review; secrets & lies
Secrets & Lies
by Kody Keplinger
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.
Review:
Abbreviations & Alliterations:-
Getting a story in Casey’s point of view was something I did not know I needed. Short and simple, and sweet, and gah – I did not expect to enjoy Casey and Toby together as much as I did. I love them so much. I love the friendship between Casey and Bianca, and Jess. I love the guy Wesley has become, too. So obviously in love with Bianca.
And Toby and Casey. Gah. So perfect.
People Worth Knowing:-
God, you know, I was ecstatic that Bailey got her own short story, and we got to know how Whitley and Nathan were doing. (SO WELL GAH SO CUTE!) But damn, freshmen in high school can be such bitches. Justine seemed like Regina George from the beginning, no lie, but Elsie? I totally did not expect the story to end the way it did – but it was a fab twist and way to go, Kody.
Ara
I’m Ara, a Southeast Asian writer who someday hopes to have published a novel, and who is currently losing herself in the worlds created by others. I love books and food and television and blogging and I get distracted and sidetracked easily.