Until three months ago, everything about sixteen-year-old Camelia's life had been fairly ordinary: decent grades; an okay relationship with her par...
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Feb 03, 2011
Cara
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This is definitely a suspense novel and it totally delivers on that front. I actually don't gravitate toward this genre (but I am more and more as of late.) For the most part I'm pretty bad at reading them cause I just can't take it! I'll flip to the end and see the outcome like a naughty reader, but I forced myself not to do it this time. I'm glad I did because it would have ruined the story.
Camelia is a normal girl for the most part, but an event happens that changes everything. A More...
Camelia is a normal girl for the most part, but an event happens that changes everything. A More...
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Jan 25, 2011
Kristy
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So the beginning half of this was way too reminescent of Twilight. How you say???? well...
1. It starts off with a near death accident... involving a car
2. guess who comes in to save our girl Camelia? You got it, our creepy guy Ben that she has never met until that moment
3. The have a science lab class together, where Ben acts as if Camelia is repulsvie.
4. Everyone at school thinks Ben is creepy and Camelia shouldn't be hanging around him
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So the beginning half of this was way too reminescent of Twilight. How you say???? well...
1. It starts off with a near death accident... involving a car
2. guess who comes in to save our girl Camelia? You got it, our creepy guy Ben that she has never met until that moment
3. The have a science lab class together, where Ben acts as if Camelia is repulsvie.
4. Everyone at school thinks Ben is creepy and Camelia shouldn't be hanging around him
5. Be More...
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Jun 15, 2010
Summer
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So sixteen year old Camelia feels a little like an old lady. She likes things planned out and organized and she doesn't go out much except to work where she creates pottery. This all changes when she meets Ben. Ben is a new transfer student with a history. He was a suspect in his ex-girlfriend's murder and even though he wasn't convicted, in most people's eyes he's good as guilty. He gets harassed at school and no one makes friends with him except Camelia. They've met before when Ben saved Camel
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Jan 13, 2009
Shannon
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Camelia Hammond is starting her last year of school, but instead of looking forward she can't help but look back, to three months ago at the end of the last school year when her life was saved by a beautiful boy who then disappeared. She still tingles from where he touched her.
Yet when, on the first day of school, she sees him, Ben Carter, the new boy with a bad reputation and an even darker history, he pretends he doesn't recognise her and insists he never saved her life. He avoids More...
Yet when, on the first day of school, she sees him, Ben Carter, the new boy with a bad reputation and an even darker history, he pretends he doesn't recognise her and insists he never saved her life. He avoids More...
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Aug 29, 2008
Jennifer
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Three months ago, Camelia's life was saved by a mysterious boy. She doesn't see him again, until the first day of her junior year. His name is Ben Carter and everybody in school claims that he killed his girlfriend. Camelia doesn't know who or what to believe, but she does know one thing -- she is irresistibly drawn to him and his touch.
But shortly after Ben's sudden appearance in her life, Camelia begins receiving chilling phone ca More...
Three months ago, Camelia's life was saved by a mysterious boy. She doesn't see him again, until the first day of her junior year. His name is Ben Carter and everybody in school claims that he killed his girlfriend. Camelia doesn't know who or what to believe, but she does know one thing -- she is irresistibly drawn to him and his touch.
But shortly after Ben's sudden appearance in her life, Camelia begins receiving chilling phone ca More...
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Mar 24, 2011
Lucy
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Camelia (sounds like Chameleon) almost died three months ago, when she bent down to pick up her earring in the parking lot and nearly got hit by a car. Before she knew what was happening, a mysterious hot guy had shoved her out of the way, saving her life, before running off when she tried to thank him.
She is, of course, determined to find out more about Ben, the mystery guy. But when she confronts him in the hall and tries to thank him, he pretends he doesn't know what she's talki More...
She is, of course, determined to find out more about Ben, the mystery guy. But when she confronts him in the hall and tries to thank him, he pretends he doesn't know what she's talki More...
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Sep 10, 2010
~Tina~
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This was an okay book!
There are a few books that have both, thought-process and a healthy amount of dialog mixed in the elements, that I like for a good read, but with Deadly Little Secret, it was a little to much dialog for my liking. It was hard to connect with the characters on a more personal level. I mean, Ben is mysterious-sexy I guess, but something is a bit off. Camilia played the victim well. Kimmie just annoyed me for some reason. And Matt delivered psycho to-a-tee. But I j More...
