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Kłamstwo minionego lata
Czas zmierzyć się z prawdą.
Zeszłego lata siostra Skye zginęła w tragicznym wypadku. Skye nie może sobie z tym poradzić. Zamyka się w sobie i szuka ucieczki od rzeczywistości. Rodzice postanawiają wysłać ją na obóz dla młodzieży po traumatycznych przejściach.
Tam wszystko idzie w dobrym kierunku… aż pewnego dnia Skye zaczyna otrzymywać wiadomości od zmarłej siostry. Teraz już wie, że nadszedł czas, by zmierzyć się z przeszłością. Ale niebezpieczeństwo czai się tuż obok niej.
Zeszłego lata siostra Skye zginęła w tragicznym wypadku. Skye nie może sobie z tym poradzić. Zamyka się w sobie i szuka ucieczki od rzeczywistości. Rodzice postanawiają wysłać ją na obóz dla młodzieży po traumatycznych przejściach.
Tam wszystko idzie w dobrym kierunku… aż pewnego dnia Skye zaczyna otrzymywać wiadomości od zmarłej siostry. Teraz już wie, że nadszedł czas, by zmierzyć się z przeszłością. Ale niebezpieczeństwo czai się tuż obok niej.
296 pages, Paperback
First published May 5, 2016
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About the author
Sue Wallman
11 books272 followersFrom eight to eighteen years, I lived in Highcliffe, Christchurch, on the south coast of England. Before that we lived in various places, including a hospital in York where my dad was a psychiatrist.
After Oxford Brookes University (I was one of the first people to do their publishing degree), I became a magazine journalist. A couple of years later, I went to live in Paris where I was editorial assistant for an American newspaper. Eventually, I returned to England via travelling around South America. I now live near Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey.
I love words. I've been a sub-editor, letters page editor and deputy features editor. In my spare time I've always written different types of fiction. In January 2007 I decided to stop faffing about and take seriously the one thing I'd wanted to achieve all my life. Five books and eight years later, I signed a book deal. Then, in May 2016, Lying About Last Summer, my debut novel, was published.
After Oxford Brookes University (I was one of the first people to do their publishing degree), I became a magazine journalist. A couple of years later, I went to live in Paris where I was editorial assistant for an American newspaper. Eventually, I returned to England via travelling around South America. I now live near Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey.
I love words. I've been a sub-editor, letters page editor and deputy features editor. In my spare time I've always written different types of fiction. In January 2007 I decided to stop faffing about and take seriously the one thing I'd wanted to achieve all my life. Five books and eight years later, I signed a book deal. Then, in May 2016, Lying About Last Summer, my debut novel, was published.
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June 16, 2017
The basis of this book really, really drew me in. It's about a girl who loses her sister and goes to a camp for people dealing with someone they've lost. Whilst at the camp she receives a message from her dead sister. Yep, you read that correctly. How good does this sound?!
However upon reading this, I was so let down, I was really close to not finishing this. The only reason I continued was because I wanted to know who it was. It was pretty predictable as well.
It's quite difficult to explain, you get lots of snippets into what's happened before the death, and you can already see what's happened, the building up to it was slow, and I honestly felt bored reading it. Whereas the end chapters, became increasingly more enjoyable and you wanted to know what happened. However the ending was so rushed, and you was sat there wondering why you'd spent so long reading this for it to come to that ending in literally 5 pages.
Overall, I'm left feeling a bit let down, the basis of the book sounded so good, but yeah, it's kind of left a bad taste in my mouth.
However upon reading this, I was so let down, I was really close to not finishing this. The only reason I continued was because I wanted to know who it was. It was pretty predictable as well.
It's quite difficult to explain, you get lots of snippets into what's happened before the death, and you can already see what's happened, the building up to it was slow, and I honestly felt bored reading it. Whereas the end chapters, became increasingly more enjoyable and you wanted to know what happened. However the ending was so rushed, and you was sat there wondering why you'd spent so long reading this for it to come to that ending in literally 5 pages.
Overall, I'm left feeling a bit let down, the basis of the book sounded so good, but yeah, it's kind of left a bad taste in my mouth.
April 7, 2020
3.5 stars
It was a quick, suspenseful read and I quite liked it. The mystery isn't very complicated but it was enough to make my heart skip just a little bit in fear. Skye is determined to find out who is really sending her messages pretending to be her dead sister. I liked the choice of setting too, a bereavement camp for grieving teens allowing to put several teens in one place making each one a possible suspect. The other conflict of the possible creeper teen among the group is an added twist to the entire plot and was somehow a catalyst to Skye's redemption and coming to terms with her sister's death. The story also addresses issues on grief, depression, and general mental health.
It was a quick, suspenseful read and I quite liked it. The mystery isn't very complicated but it was enough to make my heart skip just a little bit in fear. Skye is determined to find out who is really sending her messages pretending to be her dead sister. I liked the choice of setting too, a bereavement camp for grieving teens allowing to put several teens in one place making each one a possible suspect. The other conflict of the possible creeper teen among the group is an added twist to the entire plot and was somehow a catalyst to Skye's redemption and coming to terms with her sister's death. The story also addresses issues on grief, depression, and general mental health.
May 10, 2016
I have not read a book which deals with grief in such a manner before.
Its approach to death is all the more delicate as it explores the matter from a teenager’s perspective. And before you think “pass! Books about death aren’t for me”, just hear me out, because “Lying About Last Summer” is everything but a grim story.
Although some of the described events may be reminiscent of similar experiences to some us readers, a full to the top tissue box probably won’t be necessary here.
It has been said and often quoted that “No parent should have to bury a child…”, however and following the same line of thoughts, no child should have to bury a sibling, and in teenager Skye’s situation she’s had to suffer that fate with a whole lot of guilt. Guilt stemming from her belief that she did not do anything when she could have saved her sister Luisa, if only she had not remained frozen on the spot and unable to move watching the events unfolding in front of her.…or followed her sister’s instruction to stay safe.
A week at Morley Hill Activity and Adventure Centre might just be what Skye needs to put a little distance between her and her now over-protective mother. God knows she could do with a break! However, as soon as she arrives, things take a turn for the “weird”. Not only, Skye has to contend with her new roommates Fay and Danielle, and that comes with its own set of issues, but she now is receiving text messages from Luisa, from beyond the grave. Is Skye going crazy, or is there a perfectly good explanation for it?
Well, it’s up to you to find out.
