Kate Lowry didn't think dead best friends could send e-mails. But when she gets an e-mail from Grace, she’s not so sure.
To: KateLowry@pemberlyb...
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Jun 23, 2011
Karsten
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The 5 Things I Loved About:
THE LIAR SOCIETY by Lisa & Laura Roecker
1. THE VOICE. I adored Kate, and not just because we share the same fashion when it comes to plaid skirts and pearls. Her voice had just the right mix of both contemplative interiority and the savvy wit that I've come to expect from Team Gemini (aka the Roeckers), while still preserving a sense of
2. MYSTERY. I frakking love the Whodunnit genre. After a long day of writing about gods and goddesses and More...
THE LIAR SOCIETY by Lisa & Laura Roecker
1. THE VOICE. I adored Kate, and not just because we share the same fashion when it comes to plaid skirts and pearls. Her voice had just the right mix of both contemplative interiority and the savvy wit that I've come to expect from Team Gemini (aka the Roeckers), while still preserving a sense of
2. MYSTERY. I frakking love the Whodunnit genre. After a long day of writing about gods and goddesses and More...
Apr 05, 2011
oliviasbooks
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A lot of creepy suspense, an interesting heroine - who I in spite of the first-person-narration never really got to know - and a certain Veronica-Mars-in-Private-School feel, but a not so very unexpected mystery, a lot of repetitive scenes, a half-hearted boy-girl friendship, a half-hearted romance and a half-hearted, truly deflatingly unsatisfactory ending, which I really didn't like.
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Apr 07, 2011
Ever since I read the blurb for THE LIAR SOCIETY, I've been dying to find out how a dead best friend can send email. In fact, I feel like I've been waiting FOREVER to read this book.
I found LiLa's blog back in 2009 (yes, THAT'S how long they've been stuck with me) and have done nothing but (im)patiently wait for my shiny ARC to arrive ever since. When it finally did, I pretty much tore the envelope to shreds, plonked down on the couch and started reading right. that. second. And I can More...
I found LiLa's blog back in 2009 (yes, THAT'S how long they've been stuck with me) and have done nothing but (im)patiently wait for my shiny ARC to arrive ever since. When it finally did, I pretty much tore the envelope to shreds, plonked down on the couch and started reading right. that. second. And I can More...
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Dec 12, 2011
Paula
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It's been nearly a year since Kate lost her best friend forever Grace in a tragic fire , one that the school -Pemberley Brown is claiming as an accident , Kate knows though that something happened that night and an accident is what somebody's covering it up to be. She just doesn't know how to prove it without making herself look crazy. One day , Kate recieves an email from Grace's account, though how can that be ? The email tells Kate that what happened that night wasn't an accident and that she
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Feb 06, 2012
Fred
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This was a fun book and I enjoyed it quite a bit, although "fun" is maybe a weird word when MC Kate spends so much of her time upset, grieving and generally wigged out. Why so, you ask? Well, basically it has to do with the events resulting in her bff's tragic death in a mysterious fire at their exclusive prep school, and Kate's subsequent investigations into the cause of said fire and death. Kate is a spunky one, if still somewhat psychologically fragile, and her investigations are
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Jan 03, 2012
Amanda (Born Bookish)
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Have I mentioned how much I love a good mystery?!? This book is full of complex characters, and great mysteries that will draw you in from the very first page.
Kate Lowry is a brave, sassy, and complex main character. I didn’t always agree with the decisions Kate made but I could understand where she was coming from when she made them. Seth, it was impossible not to like him, even if he was a little weird (carrying pickles in his pocket for a snack. Ew!) But he was always there f More...
Kate Lowry is a brave, sassy, and complex main character. I didn’t always agree with the decisions Kate made but I could understand where she was coming from when she made them. Seth, it was impossible not to like him, even if he was a little weird (carrying pickles in his pocket for a snack. Ew!) But he was always there f More...
