Plot without spoilers: Kate Lowry is a junior at the exclusive Pemberly Brown Academy, an only child, a tennis player...and possibly losing her mind. It was bad enough losing her best friend, Grace, in a tragic accident. Now, Grace is sending mysterious emails from beyond, encouraging Kate to dig deeper into what happened that fateful night last fall. Literary highlights: In THE LIAR SOCIETY, the authors depict the prep school world of Pemberly Brown in rich detail. You really feel like you're there. In Kate, they've created an ultra-modern Nancy Drew who embarks on a dangerous mission. And, within this page-turning mystery is a lot of sharp writing and sassy humor. Here's a taste:
"One of the unexpected side effects of your best friend dying and your other best friend publicly disowning you was that people stopped looking directly at you. They stared at my hair or feet or sometimes (and you know who you are) even at my chest, but no one ever looked me in the eye. It was like the grief in my eyes burned with such intensity that no one could look directly into them." (Chapter 11)
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15 comments:
Thanks for the post,
Looks an interesting book, have added it to my "want to read collection" which is growing steadily today. sigh... when do i get the time for them.
Have a great day. Happy crusading
Constance
I loved The Liar Society, great read, super cute, and definitely makes you wanna grab a pink wig and some pearls to match the cover... just sayin'
Happy Thursday!
I can't wait to read this one when it come out. It sounds awesome!
Love it!
Go PINK!!!!
sf
Another book I can't wait to read. It reminds me a little of Veronica Mars.
Happy Crusading Constance! Good luck with your giant to-read list!
Definitely awesome, Meredith.
Jen, Hardygirl, Melissa--yup, Veronica Mars with some preppy pearls--Pinktastic!
I've been looking forward to this book for a long time.
Such a funny book, but definitely filled with those sorts of poignant moments that remind you she's lost her best friend. Touching moments. Great review, Stasia!
That was one of my favorite lines from the book! So true - such a skilled blend of humor and sharp writing.
AHH! Thank you so much Stasia and thanks for all the lovely comments too. We love you guys!
Sounds like another good one. I think I may have to pick a month this year to catch up on all these great YA books!
I love the latin in this book too. Actually, I just love everything about the book!
Thanks for sharing! Is that why a few authors were 'dying' their hair pink? ;)
Great to meet a fellow crusader! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)
♥.•*¨ Elizabeth ¨*•.♥
Get readin' the YA, Sly!
Me, too, Shana--THE LIAR SOCIETY is just such a fun read.
And, nice to meet you, Elizabeth. Yes, we're rockin' the pink hair to get ready for LIAR SOCIETY's book birthday next month! Glad to meet another fellow-crusader!
sounds like a great read! Can't wait!
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