You may think that this piece has all the ingredients of your typical young adult thriller novel, however I personally feel that it is more a story of courage. The courage and strength to want to live and move beyond the pain and debilitating feelings that come with grief. This was skilfully done as the author would have had to walk a very thin line to keep the plot focused on recovery rather than making the storyline all about the villain of the piece.
Yes, there is a villain :)!
The only piece of criticism from me would be that the novel was not long enough. I wanted more! Also, I would have loved to see Joe explored as a character in greater depth. There is definitely layers there.
All in all, this is a great debut and I am looking forward to Sue Wallman’s future work.
Happy to recommend this read to all!
Thanking Team @scholasticuk for providing me with a copy of this title.
Its approach to death is all the more delicate as it explores the matter from a teenager’s perspective. And before you think “pass! Books about death aren’t for me”, just hear me out, because “Lying About Last Summer” is everything but a grim story.
Although some of the described events may be reminiscent of similar experiences to some us readers, a full to the top tissue box probably won’t be necessary here.
It has been said and often quoted that “No parent should have to bury a child…”, however and following the same line of thoughts, no child should have to bury a sibling, and in teenager Skye’s situation she’s had to suffer that fate with a whole lot of guilt. Guilt stemming from her belief that she did not do anything when she could have saved her sister Luisa, if only she had not remained frozen on the spot and unable to move watching the events unfolding in front of her.…or followed her sister’s instruction to stay safe.
A week at Morley Hill Activity and Adventure Centre might just be what Skye needs to put a little distance between her and her now over-protective mother. God knows she could do with a break! However, as soon as she arrives, things take a turn for the “weird”. Not only, Skye has to contend with her new roommates Fay and Danielle, and that comes with its own set of issues, but she now is receiving text messages from Luisa, from beyond the grave. Is Skye going crazy, or is there a perfectly good explanation for it?
Well, it’s up to you to find out.
You may think that this piece has all the ingredients of your typical young adult thriller novel, however I personally feel that it is more a story of courage. The courage and strength to want to live and move beyond the pain and debilitating feelings that come with grief. This was skilfully done as the author would have had to walk a very thin line to keep the plot focused on recovery rather than making the storyline all about the villain of the piece.
Yes, there is a villain :)!
The only piece of criticism from me would be that the novel was not long enough. I wanted more! Also, I would have loved to see Joe explored as a character in greater depth. There is definitely layers there.
All in all, this is a great debut and I am looking forward to Sue Wallman’s future work.
Happy to recommend this read to all!
Thanking Team @scholasticuk for providing me with a copy of this title.
December 27, 2017
Lying About Last Summer is the debut YA psychological thriller by former journalist Sue Wallman and was selected for the Zoella Book Club in autumn 2016. Pitched perfectly at a YA audience of 12-16, the synopsis does this novel a disservice by misrepresenting it as throwaway horror novel for the teen market, when in actual fact this is a multi-layered and astute novel of a teenage girls bereavement. In a narrative which doesn’t ever get close to being preachy the teenager cast speak in the believable lazy text-speak of today and the novel can be read and throughly enjoyed as a simple thriller without any of the deeper concepts getting in the way of a character driven story. Vast in scope, Wallman successfully manages to overlay the witty narrative of shrewd sixteen-year-old Skye Colton with a cast of nuanced characters and place them in the potentially cringe-inducing confines of a bereavement camp.
The story opens with first-person narrator Skye Colton witnessing her older sister, Luisa’s, death in the family swimming pool at Yew Tree House in Pitford. Paralysed by shock and crippled with fear, Skye hears her sister’s final moments but has kept this detail to herself and is tormented by guilt about failing to protect her sister. Fast forward one year and Skye’s mother is packing her off for a summer getaway at Morley Hill Activity and Adventure Centre for six days and five nights of back-to-back activities all fully-funded by a charity for bereaved kids. Supposed to be Skye’s opportunity to gain ‘closure’ she sees it more as an escape route from being hassled by her overcompensating parents and a grateful distraction from the memory of Luisa’s death. Sharing a room with sensitive and nervy Fay and spunky Dani, the other members of the group include surfer dude and highly sanctimonious, Joe, and ‘trying too hard to be different’ hunky Brandon.
Just as Skye is getting to grips with the touchy-feely ethos of Morley Hill whilst simultaneously trying to be blasé about her phobia surrounding water, a series of strange text messages sent from a private group chat app that only she and Luisa have access to appear on her mobile phone. Clued-up Skye tells herself that messages via the internet are simply generated by a real-life person typing a message and someone is playing a nasty game, yet part of her also wants to believe in the miracle that these messages could really be from Luisa. Already caught in a nightmare of recurring dreams and panic attacks as the messages continue and things at Morley start to take a more sinister turn Skye is forced to confront her fear that her mysterious text “stalker” is amongst the group...
Partially narrated in the form of flashbacks to the period surrounding Luisa’s murder, Wallman does an excellent job of capturing the build up to Luisa’s fate and highlighting Skye’s burden of guilt. As an uncomfortable Skye summons up the courage to revisit her old home and the scene of Luisa’s death she is finally able to address her overriding guilt. However before the summer is over she not only has to confront her stalker but get to the bottom of her disquiet surrounding her campmates. Could all of her concerns stem from an overactive imagination or is there something more ominous underway at Morley and who, if any, of her campmates can she really trust..? Lying About Last Summer is full of heart and Wallman has created a sympathetic character in Skye, whose witty turn of phrase and casual sarcasm makes for a gripping journey of self-discovery.
In short, Lying About Last Summer is street smart YA for the 12-16 age bracket who are intuitive enough to read between the lines, able to appreciate the excellent character development but demand the thrill of the chase and a rousing denouement! Highly recommend for the teen audience (easy four star) and with more than enough depth to keep adults engaged and entertained. Well-written and insightful, I am very keen to read more of Sue Wallman’s novels and intend to buy her 2017 release, See How They Lie. Excellent stuff and very highly recommended.
The story opens with first-person narrator Skye Colton witnessing her older sister, Luisa’s, death in the family swimming pool at Yew Tree House in Pitford. Paralysed by shock and crippled with fear, Skye hears her sister’s final moments but has kept this detail to herself and is tormented by guilt about failing to protect her sister. Fast forward one year and Skye’s mother is packing her off for a summer getaway at Morley Hill Activity and Adventure Centre for six days and five nights of back-to-back activities all fully-funded by a charity for bereaved kids. Supposed to be Skye’s opportunity to gain ‘closure’ she sees it more as an escape route from being hassled by her overcompensating parents and a grateful distraction from the memory of Luisa’s death. Sharing a room with sensitive and nervy Fay and spunky Dani, the other members of the group include surfer dude and highly sanctimonious, Joe, and ‘trying too hard to be different’ hunky Brandon.
