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Little White Lies by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

12 reviews

imkedogger's review against another edition

mysterious 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

4.0

This was such a quick and fun read. I was really surprised by the ending and can't wait to start the next book. Although the main character felt a bit too 'quirky' for my taste, she and all of her friends are great. Jennifer Lynn Barnes never fails to achieve writing a fast paced page turner.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, and Kidnapping

gillianengelbrecht's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping, Car accident, Alcohol, Pedophilia, Medical trauma, Adult/minor relationship, and Pregnancy

Minor: Miscarriage

emmajh91's review against another edition

funny mysterious 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

Graphic: Child death, Animal death, Classism, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Alcohol, Sexism, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Kidnapping

bones_jackson's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

O livro é muito bom, as reviravoltas são incríveis, mas as vezes a personagem principal dava uma de "eu não sou como as outras garotas, não gosto de vestidos, nossa como eu queria estar usando calças", mas não é assim tão frequente pra que isso afete a leitura 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Car accident, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Abortion, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Infertility, and Infidelity

bleaksalad's review against another edition

funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

Little White Lies exceeded my expectations. Sawyer is a character you can’t help but care about. She’s funny, relatable, and says exactly what you’re thinking. From page 1 you just need to know what happens next for her. When she enters the world of debutantes, the southern social elite, and family scandal, drama is everywhere and the author throws you into the deep end almost immediately. The family trees and secret schemes are complicated enough to be intriguing but laid out in a way where you can easily follow along.

The author also really captures teen girl relationships. The dialogue between these girls was quick-witted and real. Plus the rebellious nature that ultimately culminates from the pressures of being raised to meet societal expectations was on full display.

The two timelines only added to how gripping the story was and the way they converge? Jaw-dropping.

However, Little White Lies wasn’t quite 5 stars for the sole reason that the last few pages didn’t quite wrap up everything that went down. I guess that’s what a sequel is for ;)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, and Pregnancy

lindseyisreading's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol and Car accident

Minor: Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Adult/minor relationship

bookb1itch's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Classism, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Car accident

I would have enjoyed this book more if I hadn't just read the Inheritance Games series by the same author. Some similar themes made it hard to distinguish between the two stories in my head: Southern rich society, strong female protagonist who finds herself propelled from having next-to-nothing into very wealthy society. A really engaging and enjoyable story about Sawyer Taft, who has grown up with a single mother estranged from Mum's family. Who is her father? Quite frankly, I am very pleased not to have grown up a Southern Belle - so many expectations and rules!!!!!

kimveach's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

I enjoyed this twisty tale of debutants.  Just be warned that while it answers the original question of the book, it ends quickly with a giant cliffhanger.  I should have known, as I'm waiting to read the third book in another of the author's series.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Toxic friendship, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

bujo_bellel's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

I quite liked having the two perspectives one starting from different point of time and ending at the same point and how everything was put together and the mystery! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Infidelity, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Alcohol, Animal death, and Kidnapping

Minor: Abortion, Alcoholism, and Miscarriage

beth_s98's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Miscarriage, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Bullying, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Alcoholism