How to resolve AdBlock issue?
X
Review Detail
Young Adult Fiction
2149
Nice romance and character growth.
Overall rating
4.0
Plot
3.0
Characters
5.0
Writing Style
N/A
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. I am not paid for this review, and my opinions in this review are mine, and are not effected by the book being free.
Simon Teen sent me Dangerous Lies in the mail, and I almost didn't pick it up because thrillers and murder aren't usually my thing. But then I read Alyssa's review (Eater of Books) and saw it entailed a hot cowboy and a good romance. Also I then remembered I gave her other thriller 4 stars, so I decided to give it a chance.
Stella, the main character is in witness protection because she witnessed her mom's boyfriend and testified against him. Her boyfriend Reed also is in protection, but not in the same place as her. Stella has given up on her mom ever getting sober, so she is with a woman posing as her foster mom, and all of the sudden in a small country town when she is used to a city. She is understandably prickly and upset about the changes.
Carmina, the woman she is living with now, is strict and no-nonsense, which Stella doesn't like since she has always had freedom. But I love the bond that eventually forms between them. They open up to one another and there are times when Stella is surprised by how deep her bond with her has become. On the other hand, Stella has been burned by her mom so many times, her mom chosing drugs over her, and the stealing, lies, and neglect. But she has to face her still, and wonder if this rehab might finally take, or if she will be disappointed again.
She keeps bumping into older, handsome Chet, from him taking care of the lawn and grounds for Carmina, to running into him when she goes to town to try and contact Reed. They have chemistry right away, but she is in denial because she is still fighting the relocation, and still hoping for things to work out with her and her old boyfriend Reed. But the more time she spends with them, the more they banter, the more Chet is there for her when she needs someone, and she sees his character tested and it proves over and over how good of a guy he is.
The ending wasn't what I expected, but it worked for the book, and I like the way that it left the characters with lots of promise and hope for their futures.
Bottom Line: Nice romance and character growth.
Simon Teen sent me Dangerous Lies in the mail, and I almost didn't pick it up because thrillers and murder aren't usually my thing. But then I read Alyssa's review (Eater of Books) and saw it entailed a hot cowboy and a good romance. Also I then remembered I gave her other thriller 4 stars, so I decided to give it a chance.
Stella, the main character is in witness protection because she witnessed her mom's boyfriend and testified against him. Her boyfriend Reed also is in protection, but not in the same place as her. Stella has given up on her mom ever getting sober, so she is with a woman posing as her foster mom, and all of the sudden in a small country town when she is used to a city. She is understandably prickly and upset about the changes.
Carmina, the woman she is living with now, is strict and no-nonsense, which Stella doesn't like since she has always had freedom. But I love the bond that eventually forms between them. They open up to one another and there are times when Stella is surprised by how deep her bond with her has become. On the other hand, Stella has been burned by her mom so many times, her mom chosing drugs over her, and the stealing, lies, and neglect. But she has to face her still, and wonder if this rehab might finally take, or if she will be disappointed again.
She keeps bumping into older, handsome Chet, from him taking care of the lawn and grounds for Carmina, to running into him when she goes to town to try and contact Reed. They have chemistry right away, but she is in denial because she is still fighting the relocation, and still hoping for things to work out with her and her old boyfriend Reed. But the more time she spends with them, the more they banter, the more Chet is there for her when she needs someone, and she sees his character tested and it proves over and over how good of a guy he is.
The ending wasn't what I expected, but it worked for the book, and I like the way that it left the characters with lots of promise and hope for their futures.
Bottom Line: Nice romance and character growth.
Comments
Already have an account? Log in now or Create an account
Powered by JReviews
How to resolve AdBlock issue?
X
FEATURED GIVEAWAYS
Indie Superstars with the Authors of Of Thorns and Beauty + Giveaway (US Only)
Welcome to YA Books Central's "Indie Superstars" column. This event will spotlight the best and brightest of the indie community. You don’t want to miss out on these talented ...