Just as Skye is getting to grips with the touchy-feely ethos of Morley Hill whilst simultaneously trying to be blasé about her phobia surrounding water, a series of strange text messages sent from a private group chat app that only she and Luisa have access to appear on her mobile phone. Clued-up Skye tells herself that messages via the internet are simply generated by a real-life person typing a message and someone is playing a nasty game, yet part of her also wants to believe in the miracle that these messages could really be from Luisa. Already caught in a nightmare of recurring dreams and panic attacks as the messages continue and things at Morley start to take a more sinister turn Skye is forced to confront her fear that her mysterious text “stalker” is amongst the group...
Partially narrated in the form of flashbacks to the period surrounding Luisa’s murder, Wallman does an excellent job of capturing the build up to Luisa’s fate and highlighting Skye’s burden of guilt. As an uncomfortable Skye summons up the courage to revisit her old home and the scene of Luisa’s death she is finally able to address her overriding guilt. However before the summer is over she not only has to confront her stalker but get to the bottom of her disquiet surrounding her campmates. Could all of her concerns stem from an overactive imagination or is there something more ominous underway at Morley and who, if any, of her campmates can she really trust..? Lying About Last Summer is full of heart and Wallman has created a sympathetic character in Skye, whose witty turn of phrase and casual sarcasm makes for a gripping journey of self-discovery.
In short, Lying About Last Summer is street smart YA for the 12-16 age bracket who are intuitive enough to read between the lines, able to appreciate the excellent character development but demand the thrill of the chase and a rousing denouement! Highly recommend for the teen audience (easy four star) and with more than enough depth to keep adults engaged and entertained. Well-written and insightful, I am very keen to read more of Sue Wallman’s novels and intend to buy her 2017 release, See How They Lie. Excellent stuff and very highly recommended.
June 24, 2024
3 może 3,5/5
January 19, 2019
Sometimes you need a story that's nothing stressfull or complicated or demanding; something light, relaxing and interesting and engrossing.
I loved the (subtle) thrill that was woven in with every detail. The word picture was lively and amazing, and the characters were quite well-established. The story was satisfying too. A bit different from what I've been reading lately.
Skye is at battle with depression since her sister died. Her mother forces her to join a summer camp for 'bereaved' kids with thrilling adventures and positivity and lessons on blithe. Nightmares about her sister's murder haunt her every night. But is her sister really dead? Skye starts receiving messages from her supposedly dead sister and she must find out where her sister is. But if Skye had the opportunity to save someone from the same fate as her sister, would she? Will that free her from the terror of those events that haunt her?
A simple, sweet, creepy story, a little scary in the starting but fully entertaining with a wonderful story.
Age rating: 11+
I loved the (subtle) thrill that was woven in with every detail. The word picture was lively and amazing, and the characters were quite well-established. The story was satisfying too. A bit different from what I've been reading lately.
Skye is at battle with depression since her sister died. Her mother forces her to join a summer camp for 'bereaved' kids with thrilling adventures and positivity and lessons on blithe. Nightmares about her sister's murder haunt her every night. But is her sister really dead? Skye starts receiving messages from her supposedly dead sister and she must find out where her sister is. But if Skye had the opportunity to save someone from the same fate as her sister, would she? Will that free her from the terror of those events that haunt her?
A simple, sweet, creepy story, a little scary in the starting but fully entertaining with a wonderful story.
Age rating: 11+
August 13, 2019
What a fun read!!! I must say I was initially drawn to the book by the exciting cover. But once I started reading I was finished very quickly.
Skye is sent away to an adolescent grief camp by her parents after her sister died tragically the last year a their home.
There she meets an assortment of characters, including shy and retiring Fay, and strange, angry Joe.
The Point Horror feel of this book was almost off the charts - a wonderful nostalgic experience.
Once there, Skye starts receiving messages from Luisa. ut how can this be, when Luisa is dead?
I figured out a little before the end who the culprit was, and it was a good twist. In the end it didn't really matter after all who sent the messages, it was more about coming to terms with the loss of a sibling than anything truly murderous or scary.
Skye is sent away to an adolescent grief camp by her parents after her sister died tragically the last year a their home.
There she meets an assortment of characters, including shy and retiring Fay, and strange, angry Joe.
The Point Horror feel of this book was almost off the charts - a wonderful nostalgic experience.
Once there, Skye starts receiving messages from Luisa. ut how can this be, when Luisa is dead?
I figured out a little before the end who the culprit was, and it was a good twist. In the end it didn't really matter after all who sent the messages, it was more about coming to terms with the loss of a sibling than anything truly murderous or scary.
May 26, 2017
THIS. I didn't know it was exactly what I wanted to read until it was in front of me. I had such a fun time reading this (mostly because I read it all in one sitting, sat out in the sun!). The pace was great, creating a suspicious mind-set was successful, and there was something about the writing that was so unassuming but detailed that I was just eating up.
How the mysterious texts (very PLL) were handled was amazing as Skye was just so level headed about the whole situation, keeping it as evidence and not freaking out like so many other high schoolers I've read about...
The setting and the characterisation was unique and misleading, it was just all together a brilliant read that feels like it officially started summer for me!
How the mysterious texts (very PLL) were handled was amazing as Skye was just so level headed about the whole situation, keeping it as evidence and not freaking out like so many other high schoolers I've read about...
The setting and the characterisation was unique and misleading, it was just all together a brilliant read that feels like it officially started summer for me!
December 2, 2016
A quick read that's enjoyable enough, I just feel like there's so much out there that's similar, none of it was new or surprising. Even the Big Twist was foreshadowed to death (bad pun but I can't think of a better term right now) and fell a bit flat. This makes me sad because I really did get into it and enjoyed the first portion, I wanted more from it and it unfortunately didn't deliver.
August 6, 2017
Um livro que se lê bem mas não era o que estava a espera. Não achei que fosse bem um thriller mas sim um livro que nos mostra como a dor de uma morte pode ser ultrapassada e os caminhos que são percorridos para que esta seja ultrapassada. Um livro um pouco previsível.
