The Lies We Steal by Monty Jay

The Lies We Steal

The Hollow Boys #1

Monty Jay

484 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

It’s been months since the day we stood above that empty grave that stunk of burnt flesh and secrets. All of us were dressed to the nines, one of us wearing a wedding dress, a day that was supposed to mark the beginning of a new adventure.It marke...

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Community Reviews Summary of 258 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 65%
mysterious 61%
emotional 34%
challenging 24%
adventurous 20%
sad 16%
funny 12%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 29%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 15% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.79

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