White Lies
The first time Lou meets mysterious Christian, she knows he is The One. But Christian is hiding a terrible secret. Why does he clam up every time Lou asks about his past? Why doesn’t he have any family photos, and why does he dye his blond hair black? When Christian’s house goes up in flames, his tires are slashed, and he flees for his life, Lou insists on going with him. But as Christian’s secret is unveiled in front of the whole world, it seems everything he’s ever told Lou is a lie. Can what the media are saying about him really be true? Should Lou trust him? Or is she in grave danger? And what if their accidental meeting wasn’t an accident at all...?
384 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 2013
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Katie Dale
157 books156 followersI love nothing more than creating characters - both on page and on-stage! I studied English Literature at Sheffield University, spent a year at UNC-Chapel Hill, followed by a crazy year at Mountview drama school, a national Shakespeare tour, and back-packing through South-East Asia. I love all genres, and am busily working on a variety of projects from novels to picture-books - whilst playing the odd princess/assassin/zombie in-between!
Find out more about me at katiedaleuk.blogspot.com
My debut YA/Crossover novel SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE was published by Simon & Schuster in February 2012, won both the Stockport Mad About Books Award and Oldham Brilliant Books Award, and is being published all over the world. My second YA novel, LITTLE WHITE LIES, is more of a thriller about justice, identity and loyalty. It won the UKYA Blogger Award for "Best Ending" and is out now in the UK, and out tomorrow in the US and Canada.
At the other end of the scale my humorous rhyming FAIRY TALE TWISTS series (Orchard Books) takes a selection of familiar fairytale characters and reveals their version of events - as you've never seen them before!
SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE: When Rosie's mother, Trudie, dies from Huntington's Disease, Rosie's grief is intensified by the fear that she will also inherit the fatal illness. Until she discovers that Trudie was not her real mother after all - that Rosie was secretly swapped at birth with a sickly baby destined to die...
Devastated that her whole life has been a lie, Rosie tags along on her ex-boyfriend's gap year trip to secretly trace her birth mother. But as Rosie delves into her past and discovers yet more of her family's deeply-buried secrets and lies, she is left with a heart-breaking dilemma - to continue living a lie, or to reveal a truth that will shatter the lives of everyone around her...
Read Chapter One Here! http://katiedaleuk.blogspot.com/p/sne...
Find out more about me at katiedaleuk.blogspot.com
My debut YA/Crossover novel SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE was published by Simon & Schuster in February 2012, won both the Stockport Mad About Books Award and Oldham Brilliant Books Award, and is being published all over the world. My second YA novel, LITTLE WHITE LIES, is more of a thriller about justice, identity and loyalty. It won the UKYA Blogger Award for "Best Ending" and is out now in the UK, and out tomorrow in the US and Canada.
At the other end of the scale my humorous rhyming FAIRY TALE TWISTS series (Orchard Books) takes a selection of familiar fairytale characters and reveals their version of events - as you've never seen them before!
SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE: When Rosie's mother, Trudie, dies from Huntington's Disease, Rosie's grief is intensified by the fear that she will also inherit the fatal illness. Until she discovers that Trudie was not her real mother after all - that Rosie was secretly swapped at birth with a sickly baby destined to die...
Devastated that her whole life has been a lie, Rosie tags along on her ex-boyfriend's gap year trip to secretly trace her birth mother. But as Rosie delves into her past and discovers yet more of her family's deeply-buried secrets and lies, she is left with a heart-breaking dilemma - to continue living a lie, or to reveal a truth that will shatter the lives of everyone around her...
Read Chapter One Here! http://katiedaleuk.blogspot.com/p/sne...
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January 20, 2018
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Finally, a mystery book is done right! Little White Lies was everything I hoped it would be, and even more. I wouldn't say for myself that I'm a fan of mystery books, but I think it's mostly because so very few of them manage to really keep you guessing throughout the whole book. Little White Lies did exactly that.
When Lou starts college, she's not like every other freshman, she has a new identity and she's constantly living in fear that someone might recognize her and reveal her true identity. Then, she meets Christian, a guy who's even more reluctant to share things about his life than she is. This, of course, peeks her curiosity and she's determined to find out more about him. But who is lying to whom? And what happens when everyone has their own secrets and things just get more and more confusing. A tangled web of Little White Lies.
This book may be a mystery, but it is also so much more. A roller coaster of emotions. There is so much lies and secrets, guilt and judgment, innocence and forgiveness. And love. Even when the truth was told, there were so much lies around that it was hard to decide who is telling the truth and who is trying to keep their head alive and free. Those were the moments when the trust was of great importance. Deciding whom to trust was crucial.
Because of all those things, this book was full of adrenaline, fast paced and there are twists and turns on every other page. It was hard to put it down when the time for sleep came. The mystery will keep you guessing and wanting more. You'll be trying to figure it out, but it'll be hard to work with what little information you have and without knowing if it's the truth or just one of the lies. Katie Dale really has a gift for creating a mystery perfect in every sense.
For me, the characters are the weakest point of this book. I'm not saying I had a problem with any of the characters, I actually liked them, but I don't think they were memorable. If you ask me in a few months time, I don't think I'm going to remember who Lou or Christian were, much less Vix or Kenny.
This being said, Little White Lies is a perfect read for any mystery lover. And even those who don't find themselves in the last sentence, if you give this book a try, you may end up liking it just like I did. You never know until you read something.
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Finally, a mystery book is done right! Little White Lies was everything I hoped it would be, and even more. I wouldn't say for myself that I'm a fan of mystery books, but I think it's mostly because so very few of them manage to really keep you guessing throughout the whole book. Little White Lies did exactly that.
When Lou starts college, she's not like every other freshman, she has a new identity and she's constantly living in fear that someone might recognize her and reveal her true identity. Then, she meets Christian, a guy who's even more reluctant to share things about his life than she is. This, of course, peeks her curiosity and she's determined to find out more about him. But who is lying to whom? And what happens when everyone has their own secrets and things just get more and more confusing. A tangled web of Little White Lies.
This book may be a mystery, but it is also so much more. A roller coaster of emotions. There is so much lies and secrets, guilt and judgment, innocence and forgiveness. And love. Even when the truth was told, there were so much lies around that it was hard to decide who is telling the truth and who is trying to keep their head alive and free. Those were the moments when the trust was of great importance. Deciding whom to trust was crucial.
Because of all those things, this book was full of adrenaline, fast paced and there are twists and turns on every other page. It was hard to put it down when the time for sleep came. The mystery will keep you guessing and wanting more. You'll be trying to figure it out, but it'll be hard to work with what little information you have and without knowing if it's the truth or just one of the lies. Katie Dale really has a gift for creating a mystery perfect in every sense.
