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The Lies We Steal
by Monty Jay
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Lies We Steal by Monty Jay
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Briar Lowell's acceptance into the prestigious Hollow Heights University is nothing short of miraculous, given her background marked by petty theft. Her arrival sets off a chain of events that entangle her with the Hollow Boys—a group shrouded in darkness and secrets. An unintended encounter thrusts Briar and her roommate, Lyra, into a perilous game of cat and mouse, where the lines between victim and accomplice blur, and the quest for truth becomes a dangerous obsession.
The characters are crafted with depth, each harboring their own shadows and motivations. Briar emerges as a resilient protagonist, navigating a treacherous environment with determination. Alistair Caldwell is has a complexity that switches between menace and vulnerability. Their interactions are charged with tension.
Monty Jay paints a vivid picture of the somber town of Ponderosa Springs. I was on the edge of my seat as the secrets unraveled. "The Lies We Steal" offers a dark and immersive experience, blending elements of romance, mystery, and psychological intrigue. The novel sets the stage for a series that promises to delve deeper into the shadows of Hollow Heights.
Trigger Warnings: Potential readers should be aware that the novel contains graphic depictions of violence, sexual content, and themes such as bullying, death, and kidnapping.
Tropes Featured:
🔥 Dark Romance: The story delves into the complexities of love intertwined with darker themes, challenging conventional romantic narratives.
🎓 Dark Academia: Set against the backdrop of an elite university, the novel explores the sinister undercurrents lurking beneath academic prestige.
👿 Morally Gray Characters: Both protagonists and antagonists operate in shades of gray, making choices that blur the lines between right and wrong.
🕵️♂️ Mystery and Suspense: A central murder mystery propels the plot, with twists and turns that keep readers guessing.
💔 Enemies to Lovers: The evolving relationship between Briar and Alistair embodies this trope, filled with tension and unexpected vulnerability.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Briar Lowell's acceptance into the prestigious Hollow Heights University is nothing short of miraculous, given her background marked by petty theft. Her arrival sets off a chain of events that entangle her with the Hollow Boys—a group shrouded in darkness and secrets. An unintended encounter thrusts Briar and her roommate, Lyra, into a perilous game of cat and mouse, where the lines between victim and accomplice blur, and the quest for truth becomes a dangerous obsession.
The characters are crafted with depth, each harboring their own shadows and motivations. Briar emerges as a resilient protagonist, navigating a treacherous environment with determination. Alistair Caldwell is has a complexity that switches between menace and vulnerability. Their interactions are charged with tension.
Monty Jay paints a vivid picture of the somber town of Ponderosa Springs. I was on the edge of my seat as the secrets unraveled. "The Lies We Steal" offers a dark and immersive experience, blending elements of romance, mystery, and psychological intrigue. The novel sets the stage for a series that promises to delve deeper into the shadows of Hollow Heights.
Trigger Warnings: Potential readers should be aware that the novel contains graphic depictions of violence, sexual content, and themes such as bullying, death, and kidnapping.
Tropes Featured:
🔥 Dark Romance: The story delves into the complexities of love intertwined with darker themes, challenging conventional romantic narratives.
🎓 Dark Academia: Set against the backdrop of an elite university, the novel explores the sinister undercurrents lurking beneath academic prestige.
👿 Morally Gray Characters: Both protagonists and antagonists operate in shades of gray, making choices that blur the lines between right and wrong.
🕵️♂️ Mystery and Suspense: A central murder mystery propels the plot, with twists and turns that keep readers guessing.
💔 Enemies to Lovers: The evolving relationship between Briar and Alistair embodies this trope, filled with tension and unexpected vulnerability.