Posted in News & Updates
Giveaway: The Meet-Cute Project (Rhiannon Richardson) ~ (US Only)
The Meet-Cute Project (US Only) Author: Rhiannon Richardson Release Date: January 12th, 2021 Publisher: Simon & Schuster BFYR About The Book To All the Boys...
Posted in News & Updates
Author Chat with Lani Forbes (The Jade Bones), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
Today we're excited to chat with Lani Forbes author of The Jade Bones. Read on for more about Lani and her book, plus a giveaway! Meet Lani Forb...
Posted in News & Updates
Giveaway: Golden Dreg Boy Series (D.K. Dailey) ~ (US Only)
Golden Dreg Boy Series (US Only) by: D.K. Dailey Release Date: July 2nd, 2020 Publisher: Tillable Ground Dreams About The Book 2 Prequels: Golden Dreg Boy, Prequel, T...
Posted in News & Updates
Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Julie Kagawa (The Iron Raven), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Welcome to our weekly special feature post, Author Of The Week !! Each week we will be interviewing a different YA author and highlighting their upcoming release! We will also be hosting a givea...
Posted in News & Updates
Author Chat with Lisi Harrison (Girl Stuff), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to chat with Lisi Harrison author of Girl Stuff. Read on for more about Lisi and her book, plus a giveaway! Meet Lisi Harris...
Posted in News & Updates
Latest Book Listings Added
City of Spells, the follow-up to Alexandra Christo's gritty YA...
A delightful Christmas board book filled with hilarious characters and...
Roland lives a quiet life filled with books, music, and...
Award-winning author-illustrator Susan Stockdale welcomes you to the Bird Show,...
Inspired by the Montessori method of education this unique board...
From New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel comes...
Critically-acclaimed author-illustrator Satoshi Kitamura (Hat Tricks) celebrates the value of...
Everyone’s favorite hard-working hamster Stanley introduces young readers to a...
Richly illustrated and lovingly told, this book is a warm...
Latest Member Reviews
"Part mad libs and activity book plus fully developed fictional story, MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD is a delightfully interactive read..."
"When you see snow, you think of how pretty it is or how cold it is. UNDER THE SNOW opens..."
"Fans of the Explorer Academy series won't want to miss out on this Codebreaking Activity Adventure. Enter into Explorer Academy..."
"Winter is over and Bear is ready to have some springtime fun. First, Bear has to gather everything he needs,..."
"HIDDEN CREATURES: SCRATCH MAGIC contains pages with black on them. Some have the whole page and others have designs for..."
"A charming gift idea for young Wonder Woman fans, with plenty of additional DC universe appeal. This Wonder Woman..."
"This durable hardback presents a sizable collection of perfectly clean kid’s jokes. There are anywhere from 3-6 jokes per page..."
"A well-arranged, highly portable collection of kid-friendly jokes. This little paperback book of road trip ready humor is 128..."
"Where's Waldo is an iconic search and find activity book that has been entertaining people for 30 years. This 30th..."
"For fans of the Shopkins phenomenon, this product has a lot going for it. Vibrant, cheerful, and devastatingly cutsie...."
"Once again LEGO and Star Wars team up to bring young fans a stellar activity book experience. Centering around..."
"Obviously, activity books are not something that I purchase for my library, and they are hard to review, but this..."
"An enchantingly vibrant storybook combined with a range of arts and activities. Emily Jones is called out of..."
"Ninjas and Pirates and Djinns… oh my! This 32 page comics and activities book is an engaging cross between..."
"A techno-magical good time! This 32 page comics and activities book is the perfect cross between an educational magazine..."
"Mr. Hare is hungry, and he is sitting under a cherry tree full of ripe fruit, but he has a..."
"This book is a HUGE hit in my household. My boys love The Captain Underpants series of books, so..."
"At this point, I consider myself a Waldo expert. I have found him in almost every adventure, along with his..."
"This is by far my favorite Waldo edition! All seven books are bound in this travel sized book, perfect for..."
"I would've loved this book as a child! Not only is it a story involving princesses, castles, witches, and toads,..."