New town. New school. Same lies. This is my senior year, and not only have my parents moved me to a new place where I know nothing and no one, they are determined to make me fall in line with the life they want me to have. Not the life that I want. But what fits perfectly into their world. I’m looking for any possible way to escape this prison and leave them behind. Which has been harder than I … Which has been harder than I thought.
An opportunity to escape appears. And I’m going to take it. I’m going to use four so-called perfect guys in this new town to make it happen. The ones that have it all, or so everyone thinks.
And they’re going to be my ticket out.
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Astrid is shy and quiet, but also has a core of steel. I liked that the guys weren’t really friends before her. This is a slow-burn RH, and while you feel the attraction there isn’t really any steam. Astrid is always watching and taking photos from the shadows. She. Sees the pretty lies that those around her portray, I can’t wait to see the relationships continue to grow. Thankfully book 2 is already out!
Loved Astrid’s unique viewpoint and how when she takes a step back, she captures a new view on her own life and changes the lives of those around her.
Shes the pastors daughter, but behind closed doors away from prying eyes of the congregation there lies darkness in her family life.
Music and cars are his life one feeds the other, and keeps his spirits up in dark times.
Perfectly put together is he from a distance but up close the blemishes become visible. Keep them at arms length and all will be well.
Art and women away from his home, for his house is a safe haven for innocence and warmth.
The jock, the star, the all american high school dream is he, but who is that in his shadow…
Five lives that all collide, that destiny brings together.
What an ending to a fantastic slow burner, that once it hit its stride came alive like a rocket in the night sky!
The depth and insight into the characters is amazing! you can see their lives as if you took their picture.
Gravity pulls their strings as fate plays its hand, and I was captivated as the story played out.
The characters draw so many feelings from you. From sympathy, to empathy to understanding and lastly hope, whilst being so innocent and fresh.
A book that is so visual from the cover to the words to the images that dance around your mind. Amazingly brilliant!
I want more, I need more and now I’m off to get more!
Astrid’s (The MFC) home life is not exactly loving & at school shes basically invisible to everyone. A talented photographer she sees that as a way to escape the life she has at the moment. In the course of the book she meets four guys Beck, Rhys, Thatcher & Jonah. Who come with their own problems but all seem to want to help her out. Love the dynamic of the group especially love her friend Ryan who gave me a few laughs. Astrid is a great MC. Quietly going about her life but not missing anything around her. Amazing book. Look forward to more books coming
I’ve read all of the author’s work and so when she released a YA contemporary romance, I didn’t bat an eye even read the blurb as I dive in her newest book. I have no expectations whatsoever aside from I trusted the author will deliver a funny, hilarious, full of sarcastic goodness, entertaining story as was her norm. This book are those and more. What I fail to say was that buried at the very core of this story, is a heart full of angst, deep seated pain and ridden with lies.
Pretty Lies lived up to its title as the story talked about the lies that the characters feed to the people around them. Most of them were trapped to these deceptions and were powerless to get out of it, either by choice or circumstance.
The story was mostly told through Astrid’s POV, with some of the boys POV interspersed. It’s a slow burn, YA romance that told the story of Astrid, a senior, hippie girl who likes to stay out of the limelight. She accidentally found her photography calling when her friend, Ryan pointed her knack of capturing really good stolen shots and told her to enter an art scholarship. Given her not so great family situation, she decided to go for it and what started as getting stolen shots of people of interest in her school to showcase their “pretty lies” as the theme, lead to unexpected friendships with the nerdy debate captain, star hockey player, sexy artist and hot rockstar.
From cliquey mean girls to scandalous affair, this book was a bit slow in the beginning with it laying the groundwork for its steamier installment but I must say that it is off to a great start. I loved every embarassing, laughed-out-loud moments and wouldn’t want it any other way. I’m not one to play favorites, but I’m dying to read my nerdy, gangsta boy Jonah’s story next. Ugly Truths can’t come soon enough!
Being a YA I was hesitant if I would like this book or not. But I am very very very happy that I took the chance on reading this one. This series can easily become a new addiction!
Blake Blessing gives it to us again hard, slow (not really, the ending kind of punched me in the face) & sensually
In all seriousness, Pretty Lies kept me guessing & enthralled from page 1. I was guessing from the very beginning who was in Astrid’s Harem (or should I be using another word that begins with “h” ) cannot wait for more! Also can I mention the piercing on another review? Is that allowed? Too late *smug*
This book was amazing! I already have high expectations from this author, and now she’s nailed it in a new genre. The main character was so relatable. I love her personality, her quirks, and the steady growing friendships she was making. I’m so anxious to see where book 2 will take the characters, I didn’t want it to end!