If I Lie

Aug 23, 2012 Keertana rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-galley-and-first-reads, books-that-linger, debut-author-2012, kick-ass-heroines, teary-eyed-reads, beautiful-prose

If I Lie is easily one of the better written contemporary debuts I've come across this year, if not the best. It is powerful, thought-provoking, and is beautifully written. While it touches upon a variety of subjects and something or the other is constantly happening throughout the novel, at its core, it is a character-driven story like no other. I guess if I had to, I’d describe If I Lie as a cross between The Scarlet Letter and Speechless, but really, it is a novel that manages to hold...more

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Sep 13, 2012 Arlene rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, read-2012, ya-contemporary, military-war, young-adult

Sometimes a moment defines you, defines how people see you for the rest of your life.

What an emotional journey! If I Lie by Corrine Jackson has been on my wishlist for quite a while because the premise hooked me pretty fierce. Now after finishing this novel, I’m happy to say I was definitely NOT disappointed. It was worth every minute of the wait and every emotional punch delivered throughout the book.

This book is packed to the brim with relevant themes such as friendship, sacrifice, loss, inte...more Sometimes a moment defines you, defines how people see you for the rest of your life.

What an emotional journey! If I Lie by Corrine Jackson has been on my wishlist for quite a while because the premise hooked me pretty fierce. Now after finishing this novel, I’m happy to say I was definitely NOT disappointed. It was worth every minute of the wait and every emotional punch delivered throughout the book.

This book is packed to the brim with relevant themes such as friendship, sacrifice, loss, integrity and self discovery. These are all powerful concepts wrapped around a story that takes place in the here and now as a war is fought in Afghanistan, where troops, families and friends are left to pull the pieces of their lives together. If this is the new trend in YA Contemporary then sign me up. It’s a subject I hold near and dear, and I applaud Jackson for her masterful approach delivered with integrity and truth.

Sophie Quinn, the main protag in this novel, has sacrificed her reputation, happiness and hope of having a memorable senior year. See she lives in the small military town of Sweethaven, where sons, daughters, and even parents are deployed to fight the war against terrorism. The novel kicks off with an emotional news break that one of their own is missing in action. It happens to be Quinn’s boyfriend Carey, which she was caught cheating on ultimately leaving her to battle against the town’s hatred because of her betrayal. As the story progresses and the players in this novel make their appearances, we begin to discover that Quinn’s betrayal holds a whole new layer of truth and secrets which she’s committed to keep hidden. However, to what length is she willing to sacrifice her integrity to protect another?

Quinn captured my heart from the get go. There were moments in the story when I felt an overwhelming frustration for her situation simply because I became vested in this character. At times Quinn’s was the only side of the story important to me, but she forced us to consider the other side of the coin despite wanting to feel dislike and disappointment for both Carey and Blake.
Blake makes a few appearances throughout the novel, but one thing I must say about him was I still don't understand how he let Quinn take the fall and face the firing squad on her own. Despite Carey's role being played from the sidelines as he's missing in action, we get glimpse of his side through flashbacks. It wasn’t until the very end, did I finally feel compassion for him.

As far as the pacing of the novel goes, it’s timed to perfection. So much happens, yet as a reader you never feel rushed. At the end of the journey I felt I got to know all of the main players and their multiple layers of complexity. I became acquainted with Quinn, Carey, Blake and George to such an in-depth level without feeling neither short-changed nor overwhelmed. Great balance and pacing throughout.

Overall, Corrine Jackson has penned a worthy novel full of emotion and hope, and she's made an impression on me. Definitely enough of it to have me now keep my eyes out for anything else she plans to publish. Enjoyed it much!

Someday… these days will be a shitty reminder of a time when we weren't the best versions of ourselves.

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Aug 22, 2012 ☆Jessie☆ (Ageless Pages Reviews) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, contemporary-fiction, young-adult-fiction, best-of-2012, 2012-reads, 2012-reviews, reviewed, read-need-to-buy, tears-aplenty, i-love-you-for-your-words, five-stars-for-you-glen-coco, emotional-whiplash

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This is just so so good, from start to finish. I'm still having a hard time putting coherent thoughts about it together, but If I Lie made me cry, oh, once every 75 pages or so. It's gripping, and touching, and altogether beautiful in several ways. This is a book that made me feel things (All the feelings!), that made me care intensely about its wide cast of multi-dimensional ~~characters~~ people; all in all, this is a damn good book and I literally ha...more

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Dec 19, 2012 Jackie(No Bent Spines) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: discovering-yourself, don-t-like-the-ending, favorites, reccomended-to-me, contermperary-ya-a

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 5/5 stars
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Ok so I pretty much adore this book. It has everything; secrets, tears, tragedy, love, fear, hurt, devastation, renewal, everlasting bonds and above all friendship.I know that Carey is gay and all and left her to fend for herself while he went off to war but I just couldn't bring myself to hate him. It was obvious that while he was not in love with Quinn(Sophie) he did lover her. The only thing I would change would be that Quinn and Blake end up together. I love Bla...more

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Sep 21, 2012 Purcheria rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Purcheria by: Keertana

Shelves: books-on-my-e-reader, contemporary, emotional-baggage, favorites, loved-it-loved-it-loved-it, un-putdownable

Wow...Wow...I have no words. Like. None. They fail me...I've come undone...There are not enough words to describe the emotional journey this book takes you on. It is as heart-wrentching as it is beautiful.
This book was a joy to read, not just because of the story, but because of the way the story was told. Corinne Jackson knows how to tell one.
This book shows you what it's like to be human, to live with true human emotions. It makes you realize that no one's perfect; not your friends, not you...more

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Aug 17, 2012 Haya rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: drama, war, ya, so-sad, 2012, neveragain, normal, cliche, ebook, stand-alone, i-like-the-writing-style, pretty-covers, 4-stars, reality, contemporary, review

Wonderful writing; a believable character with so much depth, sorrow and anger, and who narrates the story as she goes through the motions of being bullied, instead of clinging on to some other guy for support; the romantic part is kept at a minimum--this is Quinn's spotlight; a few unexpected turn-ups, and a sturdy plot. What is there not to like in If I Lie?

