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The Lies We Tell by Katie Zhao
3.0

Reminiscent of Ace of Shades, this is a fast-paced thriller circling around secret societies at a prestigious university. It's a really fun plot, though a bit predictable at times. I enjoyed Anna and Chris as characters, though Anna's lonerness meant that we didn't see many other side characters. Some of the plot elements were a bit far-fetched in terms of execution and believability, leaving me a bit disappointed. But there's still great discussion about racism and fetishization throughout.

*Thank you to Bloomsbury YA and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*