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aralston08's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed One Tiny Lie. A lot of other readers actually liked OTL better than Ten Tiny Breaths but I didn't really feel the same way. It's not that I really liked one better than the other, they were just different. Although Kacey and Livie are sisters they are so very different.
One Tiny Lie is Livie's story and picks up a few years after Ten Tiny Breaths. Livie's on her way to Princeton to fulfill her dream of becoming a pediatric oncologist at her father's Alma mater. Despite her parent's tragic death Livie has never experienced any typical teenage rebellion which worries Kacey. So Kacey sets Livie up to talk with her psychiatrist Dr. Strayer. Dr. Strayer's methods are anything but normal (and really, borderline, if not unethical), often prompting Livie to partake in all kinds of antics. Livie completes all of Dr. Strayer's tasks. She even begins, with Dr. Strayer's help, volunterring at a local hospital, spending time with the children in the oncology department.
On her first night at Princeton, and after a few drinks, Livie meets Ashton. Ashton literally steals a kiss, in the form of stealing her Jell-O shot, from Livie which both enrages and excites her. Ashton is everything Livie doesn't want, he's arrogant, reckless, and involved with somebody else. Although their chemistry is undeniable, Livie ignores her attraction to Ashton and sets her sights on Connor.
What ensues is a whole mess of situations that force Ashton and Livie together and the tension between them begins to boil. Livie is forced to make a lot of really difficult decisions. Does she really want to be a doctor? Can she be happy with Connor? Will she ever stop feeling the way she does about Ashton? Is Princeton the right school for her?
Here's where things get tricky. Livie makes some questionable choices and I've read a lot of reviews bashing her for her mistakes. I just want to say, she's 18 years old, she's dealt with the death of both her parent's, and her sister spiraling out of control as a result of their death. I think she has the right to make some mistakes. Could she have handled things better? Yes, but I empathize with her confusion and indecisiveness. It's difficult realizing who you are and who you think you should be.
I loved the chemistry between Ashton and Livie. It's rare that I find a couple that really makes me feel all giddy. I felt like every time things got close to escalating the brakes were slammed. I found myself screaming in my head "OMG, REALLY, JUST GIVE IN!" Anyways, there is a bit of a love triangle times two since Livie is in a sort-of relationship with Connor and Ashton is in a relationship with another girl (arranged by his father).
Anyways, One Tiny Lie has both Livie and Ashton figuring their lives out and struggling with some pretty heavy issues. I found the story to be engaging and exciting from start to finish. The only thing I wish is that Connor was a little more three-dimensional, as I felt he was a bit of an afterthought at times. I would highly recommend One Tiny Lie.
One Tiny Lie is Livie's story and picks up a few years after Ten Tiny Breaths. Livie's on her way to Princeton to fulfill her dream of becoming a pediatric oncologist at her father's Alma mater. Despite her parent's tragic death Livie has never experienced any typical teenage rebellion which worries Kacey. So Kacey sets Livie up to talk with her psychiatrist Dr. Strayer. Dr. Strayer's methods are anything but normal (and really, borderline, if not unethical), often prompting Livie to partake in all kinds of antics. Livie completes all of Dr. Strayer's tasks. She even begins, with Dr. Strayer's help, volunterring at a local hospital, spending time with the children in the oncology department.
On her first night at Princeton, and after a few drinks, Livie meets Ashton. Ashton literally steals a kiss, in the form of stealing her Jell-O shot, from Livie which both enrages and excites her. Ashton is everything Livie doesn't want, he's arrogant, reckless, and involved with somebody else. Although their chemistry is undeniable, Livie ignores her attraction to Ashton and sets her sights on Connor.
What ensues is a whole mess of situations that force Ashton and Livie together and the tension between them begins to boil. Livie is forced to make a lot of really difficult decisions. Does she really want to be a doctor? Can she be happy with Connor? Will she ever stop feeling the way she does about Ashton? Is Princeton the right school for her?
Here's where things get tricky. Livie makes some questionable choices and I've read a lot of reviews bashing her for her mistakes. I just want to say, she's 18 years old, she's dealt with the death of both her parent's, and her sister spiraling out of control as a result of their death. I think she has the right to make some mistakes. Could she have handled things better? Yes, but I empathize with her confusion and indecisiveness. It's difficult realizing who you are and who you think you should be.
I loved the chemistry between Ashton and Livie. It's rare that I find a couple that really makes me feel all giddy. I felt like every time things got close to escalating the brakes were slammed. I found myself screaming in my head "OMG, REALLY, JUST GIVE IN!" Anyways, there is a bit of a love triangle times two since Livie is in a sort-of relationship with Connor and Ashton is in a relationship with another girl (arranged by his father).