It has it's flaws. At some points, I skimmed through a few paragraphs to get to the point: There was a lot of detail I believed was unnece...more

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Nov 11, 2012 Ally rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, favorites, sad, young-adult, romance, quick-read, buddy-read

Rating: ★★★★★
One-Sentence Review: Heart-wrenching, tear-jerking and beautifully written, If I Lie is a powerful book about premature judgement, strength, loyalty, and forgiveness.
Favorite Character: George
Favorite Quote: “Some words hit you like a tree branch slapping you in the face. And some words rip into your flesh, leaving scars so deep, they never completely fade.”
Favorite Word: Maudlin

If I were to pick a book out of my TBR list this instant, I probably would not have picked this one...more

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Nov 26, 2012 Trish Doller rated it 5 of 5 stars

I read this on a flight to Chicago and could not put it down...and I nearly cried in public. So well-written. So lovely. And while the story is not the same as Something Like Normal, if you like SLN, you'll like this book. Just fantastic!

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Nov 14, 2012 Shea Donahue rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya

This is a difficult book to review. It *is* powerful -- and I do believe that an entire town built into one belief system would fall to bullying and shunning someone they think has broken one of the cardnal rules. But there it went on too long. I find it hard to believe that someone would hold that secret through the things that character went though -- especially with certain people.

Why does she not tell George who has basically figured it out?
Why does she not tell her dad who now hates her bec...more

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Mar 31, 2013 Cecile rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: relatable-mc, made-me-cry, friendship, so-over-the-top

I have to admit, after a few chapters I was wondering if I should go on with this book. The foundation of the story felt a little too similar to a lot of things I’d already read : perfect Marine couple splits up for no obvious reason, girl “cheats”, is shunned by her high school but can’t explain her actions because boy has big secret. I felt quite sure I knew exactly what the revelations were going to be and I was right.

This isn’t much of a spoiler, because thankfully we are told quite soon wh...more

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equilibri Cecile wrote: "Please feel free to suggest any book to me, it makes me feel important :D (as in, when I'm having a bad day, I'm all "You is smaaart. Y...more Cecile wrote: "Please feel free to suggest any book to me, it makes me feel important :D (as in, when I'm having a bad day, I'm all "You is smaaart. You is kiiiind. You is important"

Now see, I enjoy sharing books I love, but I’m kind of cautious about pushing them on you (even if it makes you feel important). With my luck, you’ll hate them. And then you’ll hate me (understandably). And that would be really sad, because you is important (cute reference :)

Anyway, I read e-books in English, and mostly only Russian books on paper. It’s too much bother getting English books on paper here (no Amazon with English books section for me :). And at this point, I’m really used to e-books anyway, I love the convenience, the speed, the sheer number that can be stored... Basically, I’m in pig heaven with them.

I totally get your process of choosing the next read. All these pretty covers and intriguing premises, so much potential...*sigh* I’m ridiculously greedy about books, and accumulate piles of them. And then I go all my preciousssss over promising reads and hate the idea of just gobbling them up and spoiling the anticipation. Case in point, I have 5(!) unread Marchetta books and I’m hoarding them. Yeah, I have a serious problem.
I don’t even have a functional TBR list, and I’m all over the place and read randomly. Lately I’ve been trying to be a bit more organized, but so far it’s gone like this: “Ooh, this one looks good, I think I’ll just quickly check it out, and oh! That one looks even better, gimme, gimme... And I’ll get this one, ‘cause it’s about summer, ooh, I love summer books, and ‘beach’ books, and I’ll just stock up on Aussie books, ‘cause you can never have too many Aussie YA... But wow, I’ve got all these paranormals and dystopias stored up, I really need to get a move on those... Hmm, how about I’ll just quickly read this romantic suspense first, ‘cause the action takes place in Moscow? It’s so cute when I recognize all the places! Yay! Wait...I forgot about work. Do I need to work? What day is it?”

In other words, it’s anyone’s guess how I manage to keep up the illusion of normalcy on a day-to-day basis. I have a sneaking suspicion I’m not fooling anyone.(less)
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Cecile equilibri wrote: "All these pretty covers and intriguing premises, so much potential...*sigh*"

I’m just going to put this whole comment under « spoiler...more equilibri wrote: "All these pretty covers and intriguing premises, so much potential...*sigh*"

I’m just going to put this whole comment under « spoiler » ‘cause there’s nothing about it that’s even remotely linked to If I Lie anymore.

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Oct 29, 2012 Mara rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 4-and-5-stars, favorites, an-ocean-of-tears

WARNING: this book will make you cry, or sob, or wail

You know that feeling when you start relating to the character so much that you just find yourself sobbing for them unable to separate yourself from said character? When you're in so deep that you ache for the character so badly and just want to take them from the author for a while and comfort them?

Well THAT is what I felt for the main character Sophie.

Oh dammit, dammit, dammit someone help me, I'm drowning in my emotions.

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Jan 14, 2013 Jenny - totallybookedblog rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

4.5 Stars

This book made my heart hurt and was such a thought provoking read. It was beautiful and the writing was flawless.

There was certainly a lot to take in with this book but I found I kept pace with the authors story and Sophie/Quinn reached into my heart and held it all through this book.