June 28, 2022
Why you shouldn't read this book :
- the plot is very predictable and not very thought out
- the main plot point (Skye getting messages from her dead sister) isn't developed enough
- the characters are dislikeable (not to mention that the mc is such a pick me girl)
- the ending was extremely unsatisfying
- the plot is very predictable and not very thought out
- the main plot point (Skye getting messages from her dead sister) isn't developed enough
- the characters are dislikeable (not to mention that the mc is such a pick me girl)
- the ending was extremely unsatisfying
June 18, 2018
„Kłamstwo minionego lata” to pasjonujący, emocjonujący kryminał dla młodszej i starszej młodzieży, dzieciaków, którzy szukają dreszczu emocji, ale wciąż jeszcze nie są gotowi na brutalne, bezlitosne powieści detektywistyczne dla dorosłych. Sue Wallman z delikatnością porusza temat żałoby, a jednocześnie całość zgłębia w taki sposób, by nie odstraszyć młodego czytelnika. Tym samym powieść nie ma przygnębiającego wydźwięku, ale w zamian poczucie narastającego zagrożenia i rosnącej tajemnicy, zagadki, na której rozwiązanie czeka się z prawdziwą niecierpliwością.
To powieść, która ma szansę oczarować niejednego wybrednego nastolatka.
To powieść, która ma szansę oczarować niejednego wybrednego nastolatka.
September 15, 2019
Não sei bem se poderemos atribuir a categoria de Thriller a este livro, tem um pouco de suspense mas nada de muito intenso sendo um Young adult.
Quando cometemos um erro temos de aprender com ele e quando somos confrontados com uma situação similar temos a oportunidade de não o repetir. A isso se chama crescer...
Um livro de fácil leitura
Quando cometemos um erro temos de aprender com ele e quando somos confrontados com uma situação similar temos a oportunidade de não o repetir. A isso se chama crescer...
Um livro de fácil leitura
August 11, 2017
3 ⭐️
It was a solid book but nothing extraordinary. In fact I had extremely high expectations for this book and it didn't lived up to them. It was addictive and entertaining however it didn't surprise or moved me. I solved the ending really soon. It's still a good book.
It was a solid book but nothing extraordinary. In fact I had extremely high expectations for this book and it didn't lived up to them. It was addictive and entertaining however it didn't surprise or moved me. I solved the ending really soon. It's still a good book.
April 11, 2025
This book honestly was really good and had a great plot twist at the end it is really sad but I would recommend it
May 15, 2016
This review was originally posted on www.talesofyesterday.co.uk
Lying About Last Summer has been high up on my must read now list for a few months.... basically ever since I heard more about it I knew I would love it. It sounded like my kind of book, a thriller, a mystery and with a comparison to We Were Liars meets Thirteen Reasons Why I couldn’t wait to jump straight into the book as soon as it arrived on my door step!
I have to say it did not disappoint!
Lying About Last Summer tells the story of Skye who after losing her sister, Luisa, in a swimming pool accident is sent to a camp for troubled grieving teens. Skye quickly makes friends with her campmates and throws herself into all of the activities set by the camp, but then she starts receiving text messages from her dead sister and she starts to realise that maybe someone on the camp cannot be trusted and to find out the truth she has to think back and face the truth of what happened last summer.
Now any one who knows me knows I am a huge fan of the old Point Horror books from the 90's and initially upon reading the blurb I was excited as it had that feel of a Point Horror title, but in a modern day setting. This in itself intrigued me from the offset.
The book begins in the past at Yew Tree House, last summer, where we catch a glimpse of what happened to Luisa, Skye's sister and how Skye was involved. Straight from the offset the writing draws you into the setting and you can quite easily imagine a hot summers days lounging by a glistening blue pool. In fact water features quite a lot in this book giving it a summery feel. For me this set the tone of the book and the writing style as it absorbed me into it's pages.
We follow Skye's journey of grieving for her sister, the guilt she feels and the secrets that surround her from the past and in the present. I warmed to Skye straight away and really liked her and her voice. I really felt what she was feeling in every moment whether that be dealing with her feelings of guilt, grief or trying to move on with her life.
I loved how the mystery of what happened last summer is gradually revealed to the reader in flashbacks to different parts of Skye's life pre losing her sister, Luisa, and I feel that this let me get to know Skye even more.
Even the other characters in this book are brilliantly well crafted and completely relatable and with realistic flaws and all. Some you will love (Toby & Brandon*daydreams*), some you will hate (JOE - yes I used capital letters to express my dislike - ugh - don't worry he was written that way) and some you feel like old friends (Fay *cuddles*). You will totally understand all this is you read the book I promise.
I don't want to go to much into the characters through fear of spoilers, but I as well as Skye suspected everyone throughout the book! It kept me guessing!
I also loved the way that you get a sense of what each of the characters back grounds are and what they get from being at the camp is really evident as the book nears the end.
I think one of my favourite scenes in the book are the scenes where Skye returns back to her old home and see's Toby. The whole scene just captures so many emotions. Old memories left behind and old friends left behind, guilt, grief and love.
Also Wheat Angels! *insert heart emoji here*
I would loved to have seen more of Toby, who appears mainly in flashbacks, but who in just a few short scenes made me smile and maybe swoon a little, but don't tell anyone.
This book is a brilliant debut. It's a quick fab read that is soaked with tense suspense, realistic characters, sun drenched in mystery and shines brightly with beautiful writing.
You will love every page of it.
For more reviews and more please visit www.talesofyesterday.co.uk
Lying About Last Summer has been high up on my must read now list for a few months.... basically ever since I heard more about it I knew I would love it. It sounded like my kind of book, a thriller, a mystery and with a comparison to We Were Liars meets Thirteen Reasons Why I couldn’t wait to jump straight into the book as soon as it arrived on my door step!
I have to say it did not disappoint!
Lying About Last Summer tells the story of Skye who after losing her sister, Luisa, in a swimming pool accident is sent to a camp for troubled grieving teens. Skye quickly makes friends with her campmates and throws herself into all of the activities set by the camp, but then she starts receiving text messages from her dead sister and she starts to realise that maybe someone on the camp cannot be trusted and to find out the truth she has to think back and face the truth of what happened last summer.
Now any one who knows me knows I am a huge fan of the old Point Horror books from the 90's and initially upon reading the blurb I was excited as it had that feel of a Point Horror title, but in a modern day setting. This in itself intrigued me from the offset.
The book begins in the past at Yew Tree House, last summer, where we catch a glimpse of what happened to Luisa, Skye's sister and how Skye was involved. Straight from the offset the writing draws you into the setting and you can quite easily imagine a hot summers days lounging by a glistening blue pool. In fact water features quite a lot in this book giving it a summery feel. For me this set the tone of the book and the writing style as it absorbed me into it's pages.
