Book Review: Secrets and Lies

Secrets and Lies

By: Kody Keplinger

Published By: Poppy

Publication Date: June 2013

Page Count: 300

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Source: Purchased by Reviewer

Young Adult - Contemporary

This is a light and fluffy 2 for 1 deal on a couple of short stories by Kody Keplinger. Each relates to characters from her other books, which are fabulous, but both could be read as standalone stories without you losing much. I think the title, Secrets & Lies, is very apt: both of these stories are about not telling the truth to your friends in different ways. One is about keeping a relationship secret, the other about keeping quiet in the face of bullies. Neither is that complex but both were easy to read, light hearted and rang true. They would be good reading for younger teens who could do with hearing these morals in a very palatable format. I read them in a couple of hours, and it was a lovely way to pass my time which made me smile.

Summary:

Kody Keplinger both returns to the halls of Hamilton High and explores new territory in her collection of two e-book exclusive novellas. In these short stories, the author revisits a familiar cast of characters from THE DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) and A Midsummer's Nightmare. Explore the uniquely teen world of high school drama, secrets, and romantic entanglements from completely fresh perspectives that will intrigue fans of Kody Keplinger and new readers alike.