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ajtibbitts0's review against another edition
5.0
This books was beautiful! If you love a mystery you will love Little White Lies. It leaves you guessing to begin with then just when you think you have it all figured out, BOOM you were so wrong it's almost funny!
ashleighmacro's review
5.0
What a brilliant novel! I had no idea what to expect when I picked this book up. I haven’t read Katie Dale’s debut, Someone Else’s Life, so she’s a brand new author to me. But with a blurb like that, I couldn’t put it back on the shelf in the bookshop without getting some answers, and I’m really glad I decided to take it home.
Right from the beginning, Little White Lies is full of secrets that manage deceive even the reader on multiple occasions. While there was one part of the many plot twists that I did manage to guess in advance, the rest kept me guessing until the very last page.
I can’t say to much because it’ll give the whole thing away and ruin it for you, but I particularly enjoyed that the twists began mid way through the book rather than right at the end as many books do. I’m not 100% sure that one of the most important twists completely adds up, but it doesn’t really matter because it was so awesome I forgot all about my doubts.
The characters are brilliantly developed, and, even though some of them annoyed me a bit, including main character Lou at times, I found them believable and relatable despite their dramatic lives.
I love that it’s set in the UK, too. Katie Dale is a UKYA author which makes me very, very happy!
This book definitely deserves more recognition than it’s getting (only four reviews on Amazon, what!?), and I hope that I can encourage some of you out there to pick it up and devour it.
Right from the beginning, Little White Lies is full of secrets that manage deceive even the reader on multiple occasions. While there was one part of the many plot twists that I did manage to guess in advance, the rest kept me guessing until the very last page.
I can’t say to much because it’ll give the whole thing away and ruin it for you, but I particularly enjoyed that the twists began mid way through the book rather than right at the end as many books do. I’m not 100% sure that one of the most important twists completely adds up, but it doesn’t really matter because it was so awesome I forgot all about my doubts.
The characters are brilliantly developed, and, even though some of them annoyed me a bit, including main character Lou at times, I found them believable and relatable despite their dramatic lives.
I love that it’s set in the UK, too. Katie Dale is a UKYA author which makes me very, very happy!
This book definitely deserves more recognition than it’s getting (only four reviews on Amazon, what!?), and I hope that I can encourage some of you out there to pick it up and devour it.
kaitrosereads's review
4.0
Little White Lies incorporated everything awesome about suspense novels and everything action packed about young adult novels and combined them to make one awesome story. Suspense is hard for young adult but Katie Dale managed to craft a wonderful story that kept me guessing until the very end.
If you follow me on Twitter or Goodreads, you might have seen some status updates about the main character. She annoyed me for a good portion of the book. Her actions made no sense to me and I couldn’t understand why she wouldn’t just give up. She practically stalked this guy Christian and every time he turned her down for a date she would not take the hint. It actually got to be a bit stalkerish (that’s totally a word.) I was quite upset with how she was acting and I just wanted to slap some sense into her. My feelings towards Lou changed about halfway through the book though. Christian wasn’t the only one with secrets and once Lou’s started to come out, her behavior started to make a little more sense. I can’t say too much without giving things away but just trust me that her behavior won’t annoy you so much once you get to a certain point. In fact, you’ll probably start to like her a lot, just like I did.
The cast of characters in Little White Lies were a strong mix of personalities. Lou was a little shy, quiet, smart, but with a great sense of humor. She was a bit awkward which only made me love her more. Her best friend, Vix, was her exact opposite. She was outgoing, a little crazy, and pretty much the perfect balance for Lou. Kenny was funny but there was just something about him that I didn’t love. He always seemed a bit sketchy. As for Christian, he was a hard person to get a read on. He was very mysterious and sometimes a little rude. I could understand why Lou was a bit attracted to him but I didn’t get her obsession. He seemed like any other guy just with a few more secrets than most.