Anyways, One Tiny Lie has both Livie and Ashton figuring their lives out and struggling with some pretty heavy issues. I found the story to be engaging and exciting from start to finish. The only thing I wish is that Connor was a little more three-dimensional, as I felt he was a bit of an afterthought at times. I would highly recommend One Tiny Lie.
bananaship's review against another edition
3.0
Why does everyone care if Livie just wants to be sweat and subtle and quite?
There's nothing wrong with that.
Arrrr
Dr Stayner is a huge part of this change and I don't get the logic on why. There's nothing wrong with being a good student or a good human being. Period. Why is he making such a fuss on how Livie should live a life. I mean, is she not doing it by just being a fucking good person. Shit. I really don't get it. Ugh.
So now everything is fucked up,
And still he ends up being the good guy out of all of this shit that has happened.
And Livie girl, what is up? Come on!
P.S. This is a bit better that Ten Tiny Breaths but equally frustrating because of you Stayner.
You piece of shit.
There's nothing wrong with that.
Arrrr
Dr Stayner is a huge part of this change and I don't get the logic on why. There's nothing wrong with being a good student or a good human being. Period. Why is he making such a fuss on how Livie should live a life. I mean, is she not doing it by just being a fucking good person. Shit. I really don't get it. Ugh.
So now everything is fucked up,
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even if it did have a somewhat happy ending, but shit.And still he ends up being the good guy out of all of this shit that has happened.
And Livie girl, what is up?
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Giving up on Princeton?P.S. This is a bit better that Ten Tiny Breaths but equally frustrating because of you Stayner.
You piece of shit.
casimoore's review against another edition
5.0
Liked this one better than the 1st of the series.. I heart love triangles & bad boys *shrugs*
cozylitfiles's review against another edition
4.0
I skipped the first book in this series because I knew it would be too much drama for me but this one sounded too good to pass up. I really loved it. I was able to connect with the characters and yet not feel like the book was dragging. This book had some great laugh out loud moments and some absolutely heartbreaking ones.
I fell in love with ashton and livie.
I fell in love with ashton and livie.
laughlinesandliterature's review against another edition
5.0
* I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
I had really high expectations of One Tiny Lie, because I loved the first book so much. For the most part Livie didn’t let me down, and I did enjoy reading about her finding her way and coming into her own.
I will admit to being concerned about Livie in Ten Tiny Breaths for exactly the reason that Kacey brought up at the beginning of this book. I just felt like Livie tried so hard to be perfect, and I understand why. However, I loved that she started to try to break away her perfectness even if she felt pushed into it. I loved that after everything she finally admitted to herself what and who she wanted. I really enjoyed watching her learn and grow. That I think was the best part of this novel.
Ashton really grew on me because in the beginning I just kind of thought he was a jerk. I knew he must have hidden depths because this is a K.A. Tucker book, and I didn’t think she was going to just create a horrible character just for the sake of creating one. I am really glad that we got to know him. I did think some of the things he did were really awful, but once his reasons were explained I definitely understood.
K.A. Tucker manages to make love-able but imperfect characters, and that is her greatest strength. I really love all of the characters in this book, they are each unique and wonderful in their own way. I feel like they are always genuine people who care about each other.
Overall, I would give this book 5 out of 5 stars. I even reread the end of the book because Ioved it so much. I highly recommend K.A. Tucker to lovers of New Adult.
*This review was first posted to Moonlight Gleam Reviews http://moonlightgleam.com/2013/11/one-tiny-lie-by-k-a-tucker.html*
I had really high expectations of One Tiny Lie, because I loved the first book so much. For the most part Livie didn’t let me down, and I did enjoy reading about her finding her way and coming into her own.
I will admit to being concerned about Livie in Ten Tiny Breaths for exactly the reason that Kacey brought up at the beginning of this book. I just felt like Livie tried so hard to be perfect, and I understand why. However, I loved that she started to try to break away her perfectness even if she felt pushed into it. I loved that after everything she finally admitted to herself what and who she wanted. I really enjoyed watching her learn and grow. That I think was the best part of this novel.
Ashton really grew on me because in the beginning I just kind of thought he was a jerk. I knew he must have hidden depths because this is a K.A. Tucker book, and I didn’t think she was going to just create a horrible character just for the sake of creating one. I am really glad that we got to know him. I did think some of the things he did were really awful, but once his reasons were explained I definitely understood.
K.A. Tucker manages to make love-able but imperfect characters, and that is her greatest strength. I really love all of the characters in this book, they are each unique and wonderful in their own way. I feel like they are always genuine people who care about each other.
Overall, I would give this book 5 out of 5 stars. I even reread the end of the book because Ioved it so much. I highly recommend K.A. Tucker to lovers of New Adult.
*This review was first posted to Moonlight Gleam Reviews http://moonlightgleam.com/2013/11/one-tiny-lie-by-k-a-tucker.html*
meggerboo's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed reading it from Livie's perspective. Still curious about what happens next.