A review by sami_leigh
A Lie for a Lie by Helena Hunting

hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

3.75

⭐️⭐️⭐️.75/5
🌶️🌶️/5

You’re safe. Human teddy bear right here for safety cuddles.

I should tell him my own truth. But for now we’re tied: a lie for a lie.

🏒 First book in a series 
🏒 First person dual POV
🏒 Second chance romance 
🏒 Hockey player / Masters student
🏒 He hides his identity
🏒 Meet cute
🏒 Well established secondary characters; family & teammates to set up sequels 
🏒 MC Growth; trauma, grief, trust, independence from family
🏒 Anxiety representation 
🏒 Epilogue
🏒 Quick read 
🏒 pregnancy trope


⚠️ Death of a parent, grief, pregnancy, gun violence (past trauma revisited on page), panic attacks/disorders.
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