For me, the characters are the weakest point of this book. I'm not saying I had a problem with any of the characters, I actually liked them, but I don't think they were memorable. If you ask me in a few months time, I don't think I'm going to remember who Lou or Christian were, much less Vix or Kenny.
This being said, Little White Lies is a perfect read for any mystery lover. And even those who don't find themselves in the last sentence, if you give this book a try, you may end up liking it just like I did. You never know until you read something.
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February 10, 2015
I am very disappointed in Little White Lies. Have you seen the ratings on goodreads? I am definitely in the minority when it comes to how I rate and feel about Little White Lies. Bottom line, I disliked it and thought half of what went on in the book to be completely ridiculous. It is a mystery contemporary but all I got was full on romance until the last 100 pages or so. Lou starts university, which is only mentioned very briefly at the beginning. Don't you think a university student would spend the majority of their time at university? that wasn't the case for Lou. Also, she has a 'best friend' who she literally met two weeks ago. Wow, they sure jump to best friend status fast. Then we've got the Christian infatuation (which is justified later one). However, I just couldn't get into his character especially since I knew something was up with him (and predicted 100% correctly). It was too much of a soap opera for me. When finally, I actually gasp at a revelation, immediately taints that fantastic twist by the most cliche plot line ever. I know I am being vague but I can't spoil anything. Which is why 90% of my frustration can only be told in coded sentences.
As for the characters, the only person I actually liked was Kenny. He was typical rich kid but I found him really endearing and wanted more scenes with him.. plus he's a hacker, how cool is that? unfortunately I can't say the same about the other flat characters, including Lou. A last thing I disliked is the use of heavy hinting. It was done in such a n obvious way that I would have preferred the revelation to happen early on. I was rolling my eyes thinking if the author thinks the readers are that clueless to not guess everything from the beginning. I just really wasn't impressed. I only recommend it to fans of light mysteries and heavy romance readers (if you can get over the cliches).
As for the characters, the only person I actually liked was Kenny. He was typical rich kid but I found him really endearing and wanted more scenes with him.. plus he's a hacker, how cool is that? unfortunately I can't say the same about the other flat characters, including Lou. A last thing I disliked is the use of heavy hinting. It was done in such a n obvious way that I would have preferred the revelation to happen early on. I was rolling my eyes thinking if the author thinks the readers are that clueless to not guess everything from the beginning. I just really wasn't impressed. I only recommend it to fans of light mysteries and heavy romance readers (if you can get over the cliches).
June 15, 2015
Well, let me just start off by saying how un-stereo-typical this book is. Little White Lies kept my on my toes! I wrote out two predictions, two very well thought out predictions, AND THEY BOTH WEREN’T TRUE!! There are so many twists and turns in this story. Once I thought I was going to predict something, the story went in an opposite way. And this plot-twisting book still kept me engaged! I wasn't ever bored reading this book.
While reading, I was so absorbed into Lou’s character… it was like I was actually seeing this book through Lou’s eyes. That normally doesn’t happen to me. At least, not often. So when Lou had her doubt’s they became mine too. I didn't know who to trust in this story, because I got so caught up in it.
THAT ENDING! One of the best endings Ive read in a long, long time. The ending… the ending left me so, so happy. I am so happy for the characters, its ridiculous. I actually threw the book on the ground and squealed.
Don't get me wrong though. Little White Lies is a serious book. The scenes are quick but the author gives touches on police violence, and racist police. And drunks. So there are some particularly rough scenes, and this book actually gave me a small panic attack. (Don’t worry, it was over in a minute)
[EDIT]: Upon looking back on this story, I cant decide if Little White Lies is a New Adult book (because they are 19) or if this is a Young Adult book. I'm on the fence about that...
While reading, I was so absorbed into Lou’s character… it was like I was actually seeing this book through Lou’s eyes. That normally doesn’t happen to me. At least, not often. So when Lou had her doubt’s they became mine too. I didn't know who to trust in this story, because I got so caught up in it.
THAT ENDING! One of the best endings Ive read in a long, long time. The ending… the ending left me so, so happy. I am so happy for the characters, its ridiculous. I actually threw the book on the ground and squealed.
Don't get me wrong though. Little White Lies is a serious book. The scenes are quick but the author gives touches on police violence, and racist police. And drunks. So there are some particularly rough scenes, and this book actually gave me a small panic attack. (Don’t worry, it was over in a minute)
[EDIT]: Upon looking back on this story, I cant decide if Little White Lies is a New Adult book (because they are 19) or if this is a Young Adult book. I'm on the fence about that...
December 7, 2014
Little White Lies is a thought provoking story of guilt and innocence, prejudice and judgment. It's a moving and insightful tale that makes you stop and wonder about things like the justice system and how bullet-proof it really is, or how seemingly unimportant decisions can turn into real pivotal points of our lives, altering our fates in unpredictable ways. It's also a story of lies and regret, and - ultimately - of trust, love and forgiveness.
This book is about Lou (not her real name), who assumes a new identity and moves from London to Sheffield, trying to escape her tragic past. There she meets Christian, who also moved there not long ago. These two connect right away and they seem perfect for each other - almost destined to be together - but Christian is obviously keeping secrets. He's always busy and running off somewhere, never stays for a drink after work and doesn't want to go on a date with Lou for reasons only known to himself. Is he hiding something? And what about Lou? What is her reason for running away and starting a new life? There's so much more to these two than you could ever imagine... They both have secrets and they both are lying.. The question is: why?
Every now and then, I like a book thoroughly grounded in reality, one that isn't too far fetched or completely unlikely. Little White Lies has a very believable plot. The characters are on the realistic side and it's easy to get absorbed in their stories, easy to care about the outcome. I liked Lou and Christian, as well as Kenny and Vix (the side-kicks), I even liked Gran (Lou's grandma) even though we didn't see a whole lot of her. They didn't exactly sweep me of my feet and I didn't lose any sleep wondering what will happen to them, but I did care about them and thought they were well developed.
I am a big fan of Katie Dale's writing style. She's really great at writing books that are heartfelt and meaningful, filled with powerful messages, thought-provoking themes and a whole spectrum of feelings. Little White Lies isn't especially fast-paced or action-packed, but neither was Katie's previous book, Someone Else's Life. They're both rather mellow contemporaries that explore some difficult themes (Someone Else's Life is, among another things, about Huntington's disease). I really enjoyed reading both and I think fans of Katie McGarry and K.A. Tucker will have a really good time with them, too. Especially with Little White Lies.