Dec 08, 2011
Mari
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The Liar Society started out really well. Kate was a likable MC and I couldn't help but feel sad and sorry about her friend Grace's death The mystery presented was very intriguing. Plus, I'm a sucker for boarding school stories so the first couple of chapters had me hooked.
Too bad the story lost its steam midway thru.
I thought the whole investigation Kate and her friends went into was kind of repetitive and didn't add much to the story. Kate's relationship with Seth and More...
Too bad the story lost its steam midway thru.
I thought the whole investigation Kate and her friends went into was kind of repetitive and didn't add much to the story. Kate's relationship with Seth and More...
Nov 03, 2011
Harmony
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The Liar Society was fun, quirky, and a wild ride with heroine Kate Lowry trying to find out what exactly happened to her best friend, Grace, before she died.
The Liar Society was everything I expected it to be and more. It was cute and at the same time, had me flipping through pages until I finally reached the end. Kate's Nancy-Drew-esque missions to find out what happened to Grace the night of the fire that lit up the chapel of her posh private school, Pemberly Brown. Everyone who I h More...
The Liar Society was everything I expected it to be and more. It was cute and at the same time, had me flipping through pages until I finally reached the end. Kate's Nancy-Drew-esque missions to find out what happened to Grace the night of the fire that lit up the chapel of her posh private school, Pemberly Brown. Everyone who I h More...
Aug 24, 2011
Emma
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Yet another book that falls into the 'neither good nor bad' category.
Maybe I'll make a shelf for that.
Anyway, the Liar Society had a lot of things going for it, and yet also felt somewhat lacking. Don't get me wrong; it's far from a bad book, but it just didn't feel fully... rounded.
Not underdeveloped. The characters all seemed very well set up, and consistant. The narrator, Kate, was very believeable in her position of mourning her best friend without gettin More...
Maybe I'll make a shelf for that.
Anyway, the Liar Society had a lot of things going for it, and yet also felt somewhat lacking. Don't get me wrong; it's far from a bad book, but it just didn't feel fully... rounded.
Not underdeveloped. The characters all seemed very well set up, and consistant. The narrator, Kate, was very believeable in her position of mourning her best friend without gettin More...
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Aug 03, 2011
The Bookologist
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Amusing and hilarious, The Liar Society charms readers with it’s sassy heroine, intriguing mystery, and killer ending. Kate Lowry’s adventure warms your heart but yet is filled with scenes that crack you up. The delightful tale is page turning with suspense and is a guessing game until the very end.
The mystery weaved in the story has a quick, but yet, good pace. Only bits at a time of the mystery are slowly revealed. At times, the Roecker’s makes you think you’ve gotten something solve More...
The mystery weaved in the story has a quick, but yet, good pace. Only bits at a time of the mystery are slowly revealed. At times, the Roecker’s makes you think you’ve gotten something solve More...
Aug 02, 2011
slayra
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RATING: 3.5 stars
I seem to be saying this a lot lately, but there is not that much to say about this book. It was a quick read filled with mystery and suspense but that definitely needs work in the romance department.
Kate Lowry lost her best friend in a tragic accident in the beginning of her junior year. A year later she still grieves the loss of Grace and she still feels like something was wrong with her death. But what?
When e-mails from Grace start appearin More...
I seem to be saying this a lot lately, but there is not that much to say about this book. It was a quick read filled with mystery and suspense but that definitely needs work in the romance department.
Kate Lowry lost her best friend in a tragic accident in the beginning of her junior year. A year later she still grieves the loss of Grace and she still feels like something was wrong with her death. But what?
When e-mails from Grace start appearin More...
Jul 06, 2011
Nyaro
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This book had potential, but the whole premise just doesn't make sense to me.
The secret societies the entire plot of this book is based on are really weakly described and odd. They don't seem to have an real purpose except to exist and cause trouble for the main character, which is all well and good when you're reading and you don't know anything about them yet, but when you get to the grand reveal and you still don't know anything about either society, even though your main character More...