We follow Skye's journey of grieving for her sister, the guilt she feels and the secrets that surround her from the past and in the present. I warmed to Skye straight away and really liked her and her voice. I really felt what she was feeling in every moment whether that be dealing with her feelings of guilt, grief or trying to move on with her life.
I loved how the mystery of what happened last summer is gradually revealed to the reader in flashbacks to different parts of Skye's life pre losing her sister, Luisa, and I feel that this let me get to know Skye even more.
Even the other characters in this book are brilliantly well crafted and completely relatable and with realistic flaws and all. Some you will love (Toby & Brandon*daydreams*), some you will hate (JOE - yes I used capital letters to express my dislike - ugh - don't worry he was written that way) and some you feel like old friends (Fay *cuddles*). You will totally understand all this is you read the book I promise.
I don't want to go to much into the characters through fear of spoilers, but I as well as Skye suspected everyone throughout the book! It kept me guessing!
I also loved the way that you get a sense of what each of the characters back grounds are and what they get from being at the camp is really evident as the book nears the end.
I think one of my favourite scenes in the book are the scenes where Skye returns back to her old home and see's Toby. The whole scene just captures so many emotions. Old memories left behind and old friends left behind, guilt, grief and love.
Also Wheat Angels! *insert heart emoji here*
I would loved to have seen more of Toby, who appears mainly in flashbacks, but who in just a few short scenes made me smile and maybe swoon a little, but don't tell anyone.
This book is a brilliant debut. It's a quick fab read that is soaked with tense suspense, realistic characters, sun drenched in mystery and shines brightly with beautiful writing.
You will love every page of it.
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July 2, 2016
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Sky's sister drowned last summer and her parents think that sending Sky to a camp for the bereaved might help her process the terrible tragedy better. At first camp is pretty okay, and as long as Sky avoids the pool she's enjoying herself, and even making some friends. However, before too long she starts receiving messages from her dead sister through a password protected messaging app they always used to chat away from the prying eyes of their parents.
Because this is a private chat specifically between Sky and her sister, it would be very hard, if not impossible, for anyone else to send the messages. Has Luisa come back from the dead? Or is someone at camp playing mind games with Sky? A few people do seem a little off, as if the tragedies they've endured in their young lives has had a much more twisted impact on them than it did on Sky. They might even be dangerous, and Sky soon realises that if she wants to get to the bottom of the messages, she cannot trust anyone but herself.
Lying About Last Summer was a properly gripping, can't-turn-the-pages-quickly-enough kind of read. If it hadn't been for my pesky day job forcing me back to reality, I would've read in a single sitting – I was that hooked. The novel was incredibly intriguing, with the story unravelling at just the right pace and with the perfect amount of red herrings and plot twists to keep me mesmerised for the whole ride. There is mystery surrounding Luisa's death, the messages in the private chat and some of Skye's fellow campers, and when everything started to come together into its exploding conclusion I was on the edge of my seat.
At the heart of this novel is a heartbreaking event and Skye's journey throughout, and her coming to terms which what happened, was portrayed in a haunting and realistic way. Sky's story was incredibly interesting and very well written. And, on a side note, the cover for this book is so lush you guys! Not only is it super gorgeous (and as author Sue Wallman said the reddish glow on the cover could be sunshine in the water or blood, dun dun dun) but it has a super awesome finish which makes it feel all special and I couldn't stop stroking the cover while reading. Please tell me I'm not the only one?!
Lying About Last Summer was a tense and gripping thriller while at the same time exploring grief in a beautiful way. While I do wish that it had been a little longer, so there would have been more time to explore the characters in-depth, the pages were jam-packed with a pacy plot and unexpected revelations to keep me completely enthralled from start to finish.
4.5 stars
Sky's sister drowned last summer and her parents think that sending Sky to a camp for the bereaved might help her process the terrible tragedy better. At first camp is pretty okay, and as long as Sky avoids the pool she's enjoying herself, and even making some friends. However, before too long she starts receiving messages from her dead sister through a password protected messaging app they always used to chat away from the prying eyes of their parents.
Because this is a private chat specifically between Sky and her sister, it would be very hard, if not impossible, for anyone else to send the messages. Has Luisa come back from the dead? Or is someone at camp playing mind games with Sky? A few people do seem a little off, as if the tragedies they've endured in their young lives has had a much more twisted impact on them than it did on Sky. They might even be dangerous, and Sky soon realises that if she wants to get to the bottom of the messages, she cannot trust anyone but herself.
Lying About Last Summer was a properly gripping, can't-turn-the-pages-quickly-enough kind of read. If it hadn't been for my pesky day job forcing me back to reality, I would've read in a single sitting – I was that hooked. The novel was incredibly intriguing, with the story unravelling at just the right pace and with the perfect amount of red herrings and plot twists to keep me mesmerised for the whole ride. There is mystery surrounding Luisa's death, the messages in the private chat and some of Skye's fellow campers, and when everything started to come together into its exploding conclusion I was on the edge of my seat.
At the heart of this novel is a heartbreaking event and Skye's journey throughout, and her coming to terms which what happened, was portrayed in a haunting and realistic way. Sky's story was incredibly interesting and very well written. And, on a side note, the cover for this book is so lush you guys! Not only is it super gorgeous (and as author Sue Wallman said the reddish glow on the cover could be sunshine in the water or blood, dun dun dun) but it has a super awesome finish which makes it feel all special and I couldn't stop stroking the cover while reading. Please tell me I'm not the only one?!
Lying About Last Summer was a tense and gripping thriller while at the same time exploring grief in a beautiful way. While I do wish that it had been a little longer, so there would have been more time to explore the characters in-depth, the pages were jam-packed with a pacy plot and unexpected revelations to keep me completely enthralled from start to finish.
4.5 stars
May 21, 2016
Review Taken from The Pewter Wolf as part of Murder Month 2016
Last summer, Skye's sister died. Her parents think sending Skye to a holiday camp for beggared teens will help her move on with her life. Move forward.
And, at first, the camp's not the bad. Yes, there are some people there that Skye dislikes and some of the activities remind Skye too much of her sister. But then the text messages start. The texts that can't be possible. As they sent on an messaging app, in a private group. And only two people know the passcode for the app. One is Skye and the other is her sister...
Is her sister talking to her? Is she really dead? Or is someone at the camp playing a cruel and sick game with Skye?
