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Pretty. Popular. Perfect. Avery Bradley has it all. The captain of the cheerleading squad, Instagram Influencer, and soon-to-be Harvard student lives a life most teenage girls would envy. A loyal friend. A dutiful daughter. A doting girlfriend. But there’s more to Avery than meets the eye. Because Avery has a secret... And if you knew what Avery knew, you wouldn’t want to be her. And if you were there when the curtain fell, you wouldn’t think she was so lucky. Because some lies are just lies…but other lies are CLICKBAIT
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204 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 23, 2020
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December 2, 2021
YI think this is my second book by this author and one major thing about her writing is really good contextual language used. This is a YA story which usually doesn't score points with me but the author does really good job with her stories and characters.
This is about two girls whose lives are linked by their parents actions and in between these actions revenge comes to play and goes terribly wrong.
It was as lot funny, a little scary as I kept saying"stupid kids" and a relief on the story's outcome.
This is about two girls whose lives are linked by their parents actions and in between these actions revenge comes to play and goes terribly wrong.
It was as lot funny, a little scary as I kept saying"stupid kids" and a relief on the story's outcome.
March 22, 2021
I've read several of Evelyn Dar's books now, and I really like them! She has a unique way of writing uncomfortable stories with flawed characters that leave you yearning for more. I really like her writing and Girls Who Pray is in my favorites.
When I saw this book was released last year I put off reading it because the blurb honestly didn't grab me at all in the way her other books did.
And honestly, I don't think the blurb actually describes what this book is about at all. I think the point is that it leaves you wanting more like... clickbait. But it had the countereffect for drawing me in.
But once I started this book, I had an interesting time with this book. I was hooked from the beginning and read this book in an evening. And it definitely has an interesting story and compelling main characters, but by I finished I just wish there could have been more to it. Especially when it comes to the relationship between Avery and Laylah. I understand why it seemed fast as this book take place primarily over just a few days, and they have history with each other. But I would have liked to see more of a relationship develop.
So this book had a really intriguing plot and a good group of characters, and I just wish there was a little more to the story. I'm taking points off for potential left on the sideline.
Side note, I've read a group of books recently with solid trans side characters. I'm happy about that! Still waiting for my trans main character wlw book though.
I do really enjoy Dar's writing, and I'd be very interested in what she comes out with next. I don't know when that will be as I think she primarily is concentrating on her youtube channel these days (which I also enjoy) instead of writing. But I'll be looking out for a new book! 3.5/5
CWs: Rape mention (off page), use of GHB (not actually related to the rape mention), transphobic language and misgendering, alcoholism
When I saw this book was released last year I put off reading it because the blurb honestly didn't grab me at all in the way her other books did.
And honestly, I don't think the blurb actually describes what this book is about at all. I think the point is that it leaves you wanting more like... clickbait. But it had the countereffect for drawing me in.
But once I started this book, I had an interesting time with this book. I was hooked from the beginning and read this book in an evening. And it definitely has an interesting story and compelling main characters, but by I finished I just wish there could have been more to it. Especially when it comes to the relationship between Avery and Laylah. I understand why it seemed fast as this book take place primarily over just a few days, and they have history with each other. But I would have liked to see more of a relationship develop.
So this book had a really intriguing plot and a good group of characters, and I just wish there was a little more to the story. I'm taking points off for potential left on the sideline.
Side note, I've read a group of books recently with solid trans side characters. I'm happy about that! Still waiting for my trans main character wlw book though.
I do really enjoy Dar's writing, and I'd be very interested in what she comes out with next. I don't know when that will be as I think she primarily is concentrating on her youtube channel these days (which I also enjoy) instead of writing. But I'll be looking out for a new book! 3.5/5
CWs: Rape mention (off page), use of GHB (not actually related to the rape mention), transphobic language and misgendering, alcoholism
June 23, 2020
JFC!!!! (I had to google to find out what this stood for hehe)
Anyway... Jesus Effing Christ! Clickbait is right and then some. I thought I'd start this book, read a few pages and go to sleep but nope! It's 3am and I just finished it. This had such a well rounded group of characters that you love to love, like Maddy... and even Joanna, the feelings that grow between Avery and Laylah. On the political/bad guy side of things... I wouldn't be surprised if something like Teddy was already in a position of power.
