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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Even though there were still a few things that I didn't entirely like (like Trigger, though now with the ending, he did make a perfect villain so I got to give points for that), and I still had one question (where is Reed??), but in overall I just can't give this book less than 5+ stars. I have been having troubles with reading stuff lately, and this one just grabbed me and held me. I couldn't stop reading (even if at times I really had to).
Not a terribly long review, just a short(ish) one to express my feelings on this book.
When I spotted this one at the library I knew I just had to get it, I did quite like Becca Fitzpatrick's other thriller book, though I never could get into her paranormal books. And in the end I loved this one even more than I did the other thriller book. Sure, it had some moments that I just wanted to tape our MC behind several layers of wallpaper, but in the end I just adored this girl, and she was my favourite.
Yes, the MC was quite annoying at the beginning. When we first see her I thought she came from a bad home, and was poor, but as soon as she gets to her new place she starts acting all high and mighty, dismissing several things because of how cheap they are, of how they look. Apparently mommy could still afford a big house with lots of clothes and such. And our MC missed all that. Hoo boy, I was worried our MC would be like this all the book, but thankfully no. I can't say much more as that would give too much away, but I loved how this girl changed. Even if the time span of the book was quite short (it all takes place in just over a month, maybe a bit more), it still felt natural.
Her relationship with Chet, that was a bit weird to me. Later it became more natural, but it took me several cringey moments, and several moments that I wanted to shout at our MC, before I liked it. I was mostly just angry with the MC for how she acted around Chet, you know darn well that wasn't friendship, that it wasn't that from the start (this is no spoiler, just read the book, and you will see that as soon as these 2 properly meet (I don't count the lawn-mowing part as an encounter) there will be sparks flying.
Of course I can't spoil much, but I can say that I loved how it developed. I was cheering for them both, and I was squeeing when things did happen.
Then we have the big secret that the MC is keeping, I have to say I had no clue what it could be, yes, I had some options, but I never expected that option to be a possibility. Wow. I can imagine she did what she did though.
Then we have a dickface (sorry I already forgot his name, he was just such a pest that I didn't care to even remember his name) who keeps ruining the lives of every female he encounters. :| I really despised him, and I also hated how everyone in town was protecting him for various reasons. :|
I don't want to talk longer about this character. He was a jerk, and well.... for what happens in the end....
The mother was just terrible btw. Especially when she does x things.
Carmina took a long time to get used to. Really, a long time. Sure, Stella was a bit over-the-top, but I did get tired of Carmina's preachiness.
Later on however, we did see a different side to her, and we also learn more about her past, which made me care for her more and more. She is still not my favourite character, but thankfully she changed and became better.
There was one thing that I was curious about. What happened to Reed? We hear that stuff happened, but I don't believe I have seen anything of a continuation about that part. Is he dead? Is he semi-dead? Is he somewhere else?
But all in all, I can't help but loving this book. I was in a bit of a reading slump, and this one picked me up and just lifted me out of it. Thanks book! <3 <3 The setting was fun, there were a lot of parts that had me thinking, there were lots of fun summer moments.
The only thing that I would have liked to have seen would be an epilogue.
I would recommend this book to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Not a terribly long review, just a short(ish) one to express my feelings on this book.
When I spotted this one at the library I knew I just had to get it, I did quite like Becca Fitzpatrick's other thriller book, though I never could get into her paranormal books. And in the end I loved this one even more than I did the other thriller book. Sure, it had some moments that I just wanted to tape our MC behind several layers of wallpaper, but in the end I just adored this girl, and she was my favourite.
Yes, the MC was quite annoying at the beginning. When we first see her I thought she came from a bad home, and was poor, but as soon as she gets to her new place she starts acting all high and mighty, dismissing several things because of how cheap they are, of how they look. Apparently mommy could still afford a big house with lots of clothes and such. And our MC missed all that. Hoo boy, I was worried our MC would be like this all the book, but thankfully no. I can't say much more as that would give too much away, but I loved how this girl changed. Even if the time span of the book was quite short (it all takes place in just over a month, maybe a bit more), it still felt natural.
Her relationship with Chet, that was a bit weird to me. Later it became more natural, but it took me several cringey moments, and several moments that I wanted to shout at our MC, before I liked it. I was mostly just angry with the MC for how she acted around Chet, you know darn well that wasn't friendship, that it wasn't that from the start (this is no spoiler, just read the book, and you will see that as soon as these 2 properly meet (I don't count the lawn-mowing part as an encounter) there will be sparks flying.
Of course I can't spoil much, but I can say that I loved how it developed. I was cheering for them both, and I was squeeing when things did happen.
Then we have the big secret that the MC is keeping, I have to say I had no clue what it could be, yes, I had some options, but I never expected that option to be a possibility. Wow. I can imagine she did what she did though.
Then we have a dickface (sorry I already forgot his name, he was just such a pest that I didn't care to even remember his name) who keeps ruining the lives of every female he encounters. :| I really despised him, and I also hated how everyone in town was protecting him for various reasons. :|
I don't want to talk longer about this character. He was a jerk, and well.... for what happens in the end....
The mother was just terrible btw. Especially when she does x things.