Overall, Little White Lies is a good book - well plotted, captivating and meaningful. It shines a new light on some important things, like police investigations that aren't thorough enough to uncover the truth (at least the WHOLE truth), lying about the evidence and vigilantism. This was quite a fascinating read and I'm now even more excited for Katie Dale's next book!
This book is about Lou (not her real name), who assumes a new identity and moves from London to Sheffield, trying to escape her tragic past. There she meets Christian, who also moved there not long ago. These two connect right away and they seem perfect for each other - almost destined to be together - but Christian is obviously keeping secrets. He's always busy and running off somewhere, never stays for a drink after work and doesn't want to go on a date with Lou for reasons only known to himself. Is he hiding something? And what about Lou? What is her reason for running away and starting a new life? There's so much more to these two than you could ever imagine... They both have secrets and they both are lying.. The question is: why?
Every now and then, I like a book thoroughly grounded in reality, one that isn't too far fetched or completely unlikely. Little White Lies has a very believable plot. The characters are on the realistic side and it's easy to get absorbed in their stories, easy to care about the outcome. I liked Lou and Christian, as well as Kenny and Vix (the side-kicks), I even liked Gran (Lou's grandma) even though we didn't see a whole lot of her. They didn't exactly sweep me of my feet and I didn't lose any sleep wondering what will happen to them, but I did care about them and thought they were well developed.
I am a big fan of Katie Dale's writing style. She's really great at writing books that are heartfelt and meaningful, filled with powerful messages, thought-provoking themes and a whole spectrum of feelings. Little White Lies isn't especially fast-paced or action-packed, but neither was Katie's previous book, Someone Else's Life. They're both rather mellow contemporaries that explore some difficult themes (Someone Else's Life is, among another things, about Huntington's disease). I really enjoyed reading both and I think fans of Katie McGarry and K.A. Tucker will have a really good time with them, too. Especially with Little White Lies.
Overall, Little White Lies is a good book - well plotted, captivating and meaningful. It shines a new light on some important things, like police investigations that aren't thorough enough to uncover the truth (at least the WHOLE truth), lying about the evidence and vigilantism. This was quite a fascinating read and I'm now even more excited for Katie Dale's next book!
July 28, 2013
UK author Katie Dale's second novel is equally as strong and compelling as her first. It throws up difficult questions about love and loyalty which got me to question what I would do in the same situation.
Lou is starting a new life at university when she meets Christian. He seems very secretive and doesn't like to talk about himself. She seems determined to get to the bottom of who he really is but when the truth is unravelled whose side will she be on? The story follows the two of them as their lives literally collide with explosive and shocking results.
The first half of the book introduces the main characters - Lou and the gorgeous but mysterious Christian. The second half takes everything you thought you knew about them and turns it on it's head, with some shocking revelations and lots of surprising twists and turns. Things are no longer black and white and the characters have some interesting choices to make about their futures.
I guessed one of the plot twists from some of the clues which were provided quite early on but another was a major surprise. I enjoyed that element of the book - that not everything is just laid out for the reader and you're made to work to get to the bottom of things. I always felt like the ground was shifting beneath my feet as, along with Lou, I attempted to solve the puzzle.
'Little White Lies' had an intriguing and gripping plot with an emotional intensity which really hits you head on. I'm looking forward to seeing what subject Katie Dale will turn her hand to next as she seems a very versatile author who isn't afraid of confronting difficult topics.
Lou is starting a new life at university when she meets Christian. He seems very secretive and doesn't like to talk about himself. She seems determined to get to the bottom of who he really is but when the truth is unravelled whose side will she be on? The story follows the two of them as their lives literally collide with explosive and shocking results.
The first half of the book introduces the main characters - Lou and the gorgeous but mysterious Christian. The second half takes everything you thought you knew about them and turns it on it's head, with some shocking revelations and lots of surprising twists and turns. Things are no longer black and white and the characters have some interesting choices to make about their futures.
I guessed one of the plot twists from some of the clues which were provided quite early on but another was a major surprise. I enjoyed that element of the book - that not everything is just laid out for the reader and you're made to work to get to the bottom of things. I always felt like the ground was shifting beneath my feet as, along with Lou, I attempted to solve the puzzle.
'Little White Lies' had an intriguing and gripping plot with an emotional intensity which really hits you head on. I'm looking forward to seeing what subject Katie Dale will turn her hand to next as she seems a very versatile author who isn't afraid of confronting difficult topics.
January 27, 2015
Another fantastic read from a UK author who is fast becoming a favourite author of mine. I thoroughly enjoyed every page and can't wait for the author to write more YA novels for me to devour.
Like Katie's previous novel Little White Lies was fast paced and engaging throughout. The storyline twists and turn keeping you getting for the outset and is an emotional roller coaster. I'm deliberately going to keep this review short because I don't want to spoil it for anyone but I will say that I loved it and didn't want to put it down as I wanted to know what happened next. I loved the main character Lou and was fascinated with uncovering her secrets and past and I equally loved Christian and finding out more about him and the reasons why he was equally mysterious.
A brilliant YA which I will be highly recommending far and wide.
Like Katie's previous novel Little White Lies was fast paced and engaging throughout. The storyline twists and turn keeping you getting for the outset and is an emotional roller coaster. I'm deliberately going to keep this review short because I don't want to spoil it for anyone but I will say that I loved it and didn't want to put it down as I wanted to know what happened next. I loved the main character Lou and was fascinated with uncovering her secrets and past and I equally loved Christian and finding out more about him and the reasons why he was equally mysterious.
A brilliant YA which I will be highly recommending far and wide.
March 24, 2015
Gah!!! Something is wrong with me! I didn't like this at all.
December 30, 2014
Little White Lies incorporated everything awesome about suspense novels and everything action packed about young adult novels and combined them to make one awesome story. Suspense is hard for young adult but Katie Dale managed to craft a wonderful story that kept me guessing until the very end.
If you follow me on Twitter or Goodreads, you might have seen some status updates about the main character. She annoyed me for a good portion of the book. Her actions made no sense to me and I couldn’t understand why she wouldn’t just give up. She practically stalked this guy Christian and every time he turned her down for a date she would not take the hint. It actually got to be a bit stalkerish (that’s totally a word.) I was quite upset with how she was acting and I just wanted to slap some sense into her. My feelings towards Lou changed about halfway through the book though. Christian wasn’t the only one with secrets and once Lou’s started to come out, her behavior started to make a little more sense. I can’t say too much without giving things away but just trust me that her behavior won’t annoy you so much once you get to a certain point. In fact, you’ll probably start to like her a lot, just like I did.