As you guys are aware, this is my Murder Month where I read books that have a crime/thriller/mystery element to them. And while this book does have a thriller/mystery element to it, what this book does really well is explore grief. Grief is a subject that some books, I have found, tackle very badly. Not all, but some. And as someone who has gone through grief/is going through grief (depending on how you look at me/it), it's refreshing to see a book that looks at grief and shows that every person goes through this very differently. We have several characters who are going through this and each character is going through it or is coping with it differently. This is refreshing to see.
The book itself is very interesting. There's something addicted about this book, and I can't put my finger on what it was that made me speed through. The writing was strong and the mystery over the mystery texter made me suspect every person about the camp. No one was safe from the "Who Doing This?". When the truth came out, I was surprised over it. I didn't see it coming.
This book, while keeping me on the edge of my seat, did have one or two problems. There was one storyline that I saw coming, and was surprised over how the characters missed it. Yes, I get they (and us) are caught up with the mystery texter, but I couldn't help getting annoyed over how not aware they were. Because of this, I wasn't the biggest fan of the final few pages. It could have been a little bit more meatier, I feel. Either more in depth or just an extra few pages.
I did find this an addictive read, and I can't wait to see what Sue writes next.
Last summer, Skye's sister died. Her parents think sending Skye to a holiday camp for beggared teens will help her move on with her life. Move forward.
And, at first, the camp's not the bad. Yes, there are some people there that Skye dislikes and some of the activities remind Skye too much of her sister. But then the text messages start. The texts that can't be possible. As they sent on an messaging app, in a private group. And only two people know the passcode for the app. One is Skye and the other is her sister...
Is her sister talking to her? Is she really dead? Or is someone at the camp playing a cruel and sick game with Skye?
As you guys are aware, this is my Murder Month where I read books that have a crime/thriller/mystery element to them. And while this book does have a thriller/mystery element to it, what this book does really well is explore grief. Grief is a subject that some books, I have found, tackle very badly. Not all, but some. And as someone who has gone through grief/is going through grief (depending on how you look at me/it), it's refreshing to see a book that looks at grief and shows that every person goes through this very differently. We have several characters who are going through this and each character is going through it or is coping with it differently. This is refreshing to see.
The book itself is very interesting. There's something addicted about this book, and I can't put my finger on what it was that made me speed through. The writing was strong and the mystery over the mystery texter made me suspect every person about the camp. No one was safe from the "Who Doing This?". When the truth came out, I was surprised over it. I didn't see it coming.
This book, while keeping me on the edge of my seat, did have one or two problems. There was one storyline that I saw coming, and was surprised over how the characters missed it. Yes, I get they (and us) are caught up with the mystery texter, but I couldn't help getting annoyed over how not aware they were. Because of this, I wasn't the biggest fan of the final few pages. It could have been a little bit more meatier, I feel. Either more in depth or just an extra few pages.
I did find this an addictive read, and I can't wait to see what Sue writes next.
June 20, 2016
Lying About Last Summer is one of those books that sucks you in, and doesn't let you go until you've finished it. I've had it on loan from the library for a while, but never felt like reading it until now. Yes, I am a mood reader, and sometimes I just do not fancy a book, but I finally wanted to read this one, and I did, and it was pretty awesome. It wasn't as twisty as I was expecting, as I had guessed a few of the things that came out towards the end, but it was still a stellar, enjoyable read.
Skye is a bit of a prickly character, I liked her right away, but the way she acts when she first comes to camp, and the judgements she makes of Fay, Brandon, Danielle did annoy me a little bit, especially since Fay seemed quite sweet and sensitive, and almost like you wanted to protect her from the big, bad world, but after what Faye goes through, losing her sister, you can kind of understand it, why would you want to get close to people when you see what happens to your blood, for crying out loud?
To see what really happened to Luisa was chilling, it seemed kind of too extreme for the book, which is a crazy thing to say, but when you think of Skye's life, and they're idyllic little house, it's hard to see it all going wrong, not helped by the fact Skye starts receiving text messages from Luisa, or so it seems? It added a bit of extra chill factor to the book, and that's the only bit of the story I didn't guess - who was behind those messages. I had Joe pegged as the bad guy, he riled me up something chronic, and there was just something about him that I didn't trust or believe, you know when you just get a feeling about someone? I felt that way about Joe. He was creepy with a capital C.
I really enjoyed Lying About Last Summer, I was gripped the whole way through and I read the book in one sitting, barely stopping except to eat and drink, Sue Wallman has written a pretty fantastic read, and I can't wait to see what she writes next! I'll be reading it for sure, because this was fantastic.
Skye is a bit of a prickly character, I liked her right away, but the way she acts when she first comes to camp, and the judgements she makes of Fay, Brandon, Danielle did annoy me a little bit, especially since Fay seemed quite sweet and sensitive, and almost like you wanted to protect her from the big, bad world, but after what Faye goes through, losing her sister, you can kind of understand it, why would you want to get close to people when you see what happens to your blood, for crying out loud?
To see what really happened to Luisa was chilling, it seemed kind of too extreme for the book, which is a crazy thing to say, but when you think of Skye's life, and they're idyllic little house, it's hard to see it all going wrong, not helped by the fact Skye starts receiving text messages from Luisa, or so it seems? It added a bit of extra chill factor to the book, and that's the only bit of the story I didn't guess - who was behind those messages. I had Joe pegged as the bad guy, he riled me up something chronic, and there was just something about him that I didn't trust or believe, you know when you just get a feeling about someone? I felt that way about Joe. He was creepy with a capital C.
I really enjoyed Lying About Last Summer, I was gripped the whole way through and I read the book in one sitting, barely stopping except to eat and drink, Sue Wallman has written a pretty fantastic read, and I can't wait to see what she writes next! I'll be reading it for sure, because this was fantastic.
July 26, 2017
Lying about Last Summer is a young adult contemporary mystery by Sue Wallman. It is about:
'Skye is looking for an escape from the reality of last summer when her sister died in a tragic accident. Her parents think that a camp for troubled teenagers might help her process her grief. All of the kids at the summer camp have lost someone close, but is bringing them together such a good idea? And can everyone at camp be trusted? When Skye starts receiving text messages from someone pretending to be her dead sister, she knows it's time to confront the past. But what if the danger is right in front of her?'
This book was a really quick read which got more intriguing and gripping as the story went on as the beginning was difficult to understand but then as i got more into the story i couldn't stop reading it. With it based in a camp for teenagers grieving it caused the setting of the book to really intrigue me as i havent read anything like that before. It was interesting to find out the different issues each camp mate had. The messages that the book was based around i found creepy at the beginning but then i got used to it.