What a wonderful loyal and strong character Sophie was. She sacrificed so much to keep her promise to her boyfriend Carey that, at times, I was willing her to tell! I actually did shout at my Kindle once...more

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Aug 18, 2012 Rachel rated it 5 of 5 stars

I am amazed at how breathless I am after finishing If I Lie by Corinne Jackson. This story is about Sophie Topher Quinn. Quinn's boyfriend Carey is a soldier stationed in Afghanistan. He was home for awhile for the summer. Carey told Quinn a huge secret that he made her promise not to tell anyone. A promise that Quinn has protected with her life. Its the middle of Quinn's senior year when the story begins. Quinn and everyone else in her small town has just found out the Carey is MIA. To make thi...more I am amazed at how breathless I am after finishing If I Lie by Corinne Jackson. This story is about Sophie Topher Quinn. Quinn's boyfriend Carey is a soldier stationed in Afghanistan. He was home for awhile for the summer. Carey told Quinn a huge secret that he made her promise not to tell anyone. A promise that Quinn has protected with her life. Its the middle of Quinn's senior year when the story begins. Quinn and everyone else in her small town has just found out the Carey is MIA. To make things worst for Quinn is everyone thinking Quinn cheated on Carey. In reality there is more to Quinn's story than what appears on the outside. It is also the story about the results of Quinn's mother cheating on her father when she was eleven.

Quinn’s story is full of passion, heartbreak, the power of a promise and the struggle to stay strong while being oppressed no matter what. It is a story that I will never forget. I feel aching pain as I dwell in every struggle Quinn faced. I wished every moment that her amazing best friend Carey could have been their to help her. If he had been there all the horrible things that happened to Quinn would not happen. Despite Carey never being in the present for the most of the book, all the flashbacks reveal that he truly care for Quinn more than anyone else in the world.

It is heartbreaking watching and learning every secret Quinn had to keep. This book flawlessly stitched what happened in the past together with the present. I felt no head-jerk as the story weaved from present to past. The truth of Carey and Quinn's secret and of what really happened during the summer is heartwarming. Tears spill thinking about the bad luck they both faced. For the separation they endured throughout this book.

I constantly wanted to bang Quinn’s head for being too stubborn to admit the truth. Quinn is self-less in her love for Carey. I understand why she kept her secret but I wish she did not. I ached as she felt self-loathing. Every feeling Quinn feels is raw, rich and moving. I desperately wish I could have put a warm quilt over Quinn. I completely understood her disgust for her mom and dad. Her mom left her and never came back till her senior year in high school (the middle of the book). Her dad pretends she never exists and is distasteful towards her because he thinks Quinn cheated on Carey. Quinn's whole life is dysfunctional and I amazed at how well she stays strong no matter what.

I cannot write this review without mentioning George. George is a true role model and friend to Quinn. George is a snarky and elderly Veteran of the Vietnam War who is currently at the VA Medical Center where Quinn volunteers. He never believes the flammable rumors of Quinn. He constantly brings joy to her life and cares for Quinn like she was his own daughter.

George is funny. George is loveable. George is delightful.

This is a story about hope. A story about promise. A story about regret. Most of all, a story about love. A story about remembering who you are in face of adversity. One mistake can lead to heartbreak. One moment.

Like Quinn remarked, “Sometimes a moment defines your, defines how people see you the rest of your life.” (Jackson 249)

Remember to always have hope and to keep those you truly know you, truly love you close. That is this unforgettable book true legacy to me.

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Aug 28, 2012 Hannah rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: hot-boys-alert, the-pile-of-favourites, ya-contemporary

For the first time since I’ve started blogging, I’ve not known where to begin when reviewing a book. Where to even start to begin in sharing my feelings about this novel?
WHAT. A. FREAKING. ROLLER. COASTER. RIDE.
You know you get some books where you just want to sit in a corner with it and bawl your eyes out? That was what If I Lie was like for me. But instead of this happening halfway through, I was reaching for the Kleenex about four pages in.
If I Lie needs no introduction, except to say that y...more For the first time since I’ve started blogging, I’ve not known where to begin when reviewing a book. Where to even start to begin in sharing my feelings about this novel?
WHAT. A. FREAKING. ROLLER. COASTER. RIDE.
You know you get some books where you just want to sit in a corner with it and bawl your eyes out? That was what If I Lie was like for me. But instead of this happening halfway through, I was reaching for the Kleenex about four pages in.
If I Lie needs no introduction, except to say that you get what’s in the blurb and then a whole lot of then some. It’s like discovering Ben and Jerry’s ice-cream for the first time – you know it’s going to be great, and you’re so eagerly anticipating it, that when you have that first scoop, you just can’t stop. I hate giving spoilers, so all I’m going to say is if you think the blurb has you hooked, just you wait.
What Corrine Jackson has created here is an emotionally raw and powerful novel about what love, friendship and family means in a harrowing and incredibly real sense. I’m not American, and though we Aussies have a great sense of national pride and patriotism, it’s not got a chocolate bar on what America has for its troops. And as an outsider to that world, as the reader we are dropped right into the situation that Quinn, our MC, is facing, and boy, is it a hard one.
Quinn is a character that I fell in love with from page one. She’s dealing with the fall out for cheating on her Marine boyfriend, and it’s not pretty. It’s Mean Girls but one hundred times worse. If you’ve read Speechless by Hannah Harrington – it’s worse than that. Quinn’s keeping her head down and her chin up, despite all the flack she’s copping. Usually at this stage, I’d be screaming at the MC with frustration, yelling at her to just have some balls and stand up for herself – fight back – but with Quinn, there’s so much more to her situation. She cares – and loves – so fiercely for the people around her that she’s willing to sacrifice a hell of a lot – including her own happiness – to protect them. But at the same time, she has her flaws, just like the rest of us. Quinn’s not perfect. She made mistakes, and she’s ready to scream and yell, break down and confess all. And at the end, I was so proud of her for taking a stand, for seeing the people in her life that truly matter and care about her – and just generally not putting up with the crap that others gave her.
This book, if anything, is all about relationships, communication and how we perceive people. It’s about acceptance and looking deeper at people, seeing them from what’s on the inside rather than just at skin level. It made me cross, angry, frustrated, sad, and really shocked that people – especially young teenagers – act in this way. My favourite, of course, is the sweet relationship that Quinn forges with war veteran George.
There were, at times, when I felt frustrated with some of the outcomes of the book, but the more I thought about it, the more I understand the reasoning behind it. We are left to make our own presumptions – the whole thing behind the novel – and well, I’m not going to say much more than that.
What I will say is GO AND GET YOUR HANDS ON THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW. I mean it this time too. And don’t forget to buy a box of tissues (and maybe one more, for extra measure) on your way home. This is one book you will not be putting down. Unless it’s to wipe those tears of course.(less)