The cast of characters in Little White Lies were a strong mix of personalities. Lou was a little shy, quiet, smart, but with a great sense of humor. She was a bit awkward which only made me love her more. Her best friend, Vix, was her exact opposite. She was outgoing, a little crazy, and pretty much the perfect balance for Lou. Kenny was funny but there was just something about him that I didn’t love. He always seemed a bit sketchy. As for Christian, he was a hard person to get a read on. He was very mysterious and sometimes a little rude. I could understand why Lou was a bit attracted to him but I didn’t get her obsession. He seemed like any other guy just with a few more secrets than most.
The mystery is truly what kept me reading. It was hinted at early on in the story but I really had no clue how things would play out. I couldn’t, for the life of me, figure out how everything was going to tie together. Katie Dale did a great job with that aspect of the story. Even if I could figure out one thing I’d be completely clueless about something else.
Overall, Little White Lies really is perfect for fans of suspense. I look forward to reading more from Katie Dale.
If you follow me on Twitter or Goodreads, you might have seen some status updates about the main character. She annoyed me for a good portion of the book. Her actions made no sense to me and I couldn’t understand why she wouldn’t just give up. She practically stalked this guy Christian and every time he turned her down for a date she would not take the hint. It actually got to be a bit stalkerish (that’s totally a word.) I was quite upset with how she was acting and I just wanted to slap some sense into her. My feelings towards Lou changed about halfway through the book though. Christian wasn’t the only one with secrets and once Lou’s started to come out, her behavior started to make a little more sense. I can’t say too much without giving things away but just trust me that her behavior won’t annoy you so much once you get to a certain point. In fact, you’ll probably start to like her a lot, just like I did.
The cast of characters in Little White Lies were a strong mix of personalities. Lou was a little shy, quiet, smart, but with a great sense of humor. She was a bit awkward which only made me love her more. Her best friend, Vix, was her exact opposite. She was outgoing, a little crazy, and pretty much the perfect balance for Lou. Kenny was funny but there was just something about him that I didn’t love. He always seemed a bit sketchy. As for Christian, he was a hard person to get a read on. He was very mysterious and sometimes a little rude. I could understand why Lou was a bit attracted to him but I didn’t get her obsession. He seemed like any other guy just with a few more secrets than most.
The mystery is truly what kept me reading. It was hinted at early on in the story but I really had no clue how things would play out. I couldn’t, for the life of me, figure out how everything was going to tie together. Katie Dale did a great job with that aspect of the story. Even if I could figure out one thing I’d be completely clueless about something else.
Overall, Little White Lies really is perfect for fans of suspense. I look forward to reading more from Katie Dale.
November 15, 2013
Little White Lies encompasses a thought provoking thriller with an unusual coming of age story. Fast paced, the tension is maintained throughout in various forms making a compelling read.
Told in first person narrative from Lou’s perspective. Truths and lies are woven through the narrative with such skill making the reader question every aspect. Red herrings abound adding not only to the tension but also make you question the characters motives, relationships and interactions. In all honesty, I struggled with Lou initially, she is very judgmental, her opinion is easily swayed and she only views the world in black and white. In other words she has little perspective and her actions reflect this, at times causing a lot of frustration to the reader. This does, however, make her a very realistic teenager, for anyone that works with this age range you will understand why I say this.
Past events impacting the current situation are woven in snippets through the narrative aiding the mystery/thriller aspect of the story. As you are well aware by now, it’s the relationship/romance within the story that sways it for me (yes I’m shallow), I loved Christian, how he had to mature rapidly due to the situation he found himself in. I couldn’t reconcile certain revelations with him but understood how they shaped into the character we see in the book.
Events, friends and relationships all mix together with an action packed story-line, the main focus for me, was the character development via the events rather than the mystery/thriller itself. Lou especially had to take a long, hard look at herself and her believe system as the story progresses. Maturing with each revelation, forced to confront her assumptions and alter her perspective. Bringing into play the coming of age element I mentioned earlier.
This book is going down a storm in the school library where pupils are reading it in one sitting. Always a good sign ;)
Told in first person narrative from Lou’s perspective. Truths and lies are woven through the narrative with such skill making the reader question every aspect. Red herrings abound adding not only to the tension but also make you question the characters motives, relationships and interactions. In all honesty, I struggled with Lou initially, she is very judgmental, her opinion is easily swayed and she only views the world in black and white. In other words she has little perspective and her actions reflect this, at times causing a lot of frustration to the reader. This does, however, make her a very realistic teenager, for anyone that works with this age range you will understand why I say this.
Past events impacting the current situation are woven in snippets through the narrative aiding the mystery/thriller aspect of the story. As you are well aware by now, it’s the relationship/romance within the story that sways it for me (yes I’m shallow), I loved Christian, how he had to mature rapidly due to the situation he found himself in. I couldn’t reconcile certain revelations with him but understood how they shaped into the character we see in the book.
Events, friends and relationships all mix together with an action packed story-line, the main focus for me, was the character development via the events rather than the mystery/thriller itself. Lou especially had to take a long, hard look at herself and her believe system as the story progresses. Maturing with each revelation, forced to confront her assumptions and alter her perspective. Bringing into play the coming of age element I mentioned earlier.
This book is going down a storm in the school library where pupils are reading it in one sitting. Always a good sign ;)
December 16, 2014
Full of deception and intense emotions, LITTLE WHITE LIES doesn't hold back once the truth starts unfolding - it will knock you down, over and over again. Once you start reading this book, you won't be able to put it down... murder, love, lies, and complicated relationships...
Our dear sweet Lou has moved to start at a new school, with a new alias, to escape a tragedy that happened the year before. She doesn't want anyone to know who she is, not even her roommate. It seems that Lou is determined to start over - new haircolor, new town, new friends. Perhaps even a new crush?
Our aloof and dapper Christian is in no hurry to get to know Lou. Overly cautious, Christian keeps his distance and continues to make excuses, and pushes Lou away. But the girl is adamant. Where another girl would have given in to rejection, Lou is determined to figure out what Christian's story is, and how to help him. She needs to get to know him. And more importantly, she needs to know what his secrets are...
Little do we know that Lou is more than what she seems. Christian's life starts to unravel right before our eyes. And Lou is anxious to help him. But at what cost? And what are Lou's secrets? Is she running away from something? Or hiding? And what do they have to do with Christian?
LITTLE WHITE LIES is more than just its title - it is a huge web of lies! And everyone that discovers even the smallest bit of truth is thrust into the web and stuck in for good, until the very end! The suspense and thrill of every fact was believable and eventful! I was second guessing every character on every page... all the characters are engaging and amazing too! It's hard to choose a favorite, they all fit in so well!