The mystery is truly what kept me reading. It was hinted at early on in the story but I really had no clue how things would play out. I couldn’t, for the life of me, figure out how everything was going to tie together. Katie Dale did a great job with that aspect of the story. Even if I could figure out one thing I’d be completely clueless about something else.
Overall, Little White Lies really is perfect for fans of suspense. I look forward to reading more from Katie Dale.
If you follow me on Twitter or Goodreads, you might have seen some status updates about the main character. She annoyed me for a good portion of the book. Her actions made no sense to me and I couldn’t understand why she wouldn’t just give up. She practically stalked this guy Christian and every time he turned her down for a date she would not take the hint. It actually got to be a bit stalkerish (that’s totally a word.) I was quite upset with how she was acting and I just wanted to slap some sense into her. My feelings towards Lou changed about halfway through the book though. Christian wasn’t the only one with secrets and once Lou’s started to come out, her behavior started to make a little more sense. I can’t say too much without giving things away but just trust me that her behavior won’t annoy you so much once you get to a certain point. In fact, you’ll probably start to like her a lot, just like I did.
The cast of characters in Little White Lies were a strong mix of personalities. Lou was a little shy, quiet, smart, but with a great sense of humor. She was a bit awkward which only made me love her more. Her best friend, Vix, was her exact opposite. She was outgoing, a little crazy, and pretty much the perfect balance for Lou. Kenny was funny but there was just something about him that I didn’t love. He always seemed a bit sketchy. As for Christian, he was a hard person to get a read on. He was very mysterious and sometimes a little rude. I could understand why Lou was a bit attracted to him but I didn’t get her obsession. He seemed like any other guy just with a few more secrets than most.
The mystery is truly what kept me reading. It was hinted at early on in the story but I really had no clue how things would play out. I couldn’t, for the life of me, figure out how everything was going to tie together. Katie Dale did a great job with that aspect of the story. Even if I could figure out one thing I’d be completely clueless about something else.
Overall, Little White Lies really is perfect for fans of suspense. I look forward to reading more from Katie Dale.
sarahonthecoast's review
3.0
The blurb supplied on the "Little White Lies" dust jacket barely scratches the surface of this twisting, winding, vengeful mystery. Dale slowly tells the tale of Lou, a girl with a mysterious past and what initially appears to be an innocent crush on her new neighbor. As the story builds, so does the tension between the reader and Lou- who may not be as trustworthy a narrator as she seems. True identities are concealed, motives are questioned, and feelings become entangled as Lou exacts her revenge on Christian, the man who has destroyed her family. Lou's plan to destroy him in return sets in motion a number of surprises that will keep both the characters and the reader on their toes and have them constantly questioning what is true.
Despite being seeped in high risk stakes and surprising plot twists, this story meanders along at an average pace. There may be enough shocks to keep readers entertained, but the clumsy character development and strange romance between the two main characters may deter some readers from falling in love with this story. This is a good pick for readers who are more interested in being surprised than emotionally involved.
Readalikes: "Burn for Burn" series by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian, "Don't Get Mad" series by Gretchen McNeil
Despite being seeped in high risk stakes and surprising plot twists, this story meanders along at an average pace. There may be enough shocks to keep readers entertained, but the clumsy character development and strange romance between the two main characters may deter some readers from falling in love with this story. This is a good pick for readers who are more interested in being surprised than emotionally involved.
Readalikes: "Burn for Burn" series by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian, "Don't Get Mad" series by Gretchen McNeil
olivereadingnook's review
4.0
This book is so hard to describe. There's so much going on, the plot is action packed, but it just seems to work so well. The mystery and thrill is so immense, you're literally on the edge of your seat for the whole thing, with no idea what's around the corner. This book only has 754 ratings on Goodreads, which is astonishing for how good of a book it is. It's perfect for anyone who loves mystery, and even if you're not that big of a fan, you should 100% read it. Overall, a 4.5 star rating.
