A review by bleaksalad
Little White Lies by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Little White Lies exceeded my expectations. Sawyer is a character you can’t help but care about. She’s funny, relatable, and says exactly what you’re thinking. From page 1 you just need to know what happens next for her. When she enters the world of debutantes, the southern social elite, and family scandal, drama is everywhere and the author throws you into the deep end almost immediately. The family trees and secret schemes are complicated enough to be intriguing but laid out in a way where you can easily follow along.

The author also really captures teen girl relationships. The dialogue between these girls was quick-witted and real. Plus the rebellious nature that ultimately culminates from the pressures of being raised to meet societal expectations was on full display.

The two timelines only added to how gripping the story was and the way they converge? Jaw-dropping.

However, Little White Lies wasn’t quite 5 stars for the sole reason that the last few pages didn’t quite wrap up everything that went down. I guess that’s what a sequel is for ;)
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