There are a few books that have both, thought-process and a healthy amount of dialog mixed in the elements, that I like for a good read, but with Deadly Little Secret, it was a little to much dialog for my liking. It was hard to connect with the characters on a more personal level. I mean, Ben is mysterious-sexy I guess, but something is a bit off. Camilia played the victim well. Kimmie just annoyed me for some reason. And Matt delivered psycho to-a-tee. But I j More...
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Feb 11, 2009
Megan
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To be fair, my 2-star review comes from the viewpoint of an adult reading a novel meant for kids in their early teens. My 12 year old self would have loved Deadly Little Secret and given it at least 4-stars.
What I didn't enjoy about this book was the lack of depth. I kept feeling that I was reading a book that *really* wants to be a made-for-tv movie. It has a lot of dialouge ~ while it is interesting and keeps the book moving, there is nothing behind it. Camila is not very reflect More...
What I didn't enjoy about this book was the lack of depth. I kept feeling that I was reading a book that *really* wants to be a made-for-tv movie. It has a lot of dialouge ~ while it is interesting and keeps the book moving, there is nothing behind it. Camila is not very reflect More...
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Aug 18, 2011
Allison
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Chemistry! No, not between the main characters. I mean chemistry class! Or science class in general, if you're like me and haven't taken chemistry yet.
So Camelia and Ben met in chemistry class. Most of the Twilight wannabes, this being one of many, begin in biology class so this was an interesting twist with the possibility of chemical explosions. Why not math class? Picture it, the girl gets called up to the chalkboard to write down the answer to an equation, work included. She does More...
So Camelia and Ben met in chemistry class. Most of the Twilight wannabes, this being one of many, begin in biology class so this was an interesting twist with the possibility of chemical explosions. Why not math class? Picture it, the girl gets called up to the chalkboard to write down the answer to an equation, work included. She does More...
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Dec 03, 2010
Kristie
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For me this book was about 2.5 stars. I wasn't extremely excited that the first half of the book was so much like twilight. I know authors are inspired by books but they should make it their own and the first half was very similar - to similar.
I also didn't like when Camelia's best friends, Kimmie and Wes, were in the dialog. They were very immature and annoying. Wes didn't have a male's point of view and Kimmie sounded like a ten year old.
I also didn't understand how ev More...
I also didn't like when Camelia's best friends, Kimmie and Wes, were in the dialog. They were very immature and annoying. Wes didn't have a male's point of view and Kimmie sounded like a ten year old.
I also didn't understand how ev More...
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Feb 24, 2010
Dahlia
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Deadly Little Secret surpassed my expectations. It was suspenful, thrilling, and intriguing all in one book. From the cover you get the impression of ghost, mystery, and a combination between paranormal and romantic. Which, is all this book is about. I am so happy I read it!
One gloomy day as Camelia walked, something unexpected happened, she almost got run over by a car, a mysterious guy reached out and saved her life. She felt his touch and it thrilled he she felt it all over her bo More...
One gloomy day as Camelia walked, something unexpected happened, she almost got run over by a car, a mysterious guy reached out and saved her life. She felt his touch and it thrilled he she felt it all over her bo More...
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Feb 01, 2009
Isabella
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Oct 20, 2011
Frezanda
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I can't give this book a high rating because how much it reminded me of Twilight. First, the car crash and the whole myterious-boy-save-me-from-being-totaled-by -car. Then, they became lab partner(chemistry though not biology). Then, he is kinda a loner and people don't feel comfprtable with him. Another, is the cold attitude at the beginning and a change of 180 degree suddenly. Lastly, the hero saved her froom a creepy psycho.
Anyway aside from those similarities, this books is about stalk More...
Anyway aside from those similarities, this books is about stalk More...
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Aug 27, 2009
Haley
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Until three months ago, Camelia’s life has been pretty ordinary: two best friends, an okay relationship with her parents, a cool job at the pottery store downtown. But when she’s saved by a mysterious boy who leaves without a name or explanation, all she wants is to see him again for some closure, to say “thanks”.
She actually does see him again- Ben Carter, who, rumor has it, murdered his ex-girlfriend. He becomes the scapegoat to everyone but Camelia, even when her friends tell her More...
She actually does see him again- Ben Carter, who, rumor has it, murdered his ex-girlfriend. He becomes the scapegoat to everyone but Camelia, even when her friends tell her More...