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Nov 04, 2012 Molli (at Once Upon a Prologue) added it

Shelves: read-in-2012, young-adult

I wanted - badly - to read If I Lie from the very moment I first glimpsed the cover and read the synopsis. I sent in an ARC request, and to my delight, one arrived for me. I have a huge soft spot for YA contemporary novels, and something about this one struck a nerve with me. I began Quinn's story with high hopes, and by the time I read the final page, I had shed tears of both happiness and sorrow for Quinn. She's braver than anyone in her small town knows, and I felt like I walked every step of...more I wanted - badly - to read If I Lie from the very moment I first glimpsed the cover and read the synopsis. I sent in an ARC request, and to my delight, one arrived for me. I have a huge soft spot for YA contemporary novels, and something about this one struck a nerve with me. I began Quinn's story with high hopes, and by the time I read the final page, I had shed tears of both happiness and sorrow for Quinn. She's braver than anyone in her small town knows, and I felt like I walked every step of her journey with her.

Debut author Corrine Jackson has created a fantastic story that blurs the lines between the truth and a lie. Along the way, Quinn is forced to question her loyalty to her boyfriend, Carey, who despite only being in If I Lie for a short time, was a hugely vivid presence, as Jackson illustrated his relationship with Quinn through flashbacks that filled in the missing pieces. I felt like I knew and loved Carey, too. All of the characters - major or minor - felt so real, like Jackson had breathed so much life into them. I identified most with Quinn, whether it was when she faced her accusers at school, or tried to get her distant father to notice her. My heart ached for her as more of her past was revealed, and I wanted so ardently for Quinn to find a happy ending.

If I Lie was, at times, a difficult book to read. Quinn's bullying and how her classmates ostracized her felt achingly real. There were so many times that I wished just ONE of her "friends" would stand up for her, or that Blake (Carey's best friend) would support her. I cried several times for her, but in the end, I was SO very proud of Sophie Quinn for growing as a person, for becoming stronger. I love a novel with character growth, and that was definitely there in If I Lie.

What really stood out to me in If I Lie were the relationships between the characters. Corrine Jackson does an amazing job of humanizing these characters, and showing what they mean to Quinn through their interactions. I sobbed as I watched Quinn and her father try to rebuild their relationship, and I grinned and teared up in the scenes with Quinn and George - a war vet who became like a father to her. And of course, the interaction between Quinn and Carey and Quinn and Blake absolutely tore at my heart. I loved the friendship the three shared, as well as the unique bonds Quinn had with both Carey and with Blake. The romance in If I Lie was done SO right - it was as fragile as love can seem while strengthening Quinn. My heart went out to Quinn as she tried to figure out what she wanted.

There are no easy answers in If I Lie. I questioned things, along with Quinn. By the end of Jackson's debut novel, my heart felt sore from feeling Quinn's pain. But there's also a lot of hope in If I Lie, as well. For such a short novel, Jackson packed in a great deal of emotions that stayed with me long after finishing. My one complaint might be that the ending was left too open, but in a way, it was also sort of beautiful, the healing that Quinn and other characters found. I look forward to reading anything else Corrine Jackson writes
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Oct 18, 2012 Jasprit rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: out-2012, arc-galley, readalong, read-in-2012, ya, contemporary, romance, realistic-fiction

If I Lie is a book which puts you in a stupor of emotions that my feelings are all over the place about how I feel about this book. On the one hand it’s gritty, raw and Jackson’s writing left me in a huge mess. The unexpected blows kept chipping away until at some points I couldn’t take any more.

Quinn’s life is hell right now; she’s been tagged the school slut for cheating on her boyfriend Carey before he was going to be deployed to Iraq. Carey was the school hero; no one could ever say a bad wo...more If I Lie is a book which puts you in a stupor of emotions that my feelings are all over the place about how I feel about this book. On the one hand it’s gritty, raw and Jackson’s writing left me in a huge mess. The unexpected blows kept chipping away until at some points I couldn’t take any more.

Quinn’s life is hell right now; she’s been tagged the school slut for cheating on her boyfriend Carey before he was going to be deployed to Iraq. Carey was the school hero; no one could ever say a bad word about him, and now he’s MIA. So everyone at school comes down that much more on Quinn, it’s her fault end of. Her father acts like a drill sergeant around her, always cold, sticking to a strict schedule at home. He doesn’t even remember Quinn’s a vegetarian anymore, continually serving her meat dishes. Quinn knows why he’s like this, he expects her to turn out just like her mother who also bought the family reputation down.

Quinn honestly doesn’t deserve this sucky life, if people knew the honest truth about why she did cheat then I’m sure they would take back every bad word and insult said about her. But Quinn was such a decent person she decided to keep her promise to Carey, sticking out being ridiculed and teased for months after Carey had left. Judgements made about her that were totally underserved and heartbreak, over losing the boyfriend she loved and the one she could never have.

Jackson’s writing was just incredible; the story she weaved was so delicately thought out and elegantly written. It is hard to believe this is her debut novel, with the amount of inner turmoil I suffered reading this you would think Jackson had been a published author for years. For me those are the best novels you can find, ones that can get under your skin and can leave you reeling afterwards.

Jackson also deals with tough real life issues so well; a large amount is focused on the army life how difficult it can be leaving loved ones behind, losing loved ones in battle and adapting back to life when coming back home. Jackson was able to illustrate how tough of a process it could be. Also the issue of having no one to turn to, Quinn was totally abandoned when everyone found out she cheated, even her best friends didn’t wait to ask her what really happened. They were just quick to pass judgements. Quinn could have spiralled out of control, she’d lost her boyfriend and her best friend and was made the school scapegoat. But she battled on, and that’s what I truly admired about her. She didn’t stay at home and mope away, but continued to go to school and try to hold her head high, for she had every right to do.