elvenavari's review
2.0
Yeah...so I totally missed what is so awesome about this book. I found it hard to lose myself in the mystery and characters. Maybe I just never connected with Louise? Christian had his moments but overall I was just left feeling bleh. The only character I truly enjoyed was Kenny. Typical spoiled, rich kid but I enjoyed him. I think this book would have been better, for me, if there had been less romance.
gemee99's review
4.0
This book is so hard to describe. There's so much going on, the plot is action packed, but it just seems to work so well. The mystery and thrill is so immense, you're literally on the edge of your seat for the whole thing, with no idea what's around the corner. This book only has 754 ratings on Goodreads, which is astonishing for how good of a book it is. It's perfect for anyone who loves mystery, and even if you're not that big of a fan, you should 100% read it. Overall, a 4.5 star rating.
eviebookish's review
4.0
Little White Lies is a thought provoking story of guilt and innocence, prejudice and judgment. It's a moving and insightful tale that makes you stop and wonder about things like the justice system and how bullet-proof it really is, or how seemingly unimportant decisions can turn into real pivotal points of our lives, altering our fates in unpredictable ways. It's also a story of lies and regret, and - ultimately - of trust, love and forgiveness.
This book is about Lou (not her real name), who assumes a new identity and moves from London to Sheffield, trying to escape her tragic past. There she meets Christian, who also moved there not long ago. These two connect right away and they seem perfect for each other - almost destined to be together - but Christian is obviously keeping secrets. He's always busy and running off somewhere, never stays for a drink after work and doesn't want to go on a date with Lou for reasons only known to himself. Is he hiding something? And what about Lou? What is her reason for running away and starting a new life? There's so much more to these two than you could ever imagine... They both have secrets and they both are lying.. The question is: why?
Every now and then, I like a book thoroughly grounded in reality, one that isn't too far fetched or completely unlikely. Little White Lies has a very believable plot. The characters are on the realistic side and it's easy to get absorbed in their stories, easy to care about the outcome. I liked Lou and Christian, as well as Kenny and Vix (the side-kicks), I even liked Gran (Lou's grandma) even though we didn't see a whole lot of her. They didn't exactly sweep me of my feet and I didn't lose any sleep wondering what will happen to them, but I did care about them and thought they were well developed.
I am a big fan of Katie Dale's writing style. She's really great at writing books that are heartfelt and meaningful, filled with powerful messages, thought-provoking themes and a whole spectrum of feelings. Little White Lies isn't especially fast-paced or action-packed, but neither was Katie's previous book, Someone Else's Life. They're both rather mellow contemporaries that explore some difficult themes (Someone Else's Life is, among another things, about Huntington's disease). I really enjoyed reading both and I think fans of Katie McGarry and K.A. Tucker will have a really good time with them, too. Especially with Little White Lies.
Overall, Little White Lies is a good book - well plotted, captivating and meaningful. It shines a new light on some important things, like police investigations that aren't thorough enough to uncover the truth (at least the WHOLE truth), lying about the evidence and vigilantism. This was quite a fascinating read and I'm now even more excited for Katie Dale's next book!
This book is about Lou (not her real name), who assumes a new identity and moves from London to Sheffield, trying to escape her tragic past. There she meets Christian, who also moved there not long ago. These two connect right away and they seem perfect for each other - almost destined to be together - but Christian is obviously keeping secrets. He's always busy and running off somewhere, never stays for a drink after work and doesn't want to go on a date with Lou for reasons only known to himself. Is he hiding something? And what about Lou? What is her reason for running away and starting a new life? There's so much more to these two than you could ever imagine... They both have secrets and they both are lying.. The question is: why?
Every now and then, I like a book thoroughly grounded in reality, one that isn't too far fetched or completely unlikely. Little White Lies has a very believable plot. The characters are on the realistic side and it's easy to get absorbed in their stories, easy to care about the outcome. I liked Lou and Christian, as well as Kenny and Vix (the side-kicks), I even liked Gran (Lou's grandma) even though we didn't see a whole lot of her. They didn't exactly sweep me of my feet and I didn't lose any sleep wondering what will happen to them, but I did care about them and thought they were well developed.