If I say anymore I'm just going to give everything I way... so grab yourself a copy and just read it!!
Anyway... Jesus Effing Christ! Clickbait is right and then some. I thought I'd start this book, read a few pages and go to sleep but nope! It's 3am and I just finished it. This had such a well rounded group of characters that you love to love, like Maddy... and even Joanna, the feelings that grow between Avery and Laylah. On the political/bad guy side of things... I wouldn't be surprised if something like Teddy was already in a position of power.
If I say anymore I'm just going to give everything I way... so grab yourself a copy and just read it!!
February 25, 2020
Great Read
I thought that it was an interesting twist, having a love interest, a kidnapping and the antiheroes still won. Another awesome one, Evelyn.
I thought that it was an interesting twist, having a love interest, a kidnapping and the antiheroes still won. Another awesome one, Evelyn.
April 19, 2020
Three years after they first meet at Layla's father's funeral, Ashley, the wealthy adopted daughter of a rising politician, is accepted to Harvard after her father pays someone to take her SATs and then ruins the life of Layla's mother, the high school principal who uncovers the scandal. Layla and her mom are forced to downgrade their lives, moving to a low income area and taking jobs that barely enable them to survive. When Layla's best friend devices a scheme to get back at Ashley, everything that could go wrong does.
Evelyn Dar is one of my favorite indie authors, and I was excited to see that she'd written a YA novel. But this one isn't up to her usual standards, mostly because the plotting and a lot of the dialogue is just a bit too over the top. There's just too much suspension of belief here. I wanted more, especially from Ashley, to understand why she did what she did along the way, instead of learning more about her toward the end of the book.
Evelyn Dar is one of my favorite indie authors, and I was excited to see that she'd written a YA novel. But this one isn't up to her usual standards, mostly because the plotting and a lot of the dialogue is just a bit too over the top. There's just too much suspension of belief here. I wanted more, especially from Ashley, to understand why she did what she did along the way, instead of learning more about her toward the end of the book.
May 23, 2020
I was not sure if I was going to like this book. I am happy to say, I really, really loved this book
July 26, 2020
For The Love of Likes . . .
To like this book you have to just go along with the story and let it just play out. The crazier it gets and the worst the characters find themselves will make you think, 'how can they get out of this with a happy ending?!' But have no fear it'll all become clear.
Avery and Laylah have a complicated history that stems from a huge lie that ruined Laylah's life. When trying to set things right and get justice, Laylah sets things in motion that have everyone in a terrible spot, including a kidnapped Avery. In the end it'll be up to them trust each other to survive and maybe find happiness at the end of a terrible situation.
To like this book you have to just go along with the story and let it just play out. The crazier it gets and the worst the characters find themselves will make you think, 'how can they get out of this with a happy ending?!' But have no fear it'll all become clear.
Avery and Laylah have a complicated history that stems from a huge lie that ruined Laylah's life. When trying to set things right and get justice, Laylah sets things in motion that have everyone in a terrible spot, including a kidnapped Avery. In the end it'll be up to them trust each other to survive and maybe find happiness at the end of a terrible situation.
January 14, 2024
It was an interesting concept for a story that escalated so quickly. I liked the characters but since the book was so short, I felt the stakes were raised too high and too quickly that there wasn’t enough time to appreciate the circumstances the characters found themselves in. Besides that POC and trans representation was included and it was nice to see.
February 28, 2020
Dope
I follow this author and all her works. I really enjoyed this book. It’s a roller coaster ride but definitely enjoyable.
I follow this author and all her works. I really enjoyed this book. It’s a roller coaster ride but definitely enjoyable.
March 8, 2020
I got that Layah regretted things after the fact but...that went too far for me.
Avery lied yes but still too far.
Avery lied yes but still too far.
September 14, 2023
Really enjoyed this book admittedly, the set-up was a bit slow and somewhat hard to follow initially but i chalk that up to me reading multiple books alongside this one. The two main characters--Laylah and Avery are more diffrent than beans and grits, but thier dynamic both as the story begins and gets really going, is very well done and engaging helped by a well fleshed out cast of side characters. The slight gripe is while it isn't rushed, once the secondary antagonist comes into the fray they while holding a presence in the story, take a backseat to Avery's father, Teddy. My first book by Evelyn Dar but definitely not my last.
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