The main character skye was a lovely character who i found reacted well to everything that happened to her within the book. Faye who was one of skyes room mates was a nice character but was one of those characters who seeked boys attention but i did end up feeling sorry for her at the end. Danielle who was the other room mate i just found snobby along with Joe who was annoying and a horrible character who i felt was up t something all the time! Brandon was just brandon he was so sweet and caring i just loved him.
I gave this book 4 owls on the branch! 4 stars!!
I recommend this book if you would like a quick fluffy mystery. however being in a camp for teenager grieving just be careful of anything that may trigger anything.
'Skye is looking for an escape from the reality of last summer when her sister died in a tragic accident. Her parents think that a camp for troubled teenagers might help her process her grief. All of the kids at the summer camp have lost someone close, but is bringing them together such a good idea? And can everyone at camp be trusted? When Skye starts receiving text messages from someone pretending to be her dead sister, she knows it's time to confront the past. But what if the danger is right in front of her?'
This book was a really quick read which got more intriguing and gripping as the story went on as the beginning was difficult to understand but then as i got more into the story i couldn't stop reading it. With it based in a camp for teenagers grieving it caused the setting of the book to really intrigue me as i havent read anything like that before. It was interesting to find out the different issues each camp mate had. The messages that the book was based around i found creepy at the beginning but then i got used to it.
The main character skye was a lovely character who i found reacted well to everything that happened to her within the book. Faye who was one of skyes room mates was a nice character but was one of those characters who seeked boys attention but i did end up feeling sorry for her at the end. Danielle who was the other room mate i just found snobby along with Joe who was annoying and a horrible character who i felt was up t something all the time! Brandon was just brandon he was so sweet and caring i just loved him.
I gave this book 4 owls on the branch! 4 stars!!
I recommend this book if you would like a quick fluffy mystery. however being in a camp for teenager grieving just be careful of anything that may trigger anything.
May 6, 2016
Lying About Last Summer centres around Skye and how she deals with her sisters death. The chapters jump from her being at Morely Hill, a bereavement camp where herself and other teenagers take part in different activities to help them mix with others who will understand and to exchange their stories. We then get drawn back to last summer when Skye's sister Luisa dies. What I found to be interesting here is how very different Skye was and how much had changed since her sister passed on.
Skye makes friends with Faye, Joe and Brandon who she builds a close relationship with and gave this story a hopeful outlook which was lovely.
This YA thriller really kept me going to the bitter end, and I found the second half to be fast-paced and simply impossible to put down where Skye becomes more paranoid of everyone around her at the activity camp, and comes to wonder if they're responsible in some way. What really made this book amazing is where I was having trouble trying to work it all out, and the outcome came so unexpected and for me that's what a thriller is all about!
A fantastic debut by Sue Wallman. It was engaging, exciting, brilliantly paced and what every thriller should be. I'm intrigued to see what she has in mind next.
Skye makes friends with Faye, Joe and Brandon who she builds a close relationship with and gave this story a hopeful outlook which was lovely.
This YA thriller really kept me going to the bitter end, and I found the second half to be fast-paced and simply impossible to put down where Skye becomes more paranoid of everyone around her at the activity camp, and comes to wonder if they're responsible in some way. What really made this book amazing is where I was having trouble trying to work it all out, and the outcome came so unexpected and for me that's what a thriller is all about!
A fantastic debut by Sue Wallman. It was engaging, exciting, brilliantly paced and what every thriller should be. I'm intrigued to see what she has in mind next.
May 21, 2016
I tore through this book..can't remember when I last read anything that moved so fast. It's beautifully subtle in its slow reveal of what happened last summer, which works well alongside the vivid characters who are all dealing with having lost someone they care about. I don't read huge amounts of YA ...I find the romantic relationships in much of it overpowering to the rest of the storyline, so I especially loved that the main story here is with Skye's lost sister and the strained friendships she makes after the loss
February 5, 2017
Disappointed that I had to struggle through 200 pages to get to a good bit but it was a very good bit. The main plot kinda fizzled to nothing and then the actual climax was over and done with a little too quickly. I wouldn't recommend this.
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December 8, 20183.5 stars
Having read and enjoyed Sue Wallman's other two YA novels earlier in the year, I always expected to like this one. However, I did not expect it to be quite so impactful. This book explores a very wide range of themes, which are extremely prominent throughout, and act as an effective series of underlying messages within the overall plot.
Many of these themes are reasonably hard-hitting, but they are handled in an accessible way that is ideal for a young adult audience. It is a mixture of harsh reality and poignancy, and I found this aspect of the book to be very believable and well-written, tying in smartly with the concept as a whole.
I liked the concept. It is original and fascinating, and allows the reader to develop an instant connection with the story and the sense of meaning that it carries. It also uses flashbacks to conjure up some powerful imagery, which will act as one of my most abiding memories of the book.
The plot at times felt somewhat insubstantial, but as it developed, it became clear that this would be a coming of age story, of how Skye uses her inner bravery to overcome her trauma. The book's central mystery was resolved much earlier than I was expecting, and instead giving way to an ending that was more dramatic and tense.
I have mixed feelings over the ending. It made for quite a gripping read, but other hand it lacked a bit of subtlety. Still, I liked it until I reached the epilogue, where a strong and thorough resolution is sacrificed in favour of a romance element. Happy ending or not, I was still slightly disappointed that the explanations at the end felt rushed.
Another thing I was a bit disappointed about was the main setting of Morley Hill. The idea behind it was very good, but given that it plays such a big role in the book, it is a shame that it did not feel especially well realised. There were some good descriptions here and there, but generally I found it hard to visualise as one central location.
On the plus side, the characters are believable and very well developed. Skye is the narrator, and although there are times where she seems a little unfriendly, she generally came across as fairly likeable, and I was definitely rooting for her towards the end. I also like how Fay's vulnerability is portrayed, and the multi-layered personality of Luisa during the flashbacks.
Overall, this was powerful and engaging young adult book. It is strong conceptually, and particularly excels in the way it handles several challenging topics. Skye emerges as a good heroine, it is full of teenage characters who all have their own personal stories to tell. With a bit more refinement and a stronger setting, it would have been better, but still an enjoyable read.
Having read and enjoyed Sue Wallman's other two YA novels earlier in the year, I always expected to like this one. However, I did not expect it to be quite so impactful. This book explores a very wide range of themes, which are extremely prominent throughout, and act as an effective series of underlying messages within the overall plot.