My favourite relationship which emerged from this story was the one between George and Quinn. Quinn had initially been forced into helping out at the VA hospital but ended up forming such a close bond with George. He was honest, blunt, but most of all could see the real Quinn, when everyone else dropped her and despite hearing all the gossip he was the same George through and through.

But on the other hand, there were the actions of the characters which really aggravated me and thus bought my rating down. The story slowly eases you into the back story of several characters, so part way through I really thought I got to know them so well, but then some of the things they did made me want to yank my hair out. Even though I didn’t like this as my emotions would quickly change from one extreme to another, the character flaws were done so well, that I often didn’t see them coming.

I have to hand it to Jackson, If I Lie is a poignant story (the way I clutched my kindle over the two days I read it would give a clear indication of how much I was captivated). And yet again I’m pleased to say If I Lie was one of the few book to surprise me with its ending. I’m hoping, actually pleading it ended this way so that we can re-enter Quinn’s complicated world once more.

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Sep 24, 2012 Sarah (YA Love) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-debut-author-challenge, young-adult-lit, 2012-release, contemporary-ya, realistic-fiction, soldiers-war, read-in-2012, bullying, ncte-alan12

This year has been a big year for war-related contemporary YA. When I found out about Corrine Jackson’s debut, If I Lie, I knew I had to read it and I’m really glad I did.

I don’t know what it is about serious contemporary YA novels, but I love them. I’ve realized that my class library is full of them. If I Lie is serious and emotional, but there’s a nice mix of humor and warmth as well. Jackson covers some heavy issues like varyious forms of bullying. Quinn’s turned into a pariah and deemed a tr...more This year has been a big year for war-related contemporary YA. When I found out about Corrine Jackson’s debut, If I Lie, I knew I had to read it and I’m really glad I did.

I don’t know what it is about serious contemporary YA novels, but I love them. I’ve realized that my class library is full of them. If I Lie is serious and emotional, but there’s a nice mix of humor and warmth as well. Jackson covers some heavy issues like varyious forms of bullying. Quinn’s turned into a pariah and deemed a traitor after a compromising picture of her cheating on her boyfriend is spread across the Internet. The cyber bullying is a primary focus, but it’s present enough to give a reader pause. Quinn is bullied constantly. Her locker is violated, her friends have abandoned her, and she’s called names over and over again. I was shocked that she handles it as well as she does. I would hope that a military town would act differently, but in this war-ridden climate it’s easy to believe what happens to Quinn. Most of the humor comes from Quinn’s interactions with the war veteran, George, she spends time with. I loved his character because he’s really caring but he’s sharp and witty too.

After around 50 pages or so I started wondering where the story was going to take me. Corrine Jackson sets it up so we discover the big secret early on, but the full picture and background of it is broken up throughout the story. Once I realized that was happening I understood the pacing better and enjoyed it. Besides bullying, Quinn’s life is paralleled with her mother’s life. Her mom faced a similar situation as Quinn which haunts Quinn regularly. She feels like she’s lived up to the town’s expectations that she’d be just like her mother. So along with flashbacks to before the picture was taken and spread around town, we get flashbacks to when Quinn was still with her mother and what happened at home. The flashbacks are written well and easy to identify when reading. I’m picky about that when I read a book like If I Lie.

Readers who enjoy Courtney Summers or books like Speak will most likely enjoy If I Lie. It’s a quick read full of heart with a main character who, despite what everyone around town thinks, is incredibly loyal. I predict it will be popular in my classroom since there’s so much students can relate to. Readers who have tough relationships with their parents will connect with this. Readers who have been subject to bullying and gossip will connect with this. Readers who have fallen for the wrong person will connect with this. If I Lie is a strong contemporary debut and I look forward to reading more of Corrine Jackson’s work.(less)

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Sep 25, 2012 Tara rated it 5 of 5 stars

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If I Lie by Corrine Jackson is a brilliant and stunning debut. I love those contemps that really bring out the emotion and the tears and If I Lie definitely accomplished that.

There was a lot of depth to If I Lie, a lot of complex, real, and relevant issues facing us today. The bullying in If I Lie was absolutely shocking and heartbreaking and really made me think about the issues at hand.

And man, the mean girls are MEAN...more

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Aug 19, 2012 Jill rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: realistic-fic, teen

I had a hard time with book at first. I think maybe it was because I absolutely hate bullying and she definitely was. It was hard for me to witness. Which should tell you how great the book was, it was that realistic. I originally read this because I wanted to know if her boyfriend's "secret" was what I thought it was. I'm happy to say I was right, but there were a couple of times leading up to the reveal that I wondered if it would be something different. And the book just kept getting better a...more

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Mar 30, 2013 Jazz rated it 3 of 5 stars

The ending was a bit without hope, as not only did Blake and Quinn not end up together, I hate how conniving Carey is. He is a fake hidden behind a golden boy facade. How could he make Quinn cover up for him for so long! At the very least, he should allow her to end the relationship.

Quinn took the fall all along, and even at the end, she is the sole sufferer. Both Blake and Carey are absolutely undeserving of her.

However, it could be said that this book is also quite realistic in that there ar...more

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Mar 18, 2013 The Twins Read rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Original rating: 4.5/5

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I could actually count on one hand the books that have made me cry. There was Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie, Morgan Matson's Second Chance Summer, and now this book. Mind you, these are not the kind of tears that just gently rolled down my face. These are the kind of tears that had me wanting to reach into my chest, rip out my heart, and throw it in the trash bin. I am generally not a weepy person, as I do have te...more Original rating: 4.5/5

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I could actually count on one hand the books that have made me cry. There was Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie, Morgan Matson's Second Chance Summer, and now this book. Mind you, these are not the kind of tears that just gently rolled down my face. These are the kind of tears that had me wanting to reach into my chest, rip out my heart, and throw it in the trash bin. I am generally not a weepy person, as I do have tear ducts made out of steel, but goodness, did this book have me wishing that I could stuff tissue in my eyes.

