by: Jessica Warman
Rachel and Alice are identical twins of the rarest kind. Even those closest to them can't tell them apart. And they are bound together so closely that they can feel each other's pain and sense when they are in danger. So, when one of them disappears, the other knows something is wrong right away, and she is the only one who can save her.
Beautiful Lies was such a trip. There isn't much that I can say about the plot or the characters without possibly giving something important away. This is one of those books with an unreliable narrator that will have you so spun around by the end either you'll love it or hate it.
Like Warman's last book, I really appreciated her willingness to take risks in her writing and really paint a picture of a girl that I probably would not be friends with and make her sympathetic. The plot was very dark and twisty, and there just isn't quite enough information to make a solid conclusion.
I've had some time to sit on my thoughts on this book for awhile. Even though the book is over 400 pages long, I breezed through it in a single evening. The writing is solid and compelling with a few minor exceptions. (How can twins so incredibly close in almost every way have kept so many important secrets from each other without the other suspecting?) But there is great foreshadowing, a lot of stuff to throw you off the scent, and really, this book will show you a great time.
Profanity: Moderate
Sexuality: Moderate (a few references)
Violence: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol: Moderate
What a great and vague review! Ha ha ... I love it when I read a book, but can't give anything away! I bought this one a few weeks ago after really loving Jessica Warman's BETWEEN ... can't wait to give this one a go!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Emily!
This was a hard one to write a review for. You just kind of have to experience the crazy for yourself!
DeleteI read this a couple of days ago-- checked it out from the library because I'm a cheapo unless the books sound like 5* material.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I had some problems trying to figure out the Rachel/Alice narration things. I kept having to reread some things, trying to figure out who exactly was narrating the prologue and stuff like that.
But I did love the plot, and the writing and characters are beautiful. :) I am a new reader of this blog and I love it!
Anya, I also had a little trouble following the Rachel/Alice shifts. I also had to reread the ending a couple times to try to figure out just what happened. So, I totally understand.
DeleteI've read mixed reviews for this one. Glad you liked it! This sounds way too good to miss out on though, so I definitely will be picking it up in the future!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely one you'll love or hate. Can't wait to see what you think!
DeleteThis does sound it will be really good. You gave me just information that I am definitely intrigued to see for myself. I will have to check and see if my library carries it. Thanks for a great review. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear what you think Jenea, it's definitely a unique story!
DeleteI am compelled! Great review without giving anything away ;)
ReplyDeleteSo glad I succeeded! I don't want to spoil anything!
DeleteI loved this book so, so much. Probably my favorite of Warman's.
ReplyDeleteIsn't she such a great writer?!
DeleteI didn't read the first one, so I couldn't speak to that. But, you're right, the cover is beautiful! I wouldn't be totally adverse to trying another book by her.
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