There aren't enough words to describe how well Lou and Christian's story unravels...
Katie Dale's writing is captivating, intriguing and spellbinding! There is no way to predict the outcome of this story - everything just happens! If you're like me, too eager to know where the story is going, you will miss tiny little hints here and there. By the time I started to make any sort of prediction about any of the characters, things were unfurling right before me and taking a twist and turn for the worst... This is definitely a book for PRETTY LITTLE LIAR fans! A good mystery, drama and outcome! Read it now!!!
*A hardcover copy was sent to me from the publisher for the blog tour for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.
Our dear sweet Lou has moved to start at a new school, with a new alias, to escape a tragedy that happened the year before. She doesn't want anyone to know who she is, not even her roommate. It seems that Lou is determined to start over - new haircolor, new town, new friends. Perhaps even a new crush?
Our aloof and dapper Christian is in no hurry to get to know Lou. Overly cautious, Christian keeps his distance and continues to make excuses, and pushes Lou away. But the girl is adamant. Where another girl would have given in to rejection, Lou is determined to figure out what Christian's story is, and how to help him. She needs to get to know him. And more importantly, she needs to know what his secrets are...
Little do we know that Lou is more than what she seems. Christian's life starts to unravel right before our eyes. And Lou is anxious to help him. But at what cost? And what are Lou's secrets? Is she running away from something? Or hiding? And what do they have to do with Christian?
LITTLE WHITE LIES is more than just its title - it is a huge web of lies! And everyone that discovers even the smallest bit of truth is thrust into the web and stuck in for good, until the very end! The suspense and thrill of every fact was believable and eventful! I was second guessing every character on every page... all the characters are engaging and amazing too! It's hard to choose a favorite, they all fit in so well!
There aren't enough words to describe how well Lou and Christian's story unravels...
Katie Dale's writing is captivating, intriguing and spellbinding! There is no way to predict the outcome of this story - everything just happens! If you're like me, too eager to know where the story is going, you will miss tiny little hints here and there. By the time I started to make any sort of prediction about any of the characters, things were unfurling right before me and taking a twist and turn for the worst... This is definitely a book for PRETTY LITTLE LIAR fans! A good mystery, drama and outcome! Read it now!!!
*A hardcover copy was sent to me from the publisher for the blog tour for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.
October 10, 2013
Originally posted on www.serendipityreviews.co.uk
After reading this book, I can see why Katie Dale’s writing came so highly recommended to me. This book the tightest plot I’ve ever read. Nothing is wasted – every conversation, every action and every expression used are essential to the plot of the book. It’s one of those books that on finishing reading it, you find yourself wanting to pick to pieces to work out how the author made it so utterly brilliant.
The characters have interesting twists to them. No one is what they seem. Everyone has hidden secrets and excellent masks to hide behind. The author shows that nothing in life can be categorised as black or white. Society has been created from a kaleidoscope of colour. The author has displayed clearly that the human race are far from perfect. Yet these characters are accepting of the flaws of others. They love each other at their best, but are also accepting of each other at their worse.
I loved the friendship between Christian and Lou.They had so much stacked up against them. There is a line in the final chapter that really broke me and had me tears. It was a simple sentence made up of just four words and yet it just summed up the relationship between these two characters and really moved me.
As the story unfolds little by little, you find out snippets about each character that you are surprised to discover. The author keeps you on your toes right till the last page. I couldn’t put this book down. I had to find out the truth and searched through the pages for the answers I so desperately needed.
The subject matter of this book is extremely topical and shows intriguing glimpses of issues that have hit the headlines in recent years. Due to the well hidden nature of the plot, I can’t divulge any of them in this review.
This is a strong, compelling tale that makes you think. A fast paced, thrilling rollercoaster of emotions. A book I will be shouting about from the rooftops.
After reading this book, I can see why Katie Dale’s writing came so highly recommended to me. This book the tightest plot I’ve ever read. Nothing is wasted – every conversation, every action and every expression used are essential to the plot of the book. It’s one of those books that on finishing reading it, you find yourself wanting to pick to pieces to work out how the author made it so utterly brilliant.
The characters have interesting twists to them. No one is what they seem. Everyone has hidden secrets and excellent masks to hide behind. The author shows that nothing in life can be categorised as black or white. Society has been created from a kaleidoscope of colour. The author has displayed clearly that the human race are far from perfect. Yet these characters are accepting of the flaws of others. They love each other at their best, but are also accepting of each other at their worse.
I loved the friendship between Christian and Lou.They had so much stacked up against them. There is a line in the final chapter that really broke me and had me tears. It was a simple sentence made up of just four words and yet it just summed up the relationship between these two characters and really moved me.
As the story unfolds little by little, you find out snippets about each character that you are surprised to discover. The author keeps you on your toes right till the last page. I couldn’t put this book down. I had to find out the truth and searched through the pages for the answers I so desperately needed.
The subject matter of this book is extremely topical and shows intriguing glimpses of issues that have hit the headlines in recent years. Due to the well hidden nature of the plot, I can’t divulge any of them in this review.
This is a strong, compelling tale that makes you think. A fast paced, thrilling rollercoaster of emotions. A book I will be shouting about from the rooftops.
August 21, 2015
**Minor spoilers throughout**
I don't know whether to love or hate this book...
Lou is starting university at Sheffield, she meets a attractive guy at a coffee shop and practically stalks him while dealing with an unknown tragedy in her family. Christian (the attractive guy) acts oddly, not leaving his house after dark, keeping Lou at a distance and hanging out with old people. Lou and her friend Vic are dying to know why Christian is acting so suspicious and make it their mission to find out.
This book is written in the first person, Lou acts oblivious to the facts around her even though she knows what is going on all along. Half way through these facts are revealed but I think it would have worked much better if we knew Lou's real thoughts from the get go.
Also, some parts of the plot didn't make any sense. For example, Christians web of lies particularly focusing on evidence. I feel like this whole situation could have been avoided if he was just honest in the first place and handed over Poppy's belongings. The fact that Poppy's closest relatives didn't know she used a video website was baffling and the fact that the evidence they needed was exactly where it needed to be when they needed it was ridiculous.
I did like Lou and Christian even though there was a case of instalove. Christian just seemed like a lovely guy who genuinely wanted to move on with his life and be good to people. Lou was a determined and conniving character who kept her cards close to her chest. Vic was loyal and helped Lou out when it really mattered, I liked that.
Overall the story was very weak but there were good characters that kept you on your toes. I just wish the storyline was solid and made more logical sense.
I don't know whether to love or hate this book...
