Little White Lies by Katie Dale Published by Delacorte Press on December 9, 2014
Genres: Contemporary
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Source: Publisher
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Fans of Pretty Little Liars will be ensnared in this tale of deceit. Christian is hiding terrible secrets from his girlfriend, Lou. But Lou has told lies as well. What if their accidental meeting wasn’t an accident?
The first time Lou meets mysterious Christian, she knows he is The One. But Christian is hiding a terrible secret. Why does he clam up every time Lou asks about his past? Why doesn’t he have any family photos, and why does he dye his blond hair black? When Christian’s house goes up in flames, his tires are slashed, and he flees for his life, Lou insists on going with him. But as Christian’s secret is unveiled in front of the whole world, it seems everything he’s ever told Lou is a lie. Can what the media are saying about him really be true? Should Lou trust him? Or is she in grave danger?
But Christian isn’t the only one keeping secrets. For what if their accidental meeting was no accident at all?
Little White Lies incorporated everything awesome about suspense novels and everything action packed about young adult novels and combined them to make one awesome story. Suspense is hard for young adult but Katie Dale managed to craft a wonderful story that kept me guessing until the very end.
If you follow me on Twitter or Goodreads, you might have seen some status updates about the main character. She annoyed me for a good portion of the book. Her actions made no sense to me and I couldn’t understand why she wouldn’t just give up. She practically stalked this guy Christian and every time he turned her down for a date she would not take the hint. It actually got to be a bit stalkerish (that’s totally a word.) I was quite upset with how she was acting and I just wanted to slap some sense into her. My feelings towards Lou changed about halfway through the book though. Christian wasn’t the only one with secrets and once Lou’s started to come out, her behavior started to make a little more sense. I can’t say too much without giving things away but just trust me that her behavior won’t annoy you so much once you get to a certain point. In fact, you’ll probably start to like her a lot, just like I did.
The cast of characters in Little White Lies were a strong mix of personalities. Lou was a little shy, quiet, smart, but with a great sense of humor. She was a bit awkward which only made me love her more. Her best friend, Vix, was her exact opposite. She was outgoing, a little crazy, and pretty much the perfect balance for Lou. Kenny was funny but there was just something about him that I didn’t love. He always seemed a bit sketchy. As for Christian, he was a hard person to get a read on. He was very mysterious and sometimes a little rude. I could understand why Lou was a bit attracted to him but I didn’t get her obsession. He seemed like any other guy just with a few more secrets than most.
The mystery is truly what kept me reading. It was hinted at early on in the story but I really had no clue how things would play out. I couldn’t, for the life of me, figure out how everything was going to tie together. Katie Dale did a great job with that aspect of the story. Even if I could figure out one thing I’d be completely clueless about something else.
Overall, Little White Lies really is perfect for fans of suspense. I look forward to reading more from Katie Dale.
What others are saying about Little White Lies:
Books and Whimsy’s review: “I also liked that Little White Lies manages to ask some important questions about family, friendship, and who we are on the surface.”
Book Passion For Life’s review: “I know many people will enjoy it – so go read it and see for yourselves – but for me, it was a little underwhelming.”
In Libris Veritas’ review: “It has a well written plot, great characters, and puts some attention on the flaws of the justice system.”
Giveaway
Two US residents will win copies of Little White Lies
Oooh, I haven’t heard of this one before, but it sounds really cool! (And I already have some ideas about what’s going on, which just makes me want to read it even more!)
I think my teenage daughter would love this! Who am I kidding, it would be more for me 😉
I’m glad the mystery is what had you hooked because I love a good mystery story.
Your review has really sold me on this book… I’m glad that there is a mystery aspect because I love trying to figure out the clues and I love it when at the end of a story I’m all like, ‘Ohhhh, I get it now…’ Think I’m definitely going to give this a read.
Just realised the giveaway is US only… 🙁
Def interested in reading Little White Lies now that you said it kept you guessing till the end! Only a couple of books have managed to do that. 🙂
this looks and sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Great review!
This one sounds like a really good read!
Thanks for the chance to win!
I love mystery so I think that too will keep me reading. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I loved your review. You described the characters so well. I really enjoy suspense and books with secrets so I would like to read it. Thanks for having the giveaway.
I think I’d find the mystery aspect of the book the most intriguing as well. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I love suspense, I added this to my TBR list
This is the first review of this book I’ve read, but I’ve seen it and thought it looked good!
This book sounds really good! I love a good mystery and I would love to read this one!
Ooh, sounds like a good one!
The synopsis of this story probably wouldn’t have drawn me in – especially since the main character sounds ridiculously annoying – but since I loved this author’s debut, I think I’ll give it a shot. Plus, the suspense sounds like it will make up for my frustration with the protagonist. I’m glad you liked this book overall, and I hope you get around to reading Someone Else’s Life soon – it’s fantastic!
It sounds really interesting. Would love to get my hands on this book.
I love suspense novel! I grew up on Agatha Christie and Mary Higgins Clark. I’m glad the main character turned out to be less annoying than she initially seems–that’ll be good to keep in mind while I’m reading.
I love suspense done well. The characters sound very well developed and fleshed out with likeable and unlikeable qualities. Thanks for the review and giveaway. I must read this book.
This line in your review caught my attention: He seemed like any other guy just with a few more secrets than most. It sounds very interesting.
Just making my holidays TBR list…. this is going straight down!
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Sounds interesting! I love Pretty Little Liars and it sounds perfect for me!
haven’t read a YA suspense type books in a while- i wonder if a great plot will gloss over dull characters
Ooooh I love it when an author can keep you guessing until the very end!
Yes!! been looking for more mystery/ suspense novels. Just finished my first Christie novel and finished it in 24hrs, the addiction is real now!! Great Review well done!!