The secret societies the entire plot of this book is based on are really weakly described and odd. They don't seem to have an real purpose except to exist and cause trouble for the main character, which is all well and good when you're reading and you don't know anything about them yet, but when you get to the grand reveal and you still don't know anything about either society, even though your main character More...
Jun 30, 2011
Nyaro
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The further I progressed in reading this book, the more unrealistic it became and less sense it made. The secret societies the entire plot rides on make no sense. Nothing was done to really explain why they formed in the first place or why they had enough of a purpose to exist as long as they're supposed to have. There is nothing to explain why even family members would join the two separate societies, even though they're supposedly at war with each other (though to what extent? This is not made
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Jun 23, 2011
Tracy
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We have all heard the phrase, 'Don't judge a book by it's cover', right? I must admit that too often I am a bit of a cover snob. You know. I see a cover and think, this is gonna be an awesome read, or, this one looks terrible. Well, that's how I felt about this one. When it first came out and I was seeing it EVERYWHERE in blog land, I thought it looked like something my 9 year old would want to read. I never paid too much attention. Then I started reading really good reviews. This week I was loo
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Apr 05, 2011
First Novels Club
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Reading THE LIAR SOCIETY reminded me why I loved Nancy Drew and Harriet the Spy so much as a child. The mystery is filled with twists and turns, and while I was able to guess about a few things, there was so much that was a total surprise. LiLa (Lisa and Laura Roecker) definitely know how to keep the suspense going. Every time I thought Kate (and the reader!) had time to breathe, something else flew onto the page to keep us moving.
Despite all the action, LiLa still finds time o More...
Despite all the action, LiLa still finds time o More...
Mar 31, 2011
Chandler
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The Liar Society came out yesterday! Have you read it? If not, you totally should.
Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire (March 1, 2011)
Since when do the dead send emails?
Kate Lowry's best friend Grace died a year ago. So when she gets an email from her, Kate's more than a little confused.
To: KateLowry@pemberlybrown.edu
From: GraceLee@pemberlybrown.edu
Subject: (no subject)
Kate,
I'm here... sort More...
Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire (March 1, 2011)
Since when do the dead send emails?
Kate Lowry's best friend Grace died a year ago. So when she gets an email from her, Kate's more than a little confused.
To: KateLowry@pemberlybrown.edu
From: GraceLee@pemberlybrown.edu
Subject: (no subject)
Kate,
I'm here... sort More...
Mar 08, 2011
MaryBookSwarm
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Ooh, I do love a good mystery, and THE LIAR SOCIETY totally hit to spot! When her best friend in the whole world dies in a terrible accident, Kate has a hard time picking up the pieces, especially since her other friend abandoned her that night, too. One year later, Kate's still working through her pain but slowly moving on. Until she gets a mysterious email from her dead best friend.
Kate's a great character - brave and gung-ho, stubborn and (dare I say it?) plucky. Yep, I said it. S More...
Kate's a great character - brave and gung-ho, stubborn and (dare I say it?) plucky. Yep, I said it. S More...
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Mar 03, 2011
Ben
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With pink hair and way too many freckles, Kate might be mistaken for an ordinary, happy-go-lucky teenager, but there is nothing ordinary about her. Ordinary teenagers don't get emails from dead friends. Ordinary teenagers don't pit themselves against secret societies. Ordinary teenagers can make it through a tennis match without running off the court and chasing phantoms.
Kate is not ordinary, but she is a heck of a lot of fun, at least when she More...
With pink hair and way too many freckles, Kate might be mistaken for an ordinary, happy-go-lucky teenager, but there is nothing ordinary about her. Ordinary teenagers don't get emails from dead friends. Ordinary teenagers don't pit themselves against secret societies. Ordinary teenagers can make it through a tennis match without running off the court and chasing phantoms.
Kate is not ordinary, but she is a heck of a lot of fun, at least when she More...
