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2.95 AVERAGE
2.95 AVERAGE
https://librocubicultarist.com/2016/08/21/the-hundred-lies-of-lizzie-lovett-by-chelsea-sedoti/
Full Review at: Bright Copy Book Review
*This review is based on an advanced reading copy. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a chance to read the book in exchange for an honest review*
Even though I wasn't a huge fan of the book in general, I do have to admit that it made me think.
Our protagonist, Hawthorn, is obsessed with finding out what happened to Lizzie Lovett. Lizzie was camping with her boyfriend and disappeared, but things like that don't happen to Lizzie (according to Hawthorn). Lizzie was a senior when Hawthorn was a freshman, and Hawthorn idolized her. She was the perfect cheerleader that everyone loved and obviously nothing bad could ever happen to her and everything good in the world was handed to her (obviously the main character is already delusional). When Hawthorn starts to come up with a theory of what happened, she comes to the conclusion that Lizzie has turned into a werewolf and ever since obsesses over said theory. She even goes to lengths of getting Lizzie's old job as a waitress in a few towns over and befriends her boyfriend, Enzo.
I'm not kidding. This whole book is about a girl missing and the main character is convinced that she's a werewolf. But, that's the thing. As readers, we live in fantasy worlds most of the time, so who's to say whether these things are real or not? That's what I was thinking most of the time throughout the book. No, her theory isn't logical, but we've read about these things so often: a strong girl that has powers she knows nothing of and goes on a crazy adventure when they're revealed; so why should we be so quick to dismiss such a 'crazy' theory?
But in the end, we all know what happens.
*This review is based on an advanced reading copy. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a chance to read the book in exchange for an honest review*
Even though I wasn't a huge fan of the book in general, I do have to admit that it made me think.
Our protagonist, Hawthorn, is obsessed with finding out what happened to Lizzie Lovett. Lizzie was camping with her boyfriend and disappeared, but things like that don't happen to Lizzie (according to Hawthorn). Lizzie was a senior when Hawthorn was a freshman, and Hawthorn idolized her. She was the perfect cheerleader that everyone loved and obviously nothing bad could ever happen to her and everything good in the world was handed to her (obviously the main character is already delusional). When Hawthorn starts to come up with a theory of what happened, she comes to the conclusion that Lizzie has turned into a werewolf and ever since obsesses over said theory. She even goes to lengths of getting Lizzie's old job as a waitress in a few towns over and befriends her boyfriend, Enzo.
I'm not kidding. This whole book is about a girl missing and the main character is convinced that she's a werewolf. But, that's the thing. As readers, we live in fantasy worlds most of the time, so who's to say whether these things are real or not? That's what I was thinking most of the time throughout the book. No, her theory isn't logical, but we've read about these things so often: a strong girl that has powers she knows nothing of and goes on a crazy adventure when they're revealed; so why should we be so quick to dismiss such a 'crazy' theory?
But in the end, we all know what happens.
Spoiler
She's a missing girl, not someone in a fairytale. And I just couldn't bring myself to like Hawthorn enough to sympathize with her facing reality.Spoiler
Underneath the story, there are lessons to be learned. More specifically, life as a teenager in high school. Relationships with boys, enemies, embarrassment, dealing with ridicule, and dealing with your hippy mom and ex-jock brother. I just couldn't relate.
it's was really good. but a little unsatisfying at the end there.
3 1/2 stars.
Interesting premise. I read it as it was the group read at the library.
Well written, and not something you've already read, style or story wise.
Interesting premise. I read it as it was the group read at the library.
Well written, and not something you've already read, style or story wise.
emotional
hopeful
Hawthorne is one of the most unlikeable characters I have ever read đź‘Ž
2.5 stars. Would have been 2 stars because of the story, but the writing is better than 2 stars.
I received an eARC from the publishers through Netgalley.
Unfortunately, the Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett did not live up to the hype. Being the most requested Young Adult book on Netgalley, the cover, and the description all made me super excited to start this!
The narrator was unreliable and really didn't think of anyone's feelings around her. Making fun of her brother for mourning Lizzie when she disappeared, jealousy surrounding her when her one and only friend starts dating, and then falling for the boyfriend of the girl who is missing. Hawthorne becomes obsessed with the idea of Lizzie's disappearance, though she claims to hate Lizzie from one interaction in high school.
The book felt like it was a first, maybe second draft. There was a lot that could be fleshed out. Being in Hawthorne's head felt like a lot of jumbled thoughts.
The ending was incredibly anticlimactic for me, as well. I wish I could have enjoyed this much more than I did because there was so much hype surrounding this book. It fell pretty flat.
Unfortunately, the Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett did not live up to the hype. Being the most requested Young Adult book on Netgalley, the cover, and the description all made me super excited to start this!
The narrator was unreliable and really didn't think of anyone's feelings around her. Making fun of her brother for mourning Lizzie when she disappeared, jealousy surrounding her when her one and only friend starts dating, and then falling for the boyfriend of the girl who is missing. Hawthorne becomes obsessed with the idea of Lizzie's disappearance, though she claims to hate Lizzie from one interaction in high school.
The book felt like it was a first, maybe second draft. There was a lot that could be fleshed out. Being in Hawthorne's head felt like a lot of jumbled thoughts.
The ending was incredibly anticlimactic for me, as well. I wish I could have enjoyed this much more than I did because there was so much hype surrounding this book. It fell pretty flat.
I really enjoyed this one! The story really touched my heart and reminded me of some of my high school experiences. What you see on the outside isn't always what's really going on.
It got really dark really quick and I wasn't really expecting it. It was a good twist!
It got really dark really quick and I wasn't really expecting it. It was a good twist!
The protagonist in this story is a very strange girl. She doesn’t conform to normal standards. Yea, her family is a bit strange, but Thorny takes that strangeness to a new level. She gets this idea in her head about what happened to Lizzie and it is nothing short of absurd. She is convinced her theory is right and studies all about it. I found this a little unbelievable. Thorny is suppose to be 17, but she thinks and acts much younger. I thought for a while there that she had a mental illness.
The thing that really struck me is that Thorny didn’t even like Lizzie. She couldn’t stand anyone to even talk about her, but then she goes and inserts herself into Lizzie’s old life. Getting the job she used to have is a little weird, but then hanging out with her boyfriend just goes overboard. Enzo is another strange character. Their relationship is just so aberrant, I just couldn’t ship this. She is 17 and he is 25, which isn’t even their only issue. Enzo is so boring. He has no car, no direction in his life, and does nothing for Thorny. There was nothing to like about him. Their relationship was so awkward.
The one thing I admit that I loved about Thorny is the way she thought about people when they tried to hurt her feelings.
“That’s when I started to think bad thoughts. Like how I wished someone would replace Mychelle’s fancy shampoo with a drugstore brand. I wish she would suddenly forget the name of her five favorite songs. I wished every time she microwaved a frozen burrito, the center would stay cold.”
This is just such a fun way to channel anger at someone. It was really entertaining. I found myself hoping she would do it all the time. I liked how she reasoned her anger out in her head.
The only things carrying this story for me was Lizzie’s disappearance. I didn’t relate to Thorny on any level. I just wanted to find out what happened to Lizzie. By the last few chapters I was a little curious to see what happened to Thorny. Thorny has so many people around her rooting for her, but then she treats everyone poorly because they don’t believe in her insane idea about what happened to Lizzie. Thorny had some redeeming qualities but that was not the point of this story. I wouldn’t recommend this book unless you are really into quirky characters in odd relationships.