Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark

49 reviews

islesbiyana's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 “The lies I tell serve a purpose, tipping karma in the right direction. Returning power to those who have lost it. The difference between justice and revenge comes down to who’s telling the story.” 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Classism, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, and Rape

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Death of parent

rockyc5's review

inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Rape, Gaslighting, Grief, Sexual assault, Addiction, and Cancer

mariannaofthelion's review

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Addiction

Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape

Minor: Cancer

14coolbean's review

adventurous mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Gaslighting

Minor: Addiction and Terminal illness

lorraine19's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Overall a very interesting look on morality and justice. It changes perspectives and jumps throughout the timeline - but does so in a way that's easy to follow. 

My biggest gripe with the book is that it gives "all men are trash" vibes. The female characters are deep and complicated, while the males are very flat and one sided. The arguably one "good" male character is barely in the book and plays such an insignificant role. 

That being said, it isn't too hard to overlook it a bit because the girls are the main focus. It is a page turner that keeps you on edge. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Classism, Addiction, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Grief, Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Death of parent

Poverty, debt

moomookachoo's review

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Terminal illness, Rape, Death of parent, and Addiction

znvisser's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 The last few books I read took me a while (whether I enjoyed them or not), so with The Lies I Tell I picked out the type of story that usually hooks me easily: a thriller with strong, smart and solidary women. And it worked; I definitely got what I wanted out of this book. I especially loved getting to know Meg and watching her friendship form with Kat - even though for the most part I didn't care that much for Kat herself, who seemed to have a hard time not to obsess about the wrong things. A lot goes on in this story and at times it's a bit much, but there was lots to love so I didn't really mind.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Sexual assault, and Death of parent

Moderate: Terminal illness, Cancer, Sexism, Classism, Misogyny, and Rape

Minor: Bullying and Racism

zumpers's review

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Rape, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Addiction

Minor: Sexism, Cancer, and Panic attacks/disorders

mklein319's review

adventurous informative mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Addiction

hazelgirl21's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction and Rape