Carmina took a long time to get used to. Really, a long time. Sure, Stella was a bit over-the-top, but I did get tired of Carmina's preachiness.
Later on however, we did see a different side to her, and we also learn more about her past, which made me care for her more and more. She is still not my favourite character, but thankfully she changed and became better.
There was one thing that I was curious about. What happened to Reed? We hear that stuff happened, but I don't believe I have seen anything of a continuation about that part. Is he dead? Is he semi-dead? Is he somewhere else?
But all in all, I can't help but loving this book. I was in a bit of a reading slump, and this one picked me up and just lifted me out of it. Thanks book! <3 <3 The setting was fun, there were a lot of parts that had me thinking, there were lots of fun summer moments.
The only thing that I would have liked to have seen would be an epilogue.
I would recommend this book to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
kkoerth613's review
4.0
Okay so it was good. But the main character, Stella, kinda irritated me a bit. I was rooting for her for most of the book but then she started thinking about Chet and all that jazz, and then I started to get annoyed. She has a boyfriend and she still talks about "Oh Chet's lean body under that skin tight shirt". Geez. Kinda making me not like you. But then other shit went down and she refused to like Chet. Girl, if you're gonna kiss another guy and do stuff with him, might as well just tell him. Kinda glad Chet didn't get mad that she lied. Also Trigger was an ass and kinda deserved it. Also Inny and Dusty, never would I ever had seen that coming.
I'd give it a 3.5 stars if I could. It doesn't deserve a 3 so I'm giving it a 4.
I'd give it a 3.5 stars if I could. It doesn't deserve a 3 so I'm giving it a 4.
themagicalpan's review
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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
3.75
The ending action seemed really rushed and complicated things were resolved so easily it seemed like magic. Loved the relationship development of the characters though. That was the best part of the book for me.
hjalte's review against another edition
1.0
Tog med denna boken på min resa genom Australien-23.
Jag läste hela boken men tyckte det var sådär genom det hela. Det som höll mig kvar var den potentiella triangeldramat. Tyvärr utvecklades inte historian alls och det slutade helt abrupt utan svar på de frågorna man faktiskt ville ha svar på. Ingen realistisk handling om vad som hände tillslut eller hur det skulle urarta sig. Inte heller en cliff hanger att längta efter något mer. Så denna får en stjärna. Skulle inte rekommendera. Däremot gillar jag Hush hush väldigt mycket.
Jag läste hela boken men tyckte det var sådär genom det hela. Det som höll mig kvar var den potentiella triangeldramat. Tyvärr utvecklades inte historian alls och det slutade helt abrupt utan svar på de frågorna man faktiskt ville ha svar på. Ingen realistisk handling om vad som hände tillslut eller hur det skulle urarta sig. Inte heller en cliff hanger att längta efter något mer. Så denna får en stjärna. Skulle inte rekommendera. Däremot gillar jag Hush hush väldigt mycket.
leafblade's review
3.0
Fue entretenido, se leyó rápido. Pero no tiene trama, la protagonista no sabe ordenar sus prioridades, los nombres de los personajes dan risa y nadie se acuerda de que la tipa está en protección de testigos cuando debería. Un montón de problemas podrían haberse solucionado llamando a Price. Un montón de otros, haciendo uso del gran don de los seres humanos: la comunicación. El final tendría que haber sido de otra forma para que me termine de gustar. El romance me lo creí de parte de Chet, pero la tipa entre este y Reed... qué sé yo. Hubo algo en lo referente a este último que no me terminó de gustar.
LOS FINALES DE BECCA SON TODOS IGUALES Y ME ENOJA
LOS FINALES DE BECCA SON TODOS IGUALES Y ME ENOJA
mavisbird's review
5.0
This book was so good and so much fun it took me only 2 days to read! The author does a phenomenal job of addressing the thoughts and feelings of this teen girl who is responsible for too much and ends up having to give it all up in order to save herself.
The characters are easy to fall and love with and the story progresses so sweetly and naturally thag its just a pure pleasure to read. It kept me thinking and aweing and having an amazing time.
The characters are easy to fall and love with and the story progresses so sweetly and naturally thag its just a pure pleasure to read. It kept me thinking and aweing and having an amazing time.
stargirllxo's review
5.0
This book was so good. it was full of suspense and as the title says "Dangerous lies", it had lies that we were going to uncover. The love story was amazing and I liked the outcome of the romance. Every part of the book fit together and ran smoothly. There was just the right amount of details and in some parts a little bit more but it added to the back ground/ past of the main character and helped us understand her personality. I love the books by Becca Fitzpatrick so I recommend this one if you've liked any other books she has written
oliviaverde's review against another edition
3.0
¿Y Reed? ¿Y su pasado?
No se, no se un suspenso tan bien estructurado no tendría que terminar en amor, tendría que terminar cerrando temas que se abrieron.
Quería un poco más, no lo puedo negar, como tampoco puedo negar que buen libro si es.
No se, no se un suspenso tan bien estructurado no tendría que terminar en amor, tendría que terminar cerrando temas que se abrieron.
Quería un poco más, no lo puedo negar, como tampoco puedo negar que buen libro si es.