Lou is starting university at Sheffield, she meets a attractive guy at a coffee shop and practically stalks him while dealing with an unknown tragedy in her family. Christian (the attractive guy) acts oddly, not leaving his house after dark, keeping Lou at a distance and hanging out with old people. Lou and her friend Vic are dying to know why Christian is acting so suspicious and make it their mission to find out.
This book is written in the first person, Lou acts oblivious to the facts around her even though she knows what is going on all along. Half way through these facts are revealed but I think it would have worked much better if we knew Lou's real thoughts from the get go.
Also, some parts of the plot didn't make any sense. For example, Christians web of lies particularly focusing on evidence. I feel like this whole situation could have been avoided if he was just honest in the first place and handed over Poppy's belongings. The fact that Poppy's closest relatives didn't know she used a video website was baffling and the fact that the evidence they needed was exactly where it needed to be when they needed it was ridiculous.
I did like Lou and Christian even though there was a case of instalove. Christian just seemed like a lovely guy who genuinely wanted to move on with his life and be good to people. Lou was a determined and conniving character who kept her cards close to her chest. Vic was loyal and helped Lou out when it really mattered, I liked that.
Overall the story was very weak but there were good characters that kept you on your toes. I just wish the storyline was solid and made more logical sense.
August 27, 2013
For me this book was really good because it had all sorts of genres all in one. Action, crime, horror, bit of comedy and a lot more. Also this book really was mindbogglingly, you don't know who to believe???? And so many people are lying, it really is worth reading if you like this type of genre!!!!:)
December 13, 2014
I had two of Katie Dale’s books sitting on my shelf waiting to be read and I honestly didn’t know which one to start. As you can see White Little Lies won over Someone Else’s Life but I’m wondering if that was a good choice because White Little Lies didn’t wow me as much as I was hoping for.
The story follows a teenage girl called Lou, who has just started at a new school in order to escape something that happened in her past. Lou is hiding secrets from all the people around her and she’s happy to continue doing so. It’s not until she meets Christian, whom she is determined to get to know, that we see that Christian is hiding something too. As Christian and Lou start to spend more time together, it’s clear that their secrets are somehow tied to one another but, can Lou really trust him?
I enjoyed White Little Lies, I did. It had an interesting plot that was surrounded by so many different secrets that it was difficult to unravel the lies that were being told. It was hard to work out whom to trust through-out the story. I think Katie Dale did a good job with that because it wasn’t easy to work out the truth. I just found the story too long to hold my complete attention. During the story there were moments that really weren’t significance and it was then that I easily could have put the book down and read something else.
The story has an interesting set of characters but some I didn’t really connect to and the main person being Lou. That’s a big issue for me seems as the story is told by her point of view. I couldn’t sympathize with the lies that Lou told, I couldn’t understand half of them and it’s not until the end of the story that we truly see how many lies she’s told or even the things that she’s done (which I won’t say any more about). I just didn’t like her all that much.
As much as I wanted to like Lou, I liked Christian more. He’s the only one from the story that I sympathized with and was rooting for. I felt like he got the short end of the stick through-out most of the story. He’s the reason I kept reading and I did want to see if he and Lou got a happy ending even though I didn’t like her all that much.
In all, this may not have been a favourite read for me this year but it’s one I’m glad I’ve read. I know many people will enjoy it – so go read it and see for yourselves – but for me, it was a little underwhelming.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster for giving me the opportunity to review this book, in exchange for an honest review.
The story follows a teenage girl called Lou, who has just started at a new school in order to escape something that happened in her past. Lou is hiding secrets from all the people around her and she’s happy to continue doing so. It’s not until she meets Christian, whom she is determined to get to know, that we see that Christian is hiding something too. As Christian and Lou start to spend more time together, it’s clear that their secrets are somehow tied to one another but, can Lou really trust him?
I enjoyed White Little Lies, I did. It had an interesting plot that was surrounded by so many different secrets that it was difficult to unravel the lies that were being told. It was hard to work out whom to trust through-out the story. I think Katie Dale did a good job with that because it wasn’t easy to work out the truth. I just found the story too long to hold my complete attention. During the story there were moments that really weren’t significance and it was then that I easily could have put the book down and read something else.
The story has an interesting set of characters but some I didn’t really connect to and the main person being Lou. That’s a big issue for me seems as the story is told by her point of view. I couldn’t sympathize with the lies that Lou told, I couldn’t understand half of them and it’s not until the end of the story that we truly see how many lies she’s told or even the things that she’s done (which I won’t say any more about). I just didn’t like her all that much.
As much as I wanted to like Lou, I liked Christian more. He’s the only one from the story that I sympathized with and was rooting for. I felt like he got the short end of the stick through-out most of the story. He’s the reason I kept reading and I did want to see if he and Lou got a happy ending even though I didn’t like her all that much.
In all, this may not have been a favourite read for me this year but it’s one I’m glad I’ve read. I know many people will enjoy it – so go read it and see for yourselves – but for me, it was a little underwhelming.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster for giving me the opportunity to review this book, in exchange for an honest review.
December 10, 2014
Holy moly, what did I just read?? I was NOT expecting Little White Lies to go from a cute college romance to an insane story of murder, mystery, and lies that build and build until there's no way of knowing what's true and what's not.
The moment she lays eyes on Christian, Lou can't stop thinking about him. But when she finally gets the chance to talk to him, it's clear that Christian's hiding something. Lou knows nothing about him, but she knows how she feels and she's willing to trust him when he asks her to. So when Christian is in danger and has to flee, Lou insists on going with him. But as Christian's secrets start to unravel, Lou has no idea if she can really trust him or if everything he's ever said to her has been a lie.
Wow. This book. SO GOOD. Haha, okay, let me explain in full sentences now. First off, I really loved how this book was set in England. And in University! I rarely find books that are contemporary, in London, and about college-aged people. I loved how this one started off as an adorable contemporary romance where Lou like Christian and was the only girl Christian showed any interest in after always turning down girls and any interest in a relationship. It was sweet watching them get to know each other and trust each other despite the secrets that both of them are hiding.
The real reason I loved this book, though, was the shocking truth revealed about halfway through the book. I had to reread the page that turned this book upside down about 3 times before I fully believed what I had just read. It was crazy! The blurb says that this book is for fans of Pretty Little Liars, and I definitely agree! There is murder and so many secrets surrounding that incident that you really have no idea who is telling the truth or what even happened until the very end. It's crazy and impossible to put down!
If you're a fan of YA books that have a little romance, a little thrill, and a little mystery, you definitely have to read Little White Lies. A surprise lies behind every corner and you won't be able to stop reading until you figure out the truth and who exactly you can trust. I'm so happy I had the opportunity to read this book because I definitely won't forget it anytime soon!