With Quinn's ex-boyfriend Carey away in the war, Quinn has to deal with the little military town bearing on her because of the scandal. Her scandal. Before anyone ever knew that they were over, Quinn was caught in a compromising photo with a guy who is obviously not Carey, but nobody knows the truth of that night. Nobody knows that Carey asked Quinn to keep a little secret that could change everything. After all, it's not lying if it's the omission of truth... Or is it?

If I Lie has got to be one of the best contemporary novels I have read - and I have read a lot of them. Quinn lives in a military town. Her father is a military guy himself, and even he can't tolerate her when the scandal erupted. Carey was kind, compassionate, and perfect - the town hero. Everyone in town knew that they were it, the serious couple who will eventually settle down one day. Quinn could walk away from it all, if they only knew the truth, but it's a secret that Quinn will take to her grave if she has to.

Goodness, did I feel Quinn. I felt that she was one of the saddest protagonists I have ever come to know, but did I ever love her. She was rejected by her so-called friends, the guy she was in love with, her father, and even by people who didn't really know her, and the only person who knew the truth was thousands of miles away. At least she had George, the wonderful, wonderful old guy Quinn visits in the Veterans' Center. George was Quinn's pillar of strength, and you could not imagine how pained I was when the realities of life caught up with him. It was one of the hardest scenes I have ever read, and I literally had to stop and bawl my eyes out. (Tear ducts of steel? What tear ducts of steel?!)

There were a lot of times in the book that all I wanted to do was scream at Carey and tell him to tell the whole town what he's been hiding all along, if only to get everyone off of Quinn's back. I thought that Carey was very selfish in allowing Quinn to take the brunt of the situation, but then, I guess I could imagine all the stigma that Carey was envisioning for himself, especially when a lot of people look up to him. However, it is also in these tough times that Quinn finally does away with her identity as only Carey's girlfriend, and establishes herself as someone who sticks to her guns and has her own principles. It is in this time that relationships have been tested - most have been severed, and only few have stayed true. At the same time, Quinn also reminds us that there is a time to heal, to lick wounds, and a time to finally get on with life. All I thought of in the entirety of the book was that there are people out there who are as misunderstood as Quinn, and that it is very much a human error to immediately judge someone without fully knowing the entire situation. But in the same manner that others have wronged us, Quinn reminds us to be the better man and learn to forgive, in our own time.

I simply could not recommend this book enough. I would strongly urge you to read this when you're sure that you could dedicate your entire time in soaking up all the emotions that this book evokes. Pick up Corinne Jackson's If I Lie with a box of Kleenex and a pint of ice cream, if only to soothe the emotional turmoil Jackson will ultimately put you through.(less)

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Mar 02, 2013 Tracy Banghart rated it 5 of 5 stars

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As excited as I was for Cory when we first talked about her book, and as much as I wanted to read it...I was nervous. As an Army wife, I don't generally read books or watch movies about Army life. Sometimes it's because they're so unrealistic I find them incredibly cheesy and frustrating, but more often because the situations and hell, even seeing men in uniform, remind me of the dangers my husband...more Full disclosure: I know the author personally. (Review taken from my blog: www.tracyebanghart.com)

As excited as I was for Cory when we first talked about her book, and as much as I wanted to read it...I was nervous. As an Army wife, I don't generally read books or watch movies about Army life. Sometimes it's because they're so unrealistic I find them incredibly cheesy and frustrating, but more often because the situations and hell, even seeing men in uniform, remind me of the dangers my husband faces and the challenges our family goes through, with deployments, sudden moves, and the general uncertainty of the military lifestyle. I prefer my books and movies as entertainment, not as a reminder of "real" life.

So, while I had every confidence Cory had NOT written an unrealistic, cheesy book about the military that would frustrate me, I was worried that she had written a book that would be tough, emotionally, for me to get through.

The truth is IF I LIE *is* an emotional, at times "tough", read. But in all the very best ways. Yes, I cried. Yes, I emotionally invested in Quinn's struggles. Yes, there were a few times when I had to put the book down and take a little break. But it wasn't because of the military elements of the story. It was because Cory did such a fantastic job at opening a portal into Quinn's life and emotions. It was because I was so drawn into this character's struggles and relationships and hopes and regrets and conflicts that I felt I was living the emotional rollercoaster with her. Although, unlike Quinn, when it got a little too intense or uncomfortable, I could step away for a minute and get my bearings.

The writing is beautiful and visceral, the conflicts real and relatable. While the central "problem" in the book comes from Quinn's relationship with her boyfriend Carey, the element that resonated the most for me was Quinn's friendship with George, a Vietnam vet she often visits. That storyline added a depth and poignancy to the book that lifted it from high-concept romantic drama to emotional exploration of why and how some people come into our lives and leave us forever changed. All of the different relationships/conflicts/moving parts worked for me...I am so impressed at how Cory handled the many characters and their interactions with Quinn. Everything built on itself and each moment had weight.

It's true that if I didn't know Cory personally, I probably wouldn't have picked this book off the shelf. As I said, I usually stay away from books with a military bent and/or that look like they might make me cry. But I am so, SO happy I made an exception for this one. I enjoyed every word...and every tear I shed reading it. Cory did a fabulous job, and I can't wait to read more of her lovely writing!(less)

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Feb 24, 2013 BookHookup rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Christina's Review:

The Lowdown: Sophie Topper Quinn (also known as Sophie, Quinn, or Q) is from a small little military town in North Carolina named Sweethaven. In this community with a population of a meager 3000+, everyone knows everyone and at least one generation from everyone’s family is either currently serving, has served, or has died serving their country by ways of the military. In this town brought together by wa...more The original review for this title can be found HERE on The Book Hookup.