Mar 03, 2011
Kelly
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Kate's best friend, Grace, died in a fire and she's had a hard time dealing with it. A year later, she gets an email from Grace. In that email, she tells Kate to talk to her ex-boyfriend, Cameron, because he knows what happened. Grace also says to not discuss the email with anyone else or she (Kate) will get hurt.
It sounds like a pretty weird premise, right? And unbelievable? Because obviously if you get an email from someone dead, you're going to believe that someone's playin More...
It sounds like a pretty weird premise, right? And unbelievable? Because obviously if you get an email from someone dead, you're going to believe that someone's playin More...
Mar 02, 2011
Katieb (MundieMoms)
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4.5 stars
Lisa and Laura's wit, sarcasm and all around fun nature really bring their debut book to life. The Liar Society was such a nice surprise as not only is the writing fresh, mysterious and engaging, but Kate's voice is one I was totally intrigued with that it hooked me from page one.
Kate is a character whom I really felt sorry for and at other times I wanted pat her on the back and tell her to keep at it. I have no idea what it's like to lose a best friend, but as Kate More...
Lisa and Laura's wit, sarcasm and all around fun nature really bring their debut book to life. The Liar Society was such a nice surprise as not only is the writing fresh, mysterious and engaging, but Kate's voice is one I was totally intrigued with that it hooked me from page one.
Kate is a character whom I really felt sorry for and at other times I wanted pat her on the back and tell her to keep at it. I have no idea what it's like to lose a best friend, but as Kate More...
Feb 26, 2011
Stormi(Books, Movies, Reviews. Oh my!)
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I was really excited to get a copy of this book in the mail, it really sounded intriguing. It did not disappoint. This is the debut book of writes Lisa and Laura Roecker and I can't wait to read more from this cool writing duo.
The Liar Society takes place in Cleveland at a private school called Pemberly Brown. It is comprised of two school that came together and it has its many secrets. When Kate's friend Grace is killed in a fire she is completely devastated. Then she receives a em More...
The Liar Society takes place in Cleveland at a private school called Pemberly Brown. It is comprised of two school that came together and it has its many secrets. When Kate's friend Grace is killed in a fire she is completely devastated. Then she receives a em More...
Aug 02, 2011
Annie
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If only there was a movie version I could have watched instead ...
This book read like an outline for a crime procedural. It's almost as if the authors sketched out all the clues that they needed the protagonist to find in order to figure out the mystery, and then plopped one down every three or four chapters and strung them together with some filler plot and random character development. After a while I wanted to just yell at Kate and tell her to stop leaving buildings as soon as sh More...
This book read like an outline for a crime procedural. It's almost as if the authors sketched out all the clues that they needed the protagonist to find in order to figure out the mystery, and then plopped one down every three or four chapters and strung them together with some filler plot and random character development. After a while I wanted to just yell at Kate and tell her to stop leaving buildings as soon as sh More...
Mar 06, 2011
Natalie (Mindful Musings)
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In a Sentence: A fun-filled debut with a heroine that could be Nancy Drew's sarcastic younger sister.
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I've heard several people (like Melissa @ I Swim for Oceans) mention that The Liar Society felt kind of like a mix between Nancy Drew and Veronica Mars. I think I'd probably agree with that description. The Liar Society is the story of a girl searching for answers in a world that does its best to keep those skeletons locked firmly in the closet. However, locked More...
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I've heard several people (like Melissa @ I Swim for Oceans) mention that The Liar Society felt kind of like a mix between Nancy Drew and Veronica Mars. I think I'd probably agree with that description. The Liar Society is the story of a girl searching for answers in a world that does its best to keep those skeletons locked firmly in the closet. However, locked More...
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Mar 05, 2011
Jennifer
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The Good Stuff
* Intriguing start that sets the mood, grabs your attention and doesn't let it go
* Wonderful cheeky and smart dialogue - reminds me a little of Buffy - which as we know is a HUGE compliment
* Lots of surprising twists and turns and action keeps you on the edge of your seats at times
* Tightly written story
* Loved the name Porter Reynolds - well because Porter is my maiden name & Reynolds as in the yummy Ryan Reynolds -- yup that's rig More...