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Feb 18, 2009
Abigail
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From what I'm reading, I was not the only one who though this was eerily similar to Twilight. Handsome stranger magically appears just in time to save your life? Drawn to his touch and his odd colored eyes? He insists that he's too much of a danger to you and needs to stay away? Yup, I think I've heard it before.
However, I really did enjoy Deadly Little Secrets. I've never been one for suspense novels, but I was very intrigued by this one. The passages written by Camelia's stalker had me s More...
However, I really did enjoy Deadly Little Secrets. I've never been one for suspense novels, but I was very intrigued by this one. The passages written by Camelia's stalker had me s More...
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Feb 06, 2011
Sarah
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Never ever read this if you're alone or you're easily creeped out.
This book hold the record for scarying me out of my wits while reading it. I was reading it at my dorm alone and I can tell you that, that is very conducive for "hyper-brain" activity. The only time that I could relax was when my dormmates were there. It's not a ghost story. It's more like Pretty Little Liars but creepier.
For me it's new. It's not about vampires, fairies, or sorcerers. The only More...
This book hold the record for scarying me out of my wits while reading it. I was reading it at my dorm alone and I can tell you that, that is very conducive for "hyper-brain" activity. The only time that I could relax was when my dormmates were there. It's not a ghost story. It's more like Pretty Little Liars but creepier.
For me it's new. It's not about vampires, fairies, or sorcerers. The only More...
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Apr 02, 2009
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Feb 26, 2009
Rachael
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Until three months ago, Camelia’s life had been normal, with good grades, good friends, and a good job. But three months ago, Camelia almost got run over by a car, only to be pushed out of the way at the last minute by a mysterious guy with an intoxicating touch. Her friends told her to put it out of her head, but Camelia couldn’t, and three months later, she finally gets to thank mystery boy Ben for saving her life when he moves to town. Although rumors of Ben’s involvement in her girlfriend’s
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Dec 07, 2008
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Feb 03, 2012
Jennifer
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Camelia comes close to getting hit by a car early on in the book and is saved by a mysterious boy named Ben who quickly disappears. I thought this was very Twilight-ish but worked very well with the plot. When Ben enrolls at Camelia’s school, the rumor mill cranks up in high gear, spilling stories about him killing his ex-girlfriend, but Camelia isn’t as quick to believe the rumors as her friends. He claims she’s in danger and he can help her. Soon a stalker enters the picture, with his sights s
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Jan 28, 2012
Rose
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2 1/2 stars
What is it with books in which the main character goes after the boy everyone warns her to stay away from? If someone told me that a guy had a violent streak and probably killed his girlfriend, I'd keep my distance, no matter how hot he is. And of course, Ben likes/loves Camelia but refuses to talk to her because he doesn't want to hurt her. Cue eye roll. Camelia's creepy boss, Spencer, starts hitting on her, and they More...
2 1/2 stars
What is it with books in which the main character goes after the boy everyone warns her to stay away from? If someone told me that a guy had a violent streak and probably killed his girlfriend, I'd keep my distance, no matter how hot he is. And of course, Ben likes/loves Camelia but refuses to talk to her because he doesn't want to hurt her. Cue eye roll. Camelia's creepy boss, Spencer, starts hitting on her, and they More...
Jan 22, 2012
Brandy
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Camelia has always had a pretty boring life. Great friends and not a lot of boy drama - which is just the way she likes it! However, the new school year starts with a bang: she is saved from being run over by a mysterious guy who turns out to be new in school. Ben Carter is followed by his own rumors though - he was suspected of killing his last girlfriend. Camelia can't help but be drawn to him even though she knows that he is hiding secrets, and she doesn't know whether she can trust him o
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Jan 21, 2012
Caity
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I may have given this book 3 stars- it's not horrible... but i just didn't enjoy it. And according to goodreads 3 stars means i liked it. so 2 stars it is.
It felt rushed and completely unreasonable to me.
The main character is being stalked -legit STALKED- and doesn't tell any adults or the police (crazy idea, i know. those damn police men are always up to no good! why would you tell them anything?!?) It's not really up for deabte whether or not she's in danger- SHE IS. Someone More...
It felt rushed and completely unreasonable to me.
The main character is being stalked -legit STALKED- and doesn't tell any adults or the police (crazy idea, i know. those damn police men are always up to no good! why would you tell them anything?!?) It's not really up for deabte whether or not she's in danger- SHE IS. Someone More...
Jan 09, 2012
❥ Linz-E
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About 3 things I was absolutely positive.
First, this book is a Twilight rip off.
