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One Great Lie by Deb Caletti
4.0
dark emotional sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

If you're looking for a romance, this is definitely not the book you're looking for. This is a tough read but also an important one. It's a look at how men in power abuse it, and what happens when young girls try to speak out against it. It's heart-wrenching because you know this happens in real life. You know there are girls like Charlotte who are struggling but don't feel like they have the power to do anything. Even though I felt the pacing was a bit off, overall this is a powerful read, if you can make it through it.

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