screamking's review against another edition
3.0
Usually, people agree that sequels are far worse than the originals, whatever that may be. That, however, is not the case with Secrets and Lies. Truth or Dare was very slow moving, and a little bit corny (was kind of like a knock-off Pretty Little Liars with not as likable characters). I was hesitant to continue with the series but I'm glad I decided to keep reading. The second book in the trilogy picks up a little bit after the first one and introduces a whole new character that is way more likable than Caitlin (sorry, Caitlin fans). Jacqueline saved this trilogy by killing Caitlin off in the first book and replacing her with Emerson, so thank you Ms. Green! The girls continue to be tormented by this anonymous Darer but instead of playing victim like in book one, each girl is digging for clues and won't stop until they get them. There are some parts in the book that were only set up for storyline purposes, which I completely understand. But at the same time, they didn't flow neatly together. That's not a huge problem though, because writing a mystery complex as this one, is difficult. I give Jacqueline a two thumbs up on this book. Can't wait to start the third one tomorrow!
lazygal's review against another edition
3.0
This is one of those series that needs readers to have read the first book before embarking on the second because otherwise the start is just too confusing. Note: I was not one of those readers and had to keep flipping back to the very start to try to keep the characters separate.
There are some obvious questions to be answered here, like who is behind the Dares and who could possibly know all these secrets. The less obvious questions are why none of the girls doesn't just bite the bullet and go to their parents or the police. Yes, teens feel as though their secrets are that huge but in this case? After what happened in Book One, surely someone would have decided Enough. Beyond that, there are a few pacing problems, and it sometimes feels as though we're rushing from event to event.
ARC provided by publisher.
There are some obvious questions to be answered here, like who is behind the Dares and who could possibly know all these secrets. The less obvious questions are why none of the girls doesn't just bite the bullet and go to their parents or the police. Yes, teens feel as though their secrets are that huge but in this case? After what happened in Book One, surely someone would have decided Enough. Beyond that, there are a few pacing problems, and it sometimes feels as though we're rushing from event to event.
ARC provided by publisher.
mayris88's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely better than the first one.
And hopefully the girls will talk more with each other. I don't like Emerson, she's so judgmental. Tenley is growing on me, especially when she gets mad at her date for calling Sidney a loser.
And Sidney, I think she's the one with the serious problems and the one with more to lose, I really hope they find out who the darer is.
And hopefully the girls will talk more with each other. I don't like Emerson, she's so judgmental. Tenley is growing on me, especially when she gets mad at her date for calling Sidney a loser.
And Sidney, I think she's the one with the serious problems and the one with more to lose, I really hope they find out who the darer is.
plumeriade's review against another edition
4.0
i wondered about the ability to stretch the first book into three books, but so far so good. we don't get as much insight into the three girls, and i miss , but it was still great.
content warnings: there's an animal death (skip to the next chapter when Em bumps into Holden's cage, you only miss that scene), and a suicide (or rather murder/staged suicide) by hanging at the very end.
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Caitlincontent warnings: there's an animal death (skip to the next chapter when Em bumps into Holden's cage, you only miss that scene), and a suicide (or rather murder/staged suicide) by hanging at the very end.
ninetalevixen's review against another edition
2.0
Really nothing special; basically Pretty Little Liars (my impression of it, anyway; I'm far from a PLL fan). Don't know why I bothered finishing this book; the mystery dragged out way too long.
interfectrix's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
aliciareads83's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
razreads's review against another edition
5.0
Complete review available: Secrets and Lies
After a phenomenal first book, this shaped up well. It was engaging, full of suspense and similarly well written. Dragging it out with just one failed candidate and a little too obvious Guiness note, however, meant it didn't quite beat the first, but it was well worth a read. And WHAT a cliffhanger!!!
After a phenomenal first book, this shaped up well. It was engaging, full of suspense and similarly well written. Dragging it out with just one failed candidate and a little too obvious Guiness note, however, meant it didn't quite beat the first, but it was well worth a read. And WHAT a cliffhanger!!!
aliciareads83's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This one was better than the first. The plot wasn’t as predictable and there were a few twists! The characters were more developed.
molliecantread's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25