* Intriguing start that sets the mood, grabs your attention and doesn't let it go
* Wonderful cheeky and smart dialogue - reminds me a little of Buffy - which as we know is a HUGE compliment
* Lots of surprising twists and turns and action keeps you on the edge of your seats at times
* Tightly written story
* Loved the name Porter Reynolds - well because Porter is my maiden name & Reynolds as in the yummy Ryan Reynolds -- yup that's rig More...
May 14, 2011
Patricia J.
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Sassy, fun and mysterious. For anyone who's read Lisa and Laura Roecker's blog you know they can be hilarious. Their debut YA has a taste of Veronica Mars to it with a smart, gutsy protagonist, Kate, who won't let herself be intimidated in her quest to find out why her best friend died in a suspicious fire. A list of suspects grows, as she discovers that many students and faculty of her private school hide secrets.
Kate is urged on by emails from her dead friend, which make the reader wonde More...
Kate is urged on by emails from her dead friend, which make the reader wonde More...
Aug 29, 2011
Midnight
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The Liar Society was an absolute fun novel to read filled with plenty of entertainment! Lisa and Laura Roecker have written a great debut novel together which will be sure to bring out your inner detective nature. I read the novel in one sitting, perfectly content to eagerly flip through the pages as I tried to unravel, along with Kate, the mystery of her best friend’s death a year ago.
Kate has always suspected there was more to Grace’s death but no one would ever believe her. A year l More...
Kate has always suspected there was more to Grace’s death but no one would ever believe her. A year l More...
Apr 05, 2011
Jennifer
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I have been waiting anxiously for the release of this book since I discovered Lisa & Laura's blog (http://lisa-laura.blogspot.com/) over a year ago! I was so excited when they revealed the cover. I mean that pink hair and all that attitude? Add the word "Liar" and who can resist this book?
Once I finally got my hands on my own copy (first one was "stolen" when my 15-yr-old niece spotted it on my table), I was NOT disappointed. Kate's struggles with losing her best More...
Once I finally got my hands on my own copy (first one was "stolen" when my 15-yr-old niece spotted it on my table), I was NOT disappointed. Kate's struggles with losing her best More...
Jan 07, 2011
Sarah
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Lisa and Laura Roecker's debut Liar Society offers a rare, genre bending story that is completely their own. Though the story begins with protagonist Kate Lowry opening an email from beyond the grave, the authors avoid falling into the overcrowded paranormal romance standard plot. Though set at an elite academy, and addressing themes of cliquish behavior and privilege, the plot avoids the formulaic scandals and brand name dropping of standard mean girl fare. This story is about friendship and s
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Mar 18, 2011
Katie (Call Me Crazy)
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I heard so much positive buzz surrounding The Liar Society that I was a little afraid it wouldn't live up to all they hype. Quickly after starting the book, I knew I was a total fool for waiting so long to pick it up. This book is flat out amazingly entertaining and was so much more than I ever hoped for!
Seriously, what more could anyone want in a book than an elite Private School, an unsolved murder, a nerdy best friend and a hot guy fending for your attention!? I loved that for a s More...
Seriously, what more could anyone want in a book than an elite Private School, an unsolved murder, a nerdy best friend and a hot guy fending for your attention!? I loved that for a s More...
Oct 19, 2011
Jordyn
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Kate is convinced that the death of her best friend Grace was more than just a freak accident. After a year of therapy and medicine, she still doesn't believe it was an accident and when she starts getting cryptic emails from Grace, leading her to clues about what really happened, she sets off to solve the mystery, Nancy-Drew-style. With her lovestruck and conspiracy-crazed neighbor (Seth) by her side, each clue seems to lead to even more mystery and it becomes obvious that their elite prep scho
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