Second, there was a part of me-
and I didn't know how dominant that part might be-
that wanted to hide in shame for the author.
And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably
appalled by it.
HE saves her from a near car hit in the school parking lot. Then HE darts off. Her best friend has a pixie cut with black hair and loves fashion. HE and HER finally 'connect' in the ca More...
First, this book is a Twilight rip off.
Second, there was a part of me-
and I didn't know how dominant that part might be-
that wanted to hide in shame for the author.
And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably
appalled by it.
HE saves her from a near car hit in the school parking lot. Then HE darts off. Her best friend has a pixie cut with black hair and loves fashion. HE and HER finally 'connect' in the ca More...
Dec 06, 2011
Valentina
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There is something going on with young adult books these days. There is a certain something lacking from the storied in this genre. It’s like the authors just take an equation that works (girl falls psychotically in love with a boy she just met) and just write around it to sell books.
I think the biggest issue is that the characters are so shallow. There is no substance to them. The female characters, in particular, vacillate between weepy, moaning messes who need boys to rescue them, to a More...
I think the biggest issue is that the characters are so shallow. There is no substance to them. The female characters, in particular, vacillate between weepy, moaning messes who need boys to rescue them, to a More...
Dec 04, 2011
Maxine
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Camelia Hammond is almost run over when another girl at her school loses control of her car. Fortunately, she is pushed out of the way by a mysterious stranger. He disappears before she can thank him. However, three months later, he shows up as the new kid at her school and the place is abuzz with the rumour that he murdered his last girlfriend.
Camelia's still determined to thank him but when she finally gets a chance to do so, he insists he has no idea what she is talking about. Then More...
Camelia's still determined to thank him but when she finally gets a chance to do so, he insists he has no idea what she is talking about. Then More...
Nov 24, 2011
Karla
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Camelia is saved form certain death in a car accident by a very cute guy. The thing is, freaks out when he touches her stomach and pretty much runs away from her, before she can even ask his name or utter a 'thank you'.
Three months later, he's still on her mind. And surprise, surprise, in her school. He's the new guy everyone's talking about. Ben Carter. The Killer. The guy who strangled his girlfriend and then pushed her over a cliff.
But Camelia is set upon thanking hi More...
Three months later, he's still on her mind. And surprise, surprise, in her school. He's the new guy everyone's talking about. Ben Carter. The Killer. The guy who strangled his girlfriend and then pushed her over a cliff.
But Camelia is set upon thanking hi More...
Nov 02, 2011
Majibookshelf
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So ive been meaning to pick up more paranormal books (nonvampire relatred however) and the synopsis of this book interested me. Also ive been pining for the “Blue is for Nightmare” series a couple of years back (havent read them yet though). The setting is at a highschool and with a bit of romance, just the way i like it, so this seemed like a good way to dive into this paranormal genre.
While i did end up finishing the book, i can’t lie and say i couldn’t put the book down or im dying to re More...
While i did end up finishing the book, i can’t lie and say i couldn’t put the book down or im dying to re More...
Oct 02, 2011
Candido
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Author:Laurie Faria Stolarz
Publisher:Hyperion Books
Series:Touch(Book 1)
Pages:252
Summary/Review
Until three months ago, everything in sixteen-year-old Camelia’s life had been fairly ordinary: decent grades, an okay relationship with her parents, and a pretty cool part-time job at the art studio downtown. But when a mysterious boy named Ben starts junior year at her high school, Camelia’s life becomes anything but ordinary.
Rumored to More...
Publisher:Hyperion Books
Series:Touch(Book 1)
Pages:252
Summary/Review
Until three months ago, everything in sixteen-year-old Camelia’s life had been fairly ordinary: decent grades, an okay relationship with her parents, and a pretty cool part-time job at the art studio downtown. But when a mysterious boy named Ben starts junior year at her high school, Camelia’s life becomes anything but ordinary.
Rumored to More...
Sep 28, 2011
Juhina
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So ive been meaning to pick up more paranormal books (nonvampire relatred however) and the synopsis of this book interested me. Also ive been pining for the “Blue is for Nightmare” series a couple of years back (havent read them yet though). The setting is at a highschool and with a bit of romance, just the way i like it, so this seemed like a good way to dive into this paranormal genre.
While i did end up finishing the book, i can’t lie and say i couldn’t put the book down or im dying More...
While i did end up finishing the book, i can’t lie and say i couldn’t put the book down or im dying More...
