The Lies We Tell by Katie Zhao

The Lies We Tell

Katie Zhao

288 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller young adult emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

From the author of How We Fall Apart comes a tense and thrilling YA about what it means to not feel safe in the places we call home.Anna Xu moves out of her parent's home and into the dorms across town as she starts freshman year at the local, pre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 88 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 66%
tense 50%
emotional 47%
challenging 35%
sad 20%
adventurous 18%
reflective 16%
hopeful 14%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 35%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 34% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.48

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