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Luna and the Lie by Mariana Zapata

7 reviews

carla20's review

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emotional funny reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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michmoo's review

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dark emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Relationship was cuteish, though I did take some issue with the male lead - the author does tend to write possessive partners and I wasn't expecting this to be an exception so I overlooked it for the most part. I really liked Luna and I was actually quite interested in her work as it is something I am fairly unfamiliar with. I do also love found families so that was a nice component of the book.
Spoiler I would have really liked it if Luna had broken her cousin's hand quite honestly
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marinarathesauce's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful slow-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

4.5

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cariam's review against another edition

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emotional relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It’s no secret I love Mariana Zapata books. Ugh. 

Of course it was a glorious slow burn, but it was so satisfying because the plot and the characters were  necessary to get to know before the love really kicked you in the gut. Rip and Luna were so wonderful! 

Definitely a recommend read! 
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niamhstorme's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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baaambiii__123's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted relaxing sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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curicastic's review against another edition

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dark emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

Huh. I Have mixed feelings about this.

On the ond hand, I really liked Luna. I felt myself seen in several things and it was both comforting and uncomfortable. 

I wanted the "lie" to be more explored, tbh. It felt flat, that was a shame. But i really enjoyed the plot surrounding Luna and Ripley.

Ripley... I liked him. It took me a while to like him, to be honest. Specially after the 40% mark of the book. He had some issues, byt I enjoyed his backstory.

Overall, this us better than "Under Locke" but definetely not my favorite Zapata book.

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