Christina's Review:

The Lowdown: Sophie Topper Quinn (also known as Sophie, Quinn, or Q) is from a small little military town in North Carolina named Sweethaven. In this community with a population of a meager 3000+, everyone knows everyone and at least one generation from everyone’s family is either currently serving, has served, or has died serving their country by ways of the military. In this town brought together by war, neighbors and friends band together at all times and there’s only one cardinal rule: DO NOT CHEAT. Furthermore, DO NOT CHEAT ON A SOLDIER. To do so puts you at the bottom of the barrel, you’re nothing more than the scum of the earth and you’ll be labeled the town slut and completely ostracized by the community. Quinn knows all too well about this because she lived it at the age of eleven when her mom left with her Uncle Eddy while her dad was on a tour in Afghanistan. Never in a million years did she think she would follow in her mother’s footsteps. But when her boyfriend Carey is away on his first combat tour and an indecent picture of her with another boy lands her in boiling water and branded as a whoresluttrampTRAITOR, Quinn learns just how quickly friends, relatives, and neighbors will turn their backs on you. However, things aren’t what they seem and only two people know the real truth, Carey and Q. So in the name of protecting her best friend and boyfriend at all cost, Q holds their secret fiercely behind closed lips. It’s only when Carey goes MIA during a mission that she realizes how hard it is to hold onto that truth alone.

My Thoughts: This story is truly one about a girl discovering herself– finding her strength in the darkest of moments, proving her loyalty if only to herself, and standing up against adversity without the aid of the ones she thought would always be there no matter what. From the very first page, I was riveted to the Quinn’s story and rocked by emotions that flayed my heart over and over again. The author doesn’t pull punches for the heroine’s sake, and each painful punch laced with venomous words intended to hurt Quinn because of her “wrongdoings” will bruise you from the inside out. It was because of this that I found myself deeply connected and wholly respecting (as well as fiercely protective of) Quinn as a character. Her courage through it all had me awestruck in most circumstances where her will is constantly being tested. Often times when we think of strong heroines, we think of the ones in paranormal/fantasy novels that can wield knives or swords and literally kick some ass, but that wasn’t the case here. It was a nice change of scenery to find a heroine that I felt worthy of my “badass chick in the building” because of her unwavering ability to stun me with her inner strength. When lesser people would have caved or thrown all the guilty parties under the bus, Q squared her shoulder, lifted her chin, and stood strong against every single person that bad-mouthed, tormented, or downright hated her and that’s including her own father when all she had to do was tell the truth and she’d be released from her own personal hell. Yet, she never did because it wasn’t her secret to share.

Also, George? I loved loved LOOOOOOVED him.

Verdict: There’s so much more that I could say about this novel, but it doesn’t matter how much I rave about the characters or the plot or the way I was enveloped with emotion throughout the entire book that would ever really do it justice. (Plus, I don’t want to spoil anything. It’s a story that should be experienced, not told about.) Read it. It’s a thought-provoking book that emits gritty feelings and raw honesty. Quinn’s journey of self-discovery and bravery is not one that I will soon forget.

If I Lie touched a place deep inside my heart and I thank Ms. Jackson for giving me a heroine with a real-life scenario that I, as well as other readers, can truly admire.(less)

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Feb 18, 2013 Crystal rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Jan 21, 2013 Meagan rated it 5 of 5 stars

Where do I start? This book had many dimensions to it and on the emotional scale I was a 10. So let's start at the beginning, I'd been having a rough day and was in a depressed mood. I see this book that I'd finally gotten a hold of after seeing in on PulseIt.com a couple of months back. I was going to read but it expired before I had the chance. Now starts this emotional journey where I read about Quinn's senior year while going through some tough problems herself. O maaannn. screw proper gramm...more Where do I start? This book had many dimensions to it and on the emotional scale I was a 10. So let's start at the beginning, I'd been having a rough day and was in a depressed mood. I see this book that I'd finally gotten a hold of after seeing in on PulseIt.com a couple of months back. I was going to read but it expired before I had the chance. Now starts this emotional journey where I read about Quinn's senior year while going through some tough problems herself. O maaannn. screw proper grammer and punctuation, i just want to get this review done with. The different problems of divorce, homophobia, lying, cheating, gossiping, death and bullying all wrapped into one. It was a seamless transition throughout the book. This is what made it so heart wrenching and interesting to read. I kinda felt connected to Quin in the 4 hours it took for me to devour this book. She had this comradeship with Casey that I'd give my leg for. I wish so much that I could find a person like that. For 6 months she endured hatred from her small little town just because she kept a secret for her best friend. Even when she herself lost her own friends and 'love' from her town-she perceived. *Though there were times when I thought her self-centered for being all depressed but I couldn't blame her. I cried for at least a good chunk of the book. The way her feelings were written on the page felt like a friend was telling you what had happened to them. The way the author describes what's happening in the first-person was just so breathtakingly real. You felt like you were with her whenever she described her memories or opened up to the pain that this lie had caused her. Blake's character to me, was very...shall we say selfish? In the end, he comes groveling back for forgiveness but for the most part, I don't even want to try to connect with him. I didn't hate his character or anything but the way Quin's anguish was described and the way Blake practically deserted her for the most part says things about his character. My second favorite character was that guy that Quin helped out in the hospital. He'd served in the military (obviously) and was a world class photographer. I'm very sorry I can't remember his name but I think he lightened up the whole mood of the book. He was very much like a parent figure, or someone to keep Quin stay on the right track throughout her problems. I'd compare him to be the voice of reason that kept Quin sane. I have no idea how to wrap this review up, so I shall do it very abruptly. All in all, it was a very beautifully written book and I can't wait to see what other books Corrine Jackson will publish. :)(less)

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Jan 19, 2013 Arti rated it 3 of 5 stars