I am a big fan of Katie Dale's writing style. She's really great at writing books that are heartfelt and meaningful, filled with powerful messages, thought-provoking themes and a whole spectrum of feelings. Little White Lies isn't especially fast-paced or action-packed, but neither was Katie's previous book, Someone Else's Life. They're both rather mellow contemporaries that explore some difficult themes (Someone Else's Life is, among another things, about Huntington's disease). I really enjoyed reading both and I think fans of Katie McGarry and K.A. Tucker will have a really good time with them, too. Especially with Little White Lies.
Overall, Little White Lies is a good book - well plotted, captivating and meaningful. It shines a new light on some important things, like police investigations that aren't thorough enough to uncover the truth (at least the WHOLE truth), lying about the evidence and vigilantism. This was quite a fascinating read and I'm now even more excited for Katie Dale's next book!
librarykym's review
3.0
The book was alright. I just didn't like that it kept trying to shove the mystery down my throat.
lostinagoodread's review
3.0
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What happened in this book was not something I expected at all, I wasn't thinking that I was going into such a dark book, but it definitely takes that turn. The book opens up with no background story, readers are just thrown into Lou's life as she is looking to meet this cute guy she ran into at school, and from there the story moves forward as Lou life and background slowly unravel for readers.
This book is truly hard to describe because so much happens that I don't want to give away any pieces, but to say that this book surprised me in a good way is definitely an understatement. It took me some time to get into the book, but I found myself immersed in Lou's life and figuring out what happened to get her to where she is. There are a lot of secrets hiding in this book, and as they slowly unravel you wonder how anyone could become like this.
Everything about this book is one big secret after another, Dale brings up the question over and over again, can we really trust anyone in our lives? I think that the tagline for this book is absolutely perfect, who can you trust when you are living a lie yourself? This book is one that will be quick to get through because you will want to keep going to find out what both Lou and Christian are hiding from one another and why these two had the chance encounter bringing them together.
Lou seems to have lost a lot in her life, and she is looking for some stability and to get away where no one knows what she has gone through. Christian has the same thing, he has a dark past to hide and no matter what Lou intends to find out what he is hiding. As events unraveled I couldn't tell who to trust and who I wanted to come out in the end.
All I can say is if you like a book with a lot of scheming behind it, and where you are continually guessing about what is going on around you, then this is a book that you should check out. This is a great suspense-filled book for teens.
What happened in this book was not something I expected at all, I wasn't thinking that I was going into such a dark book, but it definitely takes that turn. The book opens up with no background story, readers are just thrown into Lou's life as she is looking to meet this cute guy she ran into at school, and from there the story moves forward as Lou life and background slowly unravel for readers.
This book is truly hard to describe because so much happens that I don't want to give away any pieces, but to say that this book surprised me in a good way is definitely an understatement. It took me some time to get into the book, but I found myself immersed in Lou's life and figuring out what happened to get her to where she is. There are a lot of secrets hiding in this book, and as they slowly unravel you wonder how anyone could become like this.
Everything about this book is one big secret after another, Dale brings up the question over and over again, can we really trust anyone in our lives? I think that the tagline for this book is absolutely perfect, who can you trust when you are living a lie yourself? This book is one that will be quick to get through because you will want to keep going to find out what both Lou and Christian are hiding from one another and why these two had the chance encounter bringing them together.
Lou seems to have lost a lot in her life, and she is looking for some stability and to get away where no one knows what she has gone through. Christian has the same thing, he has a dark past to hide and no matter what Lou intends to find out what he is hiding. As events unraveled I couldn't tell who to trust and who I wanted to come out in the end.
All I can say is if you like a book with a lot of scheming behind it, and where you are continually guessing about what is going on around you, then this is a book that you should check out. This is a great suspense-filled book for teens.