Little White Lies

by Katie Dale

The first time Lou meets tall, dark, and handsome Christian, she knows he's hiding something. Why does he clam up every time she asks about his past? Why doesn't he have any family photos and why does he dye his blond hair black?

Then suddenly his terrible secret is unveiled to the world - and it seems everything he's ever told Lou is a lie. Can what the media are saying about him really be true? Should Lou trust him? Or is she in terrible danger? But Christian isn't the only one keeping secrets. For what if their chance meeting was no accident at all . . .?

As lie follows lie, nothing is as it seems, and soon Lou finds herself ensnared in a web of deceit, her loyalties torn, her emotions in tatters as she faces a heart-wrenching dilemma: should she shatter the lives of those she holds dearest, or betray the guy who, against all odds, she's fallen in love with?

Full of family secrets, surprising twists and unexpected revelations, Katie Dale's second novel will have readers on the edge of their seats.

• ISBN10: 0375989609
• ISBN13: 9780375989605
• Publish Date: 9 December 2014 (first published 1 January 2012)
• Publish Status: Cancelled
• Out of Print: 20 April 2017
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Delacorte Press
• Format: Hardcover (Library Binding)
• Pages: 384
• Language: English

Reviews

[inlibrisveritas]

3.5 Stars
Little White Lies is a story about the relationship of Lou and Christian, who are hiding their pasts from each other. It’s a story riddled with lies and situations that force you to think about just how flawed the justice system can truly be at times. Little White Lies pulls you in with it’s half truths and sets you on a path that will have you just as unsure (if not more so) as Lou about the real truth.

Louise, is in a new city with a new name and struggling to make a new life while going to college. She meets Christian and despite a rocky start they seem to click. They have chemistry but the fact that they won’t open up about their pasts is making things difficult, but even as a few secrets come out you discover there are so many more. I can’t say I liked Lou (or the other characters) very much. They were very realistic and I was hooked to their story but as people I can’t say I cared too much for them. They make rash decisions and jump to conclusions, they are ruled by emotions…and in that aspect they are perfectly painted teens. Their conversations felt very realistic, and unlike other contemporaries where there is a ton of inner dialogue this book actually includes the off-handed chatter between friends. It does add depth to the characters overall, though I don’t think it’s my preferred style of writing.

The plot of this one felt like a juxtaposition to me. So much of it was felt real, but then other smaller sections practically dripped with drama. It did make it a much quicker and exciting read though. There are a few moments of intense action, but overall the pacing of the writing is deliberate giving you plenty of time to stew over the lies and cover ups pertaining to Lou and Christian.

Overall I really enjoyed this, even though it’s not my favorite type of read. It has a well written plot, great characters, and puts some attention on the flaws of the justice system. I certainly agree with the blurb and think that fans of Pretty Little Liars will enjoy this.