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The Lying Game (The Lying Game, #1)

Sara Shepard
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The Lying Game (The Lying Game, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2010

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Sara Shepard

The Lying Game (The Lying Game, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

307

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Romance
Setting

Tucson, Arizona • 2010s

Publication Year

2010

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL730L

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Super Short Summary

The Lying Game by Sara Shepard follows a teenager who discovers she has a long-lost twin sister, only to find her sister has been murdered. The protagonist must assume her sister's identity while investigating the mystery. The story explores themes of family, identity, and secrets within a suspenseful narrative.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

44,236 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sara Shepard's The Lying Game is praised for its thrilling plot, mystery elements, and engaging writing. Readers appreciate the complex characters and intricate storyline that keeps them guessing. However, some criticize the book for occasional predictability and a somewhat slow start. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of teen mysteries.

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Who Should Read The Lying Game (The Lying Game, #1)?

Readers who relish suspenseful, character-driven narratives with high school drama and intricate secrets, much like in Shepard's own Pretty Little Liars series or Fitzpatrick's Hush, Hush, will enjoy The Lying Game by Sara Shepard. This novel is ideal for fans of young adult fiction imbued with mystery and engaging plot twists.

4.1

44,236 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Sara Shepard, the author of The Lying Game, is also known for her popular Pretty Little Liars series, which became a successful TV show.

The Lying Game series was inspired by a real-life childhood game of the same name that Sara Shepard played with her friends.

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The book series was adapted into a television show on ABC Family, premiering in 2011 and running for two seasons.

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Book Details
Pages

307

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Romance
Setting

Tucson, Arizona • 2010s

Publication Year

2010

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL730L

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