The moment she lays eyes on Christian, Lou can't stop thinking about him. But when she finally gets the chance to talk to him, it's clear that Christian's hiding something. Lou knows nothing about him, but she knows how she feels and she's willing to trust him when he asks her to. So when Christian is in danger and has to flee, Lou insists on going with him. But as Christian's secrets start to unravel, Lou has no idea if she can really trust him or if everything he's ever said to her has been a lie.
Wow. This book. SO GOOD. Haha, okay, let me explain in full sentences now. First off, I really loved how this book was set in England. And in University! I rarely find books that are contemporary, in London, and about college-aged people. I loved how this one started off as an adorable contemporary romance where Lou like Christian and was the only girl Christian showed any interest in after always turning down girls and any interest in a relationship. It was sweet watching them get to know each other and trust each other despite the secrets that both of them are hiding.
The real reason I loved this book, though, was the shocking truth revealed about halfway through the book. I had to reread the page that turned this book upside down about 3 times before I fully believed what I had just read. It was crazy! The blurb says that this book is for fans of Pretty Little Liars, and I definitely agree! There is murder and so many secrets surrounding that incident that you really have no idea who is telling the truth or what even happened until the very end. It's crazy and impossible to put down!
If you're a fan of YA books that have a little romance, a little thrill, and a little mystery, you definitely have to read Little White Lies. A surprise lies behind every corner and you won't be able to stop reading until you figure out the truth and who exactly you can trust. I'm so happy I had the opportunity to read this book because I definitely won't forget it anytime soon!
December 16, 2014
3.5 Stars
Little White Lies is a story about the relationship of Lou and Christian, who are hiding their pasts from each other. It’s a story riddled with lies and situations that force you to think about just how flawed the justice system can truly be at times. Little White Lies pulls you in with it’s half truths and sets you on a path that will have you just as unsure (if not more so) as Lou about the real truth.
Louise, is in a new city with a new name and struggling to make a new life while going to college. She meets Christian and despite a rocky start they seem to click. They have chemistry but the fact that they won’t open up about their pasts is making things difficult, but even as a few secrets come out you discover there are so many more. I can’t say I liked Lou (or the other characters) very much. They were very realistic and I was hooked to their story but as people I can’t say I cared too much for them. They make rash decisions and jump to conclusions, they are ruled by emotions…and in that aspect they are perfectly painted teens. Their conversations felt very realistic, and unlike other contemporaries where there is a ton of inner dialogue this book actually includes the off-handed chatter between friends. It does add depth to the characters overall, though I don’t think it’s my preferred style of writing.
The plot of this one felt like a juxtaposition to me. So much of it was felt real, but then other smaller sections practically dripped with drama. It did make it a much quicker and exciting read though. There are a few moments of intense action, but overall the pacing of the writing is deliberate giving you plenty of time to stew over the lies and cover ups pertaining to Lou and Christian.
Overall I really enjoyed this, even though it’s not my favorite type of read. It has a well written plot, great characters, and puts some attention on the flaws of the justice system. I certainly agree with the blurb and think that fans of Pretty Little Liars will enjoy this.
Little White Lies is a story about the relationship of Lou and Christian, who are hiding their pasts from each other. It’s a story riddled with lies and situations that force you to think about just how flawed the justice system can truly be at times. Little White Lies pulls you in with it’s half truths and sets you on a path that will have you just as unsure (if not more so) as Lou about the real truth.
Louise, is in a new city with a new name and struggling to make a new life while going to college. She meets Christian and despite a rocky start they seem to click. They have chemistry but the fact that they won’t open up about their pasts is making things difficult, but even as a few secrets come out you discover there are so many more. I can’t say I liked Lou (or the other characters) very much. They were very realistic and I was hooked to their story but as people I can’t say I cared too much for them. They make rash decisions and jump to conclusions, they are ruled by emotions…and in that aspect they are perfectly painted teens. Their conversations felt very realistic, and unlike other contemporaries where there is a ton of inner dialogue this book actually includes the off-handed chatter between friends. It does add depth to the characters overall, though I don’t think it’s my preferred style of writing.
The plot of this one felt like a juxtaposition to me. So much of it was felt real, but then other smaller sections practically dripped with drama. It did make it a much quicker and exciting read though. There are a few moments of intense action, but overall the pacing of the writing is deliberate giving you plenty of time to stew over the lies and cover ups pertaining to Lou and Christian.
Overall I really enjoyed this, even though it’s not my favorite type of read. It has a well written plot, great characters, and puts some attention on the flaws of the justice system. I certainly agree with the blurb and think that fans of Pretty Little Liars will enjoy this.
March 10, 2015
Even getting past the exhaustive Briticisms right off the bat (I counted 10 in the first 12 pages; it comes across like an American trying to prove they TOTALLY KNOW British terminology), the first half of this book is shrouded in such obnoxious mystery for no good reason that I almost quit reading in frustration. Here's what you should know:
Lou's parents died in a car accident, so she lives with her aunt, uncle, and a cousin who became like a sister. They were separated for the first time when Lou went to boarding school, and she ended up cancelling her cousin's plans to do something fun on her birthday because she had already planned a trip to Mexico with her friends during that time. While she was on the trip, burglars broke into the family home but were surprised by the cousin, who ended up in a coma. Her uncle came home early, caught them and killed one of the burglars in an attempt to defend her. Her uncle went to jail for 5 years because England's laws are overzealous, and it became a huge media circus, so Lou changed her identity for university and moved away in an attempt to start over.
I don't know why Lou keeps dropping Vague And Mysterious Statements like "my uncle won't need his car where he is..." because literally none of this knowledge spoils the second layer of mystery and intrigue that starts on page 194. I wanted to stop and reread the whole first half after that to see how clever the author was in dropping subtle hints. From that point on, the levels of confusion and misdirection and whiplash on everything you thought you knew escalate exponentially, to the point where you pretty much have to suspect everyone of something sketchy, and it's absolutely awesome. And heartbreaking, because no matter how it ends, there was still a tragedy and nobody's going to fully recover.
Lou's parents died in a car accident, so she lives with her aunt, uncle, and a cousin who became like a sister. They were separated for the first time when Lou went to boarding school, and she ended up cancelling her cousin's plans to do something fun on her birthday because she had already planned a trip to Mexico with her friends during that time. While she was on the trip, burglars broke into the family home but were surprised by the cousin, who ended up in a coma. Her uncle came home early, caught them and killed one of the burglars in an attempt to defend her. Her uncle went to jail for 5 years because England's laws are overzealous, and it became a huge media circus, so Lou changed her identity for university and moved away in an attempt to start over.
