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Even When You Lie to Me
Even When You Lie to Me | Jessica Alcott
Fans of John Green's Looking for Alaska as well as Lauren Oliver and Sarah Dessen will embrace this provocative debut novel, an exploration of taboo love set against the backdrop of a suburban high school. Charlie, a senior, isn’t looking forward to her last year of high school. Another year of living in the shadow of her best friend, Lila. Another year of hiding behind the covers of her favorite novels. Another year of navigating her tense relationship with her perfectionist mom. But everything changes when she meets her new English teacher. Mr. Drummond is smart. Irreverent. Funny. Hot. Everyone loves him. And Charlie thinks he’s the only one who gets her. She also thinks she might not be the only one with a crush. In this stunning debut, Jessica Alcott explores relationships—and their boundaries—in a way that is both searingly honest and sympathetic. Praise for EVEN WHEN YOU LIE TO ME “The witty repartee among characters is reminiscent of the dialogue in John Green’s novels or a Gilmore Girls episode... VERDICT: A cutting-edge exploration of a thorny topic, this is a wonderful debut novel.” –School Library Journal “Wallflowers and bookworms everywhere will empathize with Charlie… Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen.” –Booklist "Expect challenges on the subject matter, but this novel—with its vibrant characterization—is worth defending." –VOYA Magazine From the Hardcover edition.
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SammyB123
Even When You Lie to Me | Jessica Alcott
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Pickpick

Totally fell in love with this book and devoured it in a day 💕

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MLVReads
Even When You Lie to Me | Jessica Alcott
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Mehso-so

Highs and lows with this story. Painfully honest about growing up, sexuality, self-esteem, and friendship. Instead of romanticizing the flirtation, Alcott delved into the uncomfortable side. Liked, didn't love, this one.

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MLVReads
Even When You Lie to Me | Jessica Alcott
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"...fall swept in with fresh air. There was always a chance that things would start over, better than they had been." It's starting! I love the crisp air of fall and always find myself motivated and inspired when the season arrives. ??

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howifeelaboutbooks
Even When You Lie to Me | Jessica Alcott
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Pickpick

I haven't read a book this quickly in months! The descriptions of a crush are so right on, I felt fourteen again. Love this!!!

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melophilia
Even When You Lie to Me | Jessica Alcott
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Mehso-so

I relate to Charlie in a way where she has inner battles, insecurities. Most especially, when she deals in talking to people. The story though was interesting at first but then there were these mid subjects that gets me kind of lost. I just want to see the point in it. It was going in curves and zigzags. What raises an eyebrow was the climactic part and it felt so sudden & unrealistic. But still, this book is an ok book. It has a new age feel.

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melophilia
Even When You Lie to Me | Jessica Alcott
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[ #Unread ] Here are the books that I'm about to read. Still reading Even When You Lie To Me. Just putting Confess aside because for some reason I'm a bit dragged. :\ #24in48 more books!!!

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melophilia
Even When You Lie to Me | Jessica Alcott
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[ #bookaholic ] I just can't help it. Adding 3 more to my unread/to-read shelf. Haha #amyzhang #newbooks #collection

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MorganNotMegan
Even When You Lie to Me | Jessica Alcott
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Mehso-so

Umm. This book probably isn't for everyone. It covers the topic of student/teacher relationships in high school, but it doesn't follow the typical plot line. Characters were solid, especially Lila, but the story slows and it gets messy and doesn't really go anywhere.

MMFinck Great cover though 8y
stargazerblue49 Very cool cover! 8y
MorganNotMegan Guys! That's the one thing you aren't supposed to judge a book by! 😂 8y
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