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There isn't much to say about this book but it did keep me thinking for a long time. The thing about this book that really caught my attention was how everyone treated Quinn through that one year she kept Carey's secret. Quinn did nothing wrong but the entire town didn't know that. When Carey went MIA, they needed someone to be mad at and they chose Quinn. Everyone except George hated her and believed her to be a slut. People at her school deface her lockers, talked trash about her right in fron...more There isn't much to say about this book but it did keep me thinking for a long time. The thing about this book that really caught my attention was how everyone treated Quinn through that one year she kept Carey's secret. Quinn did nothing wrong but the entire town didn't know that. When Carey went MIA, they needed someone to be mad at and they chose Quinn. Everyone except George hated her and believed her to be a slut. People at her school deface her lockers, talked trash about her right in front of her, gossiped. Even her father did. Her father, who was supposed to be the one person who stood by Quinn, be the one person that saw good in her, he just treated her like everyone else did. He took out his anger on his divorce with Quinn's mother on Quinn. He made his daughter change her name and treated her like she was his worthless roommate. George played the role of Quinn's father. Actually he played the role of both parents, since her mother practically ditched her when Quinn was little and then comes back expecting to be forgiven. And her "friends". Honestly I thought Angel would be that one friend to stick with Quinn. But she wasn't. She decided to believe gossip and rumors. And when the truth came back, she came running back to Quinn. It's horrible. And Jamie and Nikki. Oh did they annoy me. And Carey's mother. I hate her. She was cruel and even till the very she wanted what he wanted. She put her son through hard times by not telling Quinn that he wanted to see her.

That paragraph above is what I kept thinking about after I finished reading. What Quinn must have gone through, I can't imagine. I felt so bad for her. I didn't feel that because she kissed another guy she should has been tortured. Even if her boyfriend was a Marine. I respect Marines and anyone that sacrifices for our country, but kissing another guy shouldn't result to what Quinn was out through. Especially since Carey knew. And ESPECIALLY because he (view spoiler) .

There. My huge rant is over. (less)

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Jan 14, 2013 John Clark rated it 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing book this turned out to be. Even though you are let in on the big secret very early on, the author does such an amazing job of weaving the story, you are mesmerized until the very last page. Quinn and Carey are the perfect couple. They've grown up in a military culture where almost every family in town has someone in the Marines, someone who was killed in action , or someone who served and still acts military. Carey has been the perfect boyfriend, or so Quinn thinks until the nig...more What an amazing book this turned out to be. Even though you are let in on the big secret very early on, the author does such an amazing job of weaving the story, you are mesmerized until the very last page. Quinn and Carey are the perfect couple. They've grown up in a military culture where almost every family in town has someone in the Marines, someone who was killed in action , or someone who served and still acts military. Carey has been the perfect boyfriend, or so Quinn thinks until the night she discovers differently. Her reaction to the news, results in her going to their mutual best friend Blake and spending the night with him as much to help convince herself she's still desirable as in reaction to the shock she just received. When Carey comes to her beaten and full of despair the next day, Quinn makes a painful decision to stick with him for the time being. Blake, seeing them together again that night at a football game, becomes extremely angry and confronts her. Their resulting interaction beneath the stands quickly turns passionate and someone snaps a photo that shows Quinn nearly unclothed and in a compromising position with him, but the only thing in the picture that might identify Blake is a tattoo that only he, Quinn and Carey know he has.
The bulk of the book occurs after Carey is reported missing in Afghanistan while on a Marine mission. Quinn, already a social pariah after the compromising photo has been posted on Facebook, now has to run a daily gauntlet of hate and scorn, not only at school, but at home where her ex-marine dad is still holding in his own pain from the day Quinn's mother, who could no longer tolerate his rigid obsession with the corps, ran off with his brother. At first, Quinn deals with the daily assaults by trying to appease and be as invisible as possible, but that strategy quickly becomes next to impossible for her to follow. The only person who doesn't judge her is George, an elderly veteran spending his last days at the local veteran's hospital where Quinn has been ordered by her father to do community service. The way their developing relationship is handled by the author is one of the highlights of the book. George is irascible as can be, but Quinn sees through this as they learn each has something to give the other. George gives her the emotional support found nowhere else in her life, as well as teaching her to become a pretty good photographer. In return, Quinn gives him the mobility and extra hands he needs to continue helping other veterans at the hospital record their stories for the National Veterans' History Project.
When Carey is rescued by other marines, the news sets numerous events in motion. Quinn has kept her promise to him not to reveal the secret that set her on her disastrous course the night before the photo, but has gotten nothing but grief and hatred in return. How they resolve this, how she sorts out her relationship with Blake , who has secretly (well maybe not so secretly) loved her all along, what happens when her mother comes back into her life unexpectedly, what happens when she finally reaches her breaking point with her punitive dad and how everything shakes out at the end make for one awesome read. This is a book both adults and young adults who like a reality-based romance with plenty of tension will thoroughly enjoy. (less)

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Dec 05, 2012 Barbara rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: art, bullies, community, death, families, friendship, romance, school, self-esteem, teachers, war

One of the things I particularly liked about this novel is how so much of it revolves around one moment in time. For many of us, there is a great truth in realizing that one action or our behavior at one moment somehow defines us or allows others to define us. When Quinn (originally called Sophie after her mother)is spotted kissing another guy even as her long-time Marine boyfriend Carey gets ready to ship off overseas, she is denigrated, and her friends desert her. That one action, captured and...more

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Nov 02, 2012 Bryn Clegg rated it 4 of 5 stars

I didn’t intend to read this book.That said, I didn’t hate the book. It tackled relevant issues and did so with tact. However, it felt like the book was driven by those issues rather than by the character (the issue was two-fold: homosexual soldiers and people who learn the love of their life is homosexual). Even though the book was prose, it felt choppy and disjointed. I disliked the main character because she was so loyal that it was unnatural – especially when she was being victimized to that...more

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Oct 27, 2012 Nadjma rated it 4 of 5 stars

maybe the only reason i cried so much is because i read this while listening to A Fine Frenzy - Almost Lover. or maybe i cried because i am emotionally unstable or something, but i never thought i would have cried reading this book.

there wasnt much love/passion in the book, it revolved around Quinn and how she grew and somehow managed to let go of the pain and become a different person. i loved how this book was written and how every detail was slowly revealed only to make your heart break a li...more

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