I don't know why Lou keeps dropping Vague And Mysterious Statements like "my uncle won't need his car where he is..." because literally none of this knowledge spoils the second layer of mystery and intrigue that starts on page 194. I wanted to stop and reread the whole first half after that to see how clever the author was in dropping subtle hints. From that point on, the levels of confusion and misdirection and whiplash on everything you thought you knew escalate exponentially, to the point where you pretty much have to suspect everyone of something sketchy, and it's absolutely awesome. And heartbreaking, because no matter how it ends, there was still a tragedy and nobody's going to fully recover.
April 15, 2016
You can't change the past, however much you'd like to. That's the biggest tragedy of all.
oh my god.
Just when you think everything is solved, it turns out to be a lie and the whole world turns upside down and then it happens over and over again.
Little White Lies is full of action and is very suspenseful. It was a lot better than I had suspected.
I couldn't help but add this:
Little White Littles by One Direction
oh my god.
Just when you think everything is solved, it turns out to be a lie and the whole world turns upside down and then it happens over and over again.
Little White Lies is full of action and is very suspenseful. It was a lot better than I had suspected.
I couldn't help but add this:
Little White Littles by One Direction
May 5, 2015
Good story
Although the timeline of the action really didn't work for me, this book presented a really interesting story that had a much more complex plot than the average mystery. Thankfully, the author did a great job managing the various elements of the story. I loved how everything came to a head, and how the revelations came out. I am normally wary of stories where characters lie in order to insert themselves into their targets' lives, but reading this novel really paid off for me big time.
Although the timeline of the action really didn't work for me, this book presented a really interesting story that had a much more complex plot than the average mystery. Thankfully, the author did a great job managing the various elements of the story. I loved how everything came to a head, and how the revelations came out. I am normally wary of stories where characters lie in order to insert themselves into their targets' lives, but reading this novel really paid off for me big time.
June 28, 2016
My goodness - what a roller coaster ride this turned out to be. It started slowly, but gradually as 'truths' were revealed the plot picked up pace and became a real page-turner. There were so many twists and turns, secrets, betrayals, lies and moral dilemmas that I was left guessing until the end. Just when I thought I might have an idea where the book was heading, the author delivered another revelation and threw me for a loop. The resolution was a bit too neat but, overall, this was a great murder mystery for YA readers.
July 15, 2015
It has been a very long time since I was able to enjoy a book like this. I am one of the slowest readers out there and I finished this book in 8 hours. This book was everything you need in a book. Mysterious, romantic, happy and sad. I would recommend this book to anyone because of every little bit that it has. It was so easy to get lost in the book, feeling each characters emotions. If I didn't read this book already, I would want to.
May 1, 2024
The description makes it sound like it’s heavily focused on the romance, but it is anything but that.
I went into this book not quite sure what it was about or what to expect, and that made it all the better, the characters were all mostly likeable, I had no problem reading about them and following Lou’s life, she was definitely my favourite.
I went into this book not quite sure what it was about or what to expect, and that made it all the better, the characters were all mostly likeable, I had no problem reading about them and following Lou’s life, she was definitely my favourite.
October 23, 2013
What a great book! The only downside was that I worked out what really happened myself, but then, I am a 34 year old reading a book written for young adults. Really recommend this if you want a page turner with lots of twists but easy to read.
July 13, 2016
This book was amazing. I was always wanting to read more. It made me smile like an idiot while on my way to work and it had me in tears. Just loved it! Will definitely be staff picking this at work and recommending for others to read and love!
October 28, 2013
Romance and peril tangle in this wonderfully imaginative tale from Katie Dale. She'll keep you guessing until the end!
April 7, 2015
Yes, the author did a creditable job of keeping the reader in suspense about the whodunit. I found that by the time of the big reveal, I just didn't care.
May 15, 2015
I'm not usually into mystery stories but this one intrigued me so I decided to read a little bit of it and it hooked me right away.
December 25, 2019
This book was very surprisingly to say the least. This story is about a girl named Lou, who is captivated by this tall handsome stranger Christian. She recognises his protective front he puts on for everyone else, and she is immediately enthralled by this. As secrets begin to peek out from under the sheet of Christians past, she herself begins to struggle keeping her true self secret.
Spoilers: this review was so hard to write, as it was nearly impossible to give you some of the plot without revealing everything about it. The plot twist at the end is what really pushed that 5 star for me. During the whole story, uncle Jim kept his innocent father act going, until the very end when all was revealed. I CANNOT BELIEVE IT WAS UNCLE JIM! Like how could he kill his own daughter! Most of the story was about the mystery, of who really killed poppy. It went from Christian to Tarqui and then back to Christian. Lou ends up struggling with whether she should trust Christian or not. I lived this book and the romance it came along with, definitely 5/5 stars
Spoilers: this review was so hard to write, as it was nearly impossible to give you some of the plot without revealing everything about it. The plot twist at the end is what really pushed that 5 star for me. During the whole story, uncle Jim kept his innocent father act going, until the very end when all was revealed. I CANNOT BELIEVE IT WAS UNCLE JIM! Like how could he kill his own daughter! Most of the story was about the mystery, of who really killed poppy. It went from Christian to Tarqui and then back to Christian. Lou ends up struggling with whether she should trust Christian or not. I lived this book and the romance it came along with, definitely 5/5 stars
July 24, 2017
3.5/5
So I wasn't sure I was gonna like it at first and thought about just chucking it on my dnf shelf, because it started off quite cringyyyy in my opinion--Lou was so pushy it actually made me gag. But I kept on reading and theeeen things made sense, so I carried on. It got a little slow for me at times but overall it was alright and the ending was pretty unexpected. I'm just glad none of my cliché ending predictions were right.
So I wasn't sure I was gonna like it at first and thought about just chucking it on my dnf shelf, because it started off quite cringyyyy in my opinion--Lou was so pushy it actually made me gag. But I kept on reading and theeeen things made sense, so I carried on. It got a little slow for me at times but overall it was alright and the ending was pretty unexpected. I'm just glad none of my cliché ending predictions were right.
March 29, 2022
Epic, heartwarming, suspenseful. WOW!!! I picked this book up at my school library because the title sounded really cool. What I did not expect was that this book so exceptionally mind-blowingly GOOOOODDD!!! Yes. It is so suspenseful and I could not stop reading it or thinking about it. AT ALL. The plot was so witty and the plot twist was so unexpected. To put it simply, IT's A MUST READ for ALL WHO LOVE ADVENTURE!!!
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