Many of these themes are reasonably hard-hitting, but they are handled in an accessible way that is ideal for a young adult audience. It is a mixture of harsh reality and poignancy, and I found this aspect of the book to be very believable and well-written, tying in smartly with the concept as a whole.
I liked the concept. It is original and fascinating, and allows the reader to develop an instant connection with the story and the sense of meaning that it carries. It also uses flashbacks to conjure up some powerful imagery, which will act as one of my most abiding memories of the book.
The plot at times felt somewhat insubstantial, but as it developed, it became clear that this would be a coming of age story, of how Skye uses her inner bravery to overcome her trauma. The book's central mystery was resolved much earlier than I was expecting, and instead giving way to an ending that was more dramatic and tense.
I have mixed feelings over the ending. It made for quite a gripping read, but other hand it lacked a bit of subtlety. Still, I liked it until I reached the epilogue, where a strong and thorough resolution is sacrificed in favour of a romance element. Happy ending or not, I was still slightly disappointed that the explanations at the end felt rushed.
Another thing I was a bit disappointed about was the main setting of Morley Hill. The idea behind it was very good, but given that it plays such a big role in the book, it is a shame that it did not feel especially well realised. There were some good descriptions here and there, but generally I found it hard to visualise as one central location.
On the plus side, the characters are believable and very well developed. Skye is the narrator, and although there are times where she seems a little unfriendly, she generally came across as fairly likeable, and I was definitely rooting for her towards the end. I also like how Fay's vulnerability is portrayed, and the multi-layered personality of Luisa during the flashbacks.
Overall, this was powerful and engaging young adult book. It is strong conceptually, and particularly excels in the way it handles several challenging topics. Skye emerges as a good heroine, it is full of teenage characters who all have their own personal stories to tell. With a bit more refinement and a stronger setting, it would have been better, but still an enjoyable read.
July 31, 2025
'There are reminders of people wherever you are if you look hard enough.'
So glad I decided to read this on a whim, after it being sat on my bookshelf for about ten years (shoutout to the 2016 Zoella book club haha <3)
This had all the vibes I was looking for: summery, cosy, mystery, suspense, and a little romance. I wasn't expecting it to be quite so dark? I think the grief and mental struggles have depth and are well represented, but fuck me... there's definitely a sinister vibe underneath everything. It wasn't too scary and definitely still for the target audience, but as soon as I started to figure out what those clues meant... crazy. The plot twists were pretty unexpected, especially everything that happened after the initial reveal - I love when authors add in a secondary mystery or plot, I had to stop myself from speeding through the last 30 pages so I still had something to read on the last day of this trip haha. I've seen a lot of reviews saying the reveals are predictable, and maybe I'm just stupid but I didn't expect or work out a lot of what was happening! Some reveals are definitely clued up leading up to them that you can't miss what the author is trying to do, but I was still a little shocked at some moments.
Sinister vibes aside, there was something really comforting about this read. Maybe it's a combination of the summer camp setting, and this just being a book targeted for teen readers so having an almost nostalgic vibe throughout. There's a cool sense of adventure mixed with normal day-to-day camp and teenager activities. I felt like I was at camp, which was unexpectedly enjoyable.
The characters here are realistically teenage and full of teen drama and angst. It doesn't feel like Sue Wallman has just written adults and said they're 14 (like a LOT of authors do). There was a clear distinction between younger characters and adults, although that could've been my imagination. Actually there were definitely some pretty intense characters who had voices more sinister than their age... C R E E P Y.
Overall a really cool and quick read. This would be ideal to read on a rainy summer day, due to the summer setting and added cosy vibes. 14 year old Jess would've lost her mind reading this, but honestly, at age 22 I still ate this up.
So glad I decided to read this on a whim, after it being sat on my bookshelf for about ten years (shoutout to the 2016 Zoella book club haha <3)
This had all the vibes I was looking for: summery, cosy, mystery, suspense, and a little romance. I wasn't expecting it to be quite so dark? I think the grief and mental struggles have depth and are well represented, but fuck me... there's definitely a sinister vibe underneath everything. It wasn't too scary and definitely still for the target audience, but as soon as I started to figure out what those clues meant... crazy. The plot twists were pretty unexpected, especially everything that happened after the initial reveal - I love when authors add in a secondary mystery or plot, I had to stop myself from speeding through the last 30 pages so I still had something to read on the last day of this trip haha. I've seen a lot of reviews saying the reveals are predictable, and maybe I'm just stupid but I didn't expect or work out a lot of what was happening! Some reveals are definitely clued up leading up to them that you can't miss what the author is trying to do, but I was still a little shocked at some moments.
Sinister vibes aside, there was something really comforting about this read. Maybe it's a combination of the summer camp setting, and this just being a book targeted for teen readers so having an almost nostalgic vibe throughout. There's a cool sense of adventure mixed with normal day-to-day camp and teenager activities. I felt like I was at camp, which was unexpectedly enjoyable.
The characters here are realistically teenage and full of teen drama and angst. It doesn't feel like Sue Wallman has just written adults and said they're 14 (like a LOT of authors do). There was a clear distinction between younger characters and adults, although that could've been my imagination. Actually there were definitely some pretty intense characters who had voices more sinister than their age... C R E E P Y.
Overall a really cool and quick read. This would be ideal to read on a rainy summer day, due to the summer setting and added cosy vibes. 14 year old Jess would've lost her mind reading this, but honestly, at age 22 I still ate this up.
April 15, 2021
Rozczarowałam się rozwiązaniem jednego ( niestety tego głównego) wątku więc dałabym 3.5 gwiazdek jednak końcówka wszystko uratowała. Wzruszyłam się na końcu i uważam że jest to książka o takiej tematyce że większość osób powinna to przeczytać.
July 27, 2018
It was alright a bit meh.
October 13, 2024
4,5/5⭐
Cudowny młodzieżowy kryminał. Myślałam że chodzi tu o rozwiazanie zagadki, że jak to sie dzieje że zmarła siostra wysyła jej wiadomości. Jednak tu pojawił sie fajny zwrot akcji. Książka którą szybko sie czyta i nie sprawia trudności. Serdecznie polecam 🫶🏻
Cudowny młodzieżowy kryminał. Myślałam że chodzi tu o rozwiazanie zagadki, że jak to sie dzieje że zmarła siostra wysyła jej wiadomości. Jednak tu pojawił sie fajny zwrot akcji. Książka którą szybko sie czyta i nie sprawia trudności. Serdecznie polecam 🫶🏻
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