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99 Lies
Getting kidnapped over spring break was definitely memorable. But now that the surviving hostages are home, they want life to feel normal again: high school, dating, million-dollar galas.
But there's no escaping the spotlight--or the truth about the ways they betrayed each other in the jungle. And this time, the real threat isn't kidnappers--it's what the "friends" might do to each other.
But there's no escaping the spotlight--or the truth about the ways they betrayed each other in the jungle. And this time, the real threat isn't kidnappers--it's what the "friends" might do to each other.
416 pages, Hardcover
First published June 26, 2018
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A resident of Oklahoma, Rachel Vincent has a BA in English and an overactive imagination, and consistently finds the latter to be more practical. She shares her workspace with two black cats (Kaci and Nyx) and her # 1 fan. Rachel is older than she looks-seriously-and younger than she feels, but remains convinced that for every day she spends writing, one more day will be added to her lifespan.
A resident of Oklahoma, Rachel Vincent has a BA in English and an overactive imagination, and consistently finds the latter to be more practical. She shares her workspace with two black cats (Kaci and Nyx) and her # 1 fan. Rachel is older than she looks-seriously-and younger than she feels, but remains convinced that for every day she spends writing, one more day will be added to her lifespan.
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September 13, 2018Between 2 and 3, honestly... more like 2'5. I feel bad giving it 2✩ but then kinda feel 3 are too much... so no ✩ given.
I feel the previous one was so much more gripping, while this one wasn't that great, not much happened and there were some things which made zero sense -possible spoilers ahead-: the kids escaping themselves when not even the army had found them; etc
I feel the previous one was so much more gripping, while this one wasn't that great, not much happened and there were some things which made zero sense -possible spoilers ahead-: the kids escaping themselves when not even the army had found them; etc
May 21, 2019
Rachel Vincent’s 99 Lies continues the story of Genesis, her cousin, Maddie, and their friends as they experienced a horrific event of being kidnapped while on vacation. While Maddie, Penelope, and Luke were among the ones to be rescued, Genesis is still being held captive by someone very close to her…and her ex is her roommate, so things pretty much couldn’t get any worse.
Until they do, naturally!
Once again, this one is told in alternate points of view between Maddie and Genesis. Maddie is back home, having been rescued and Luke is a constant by her side. Though she is determined more than ever to get her cousin back. Genesis risked a lot in order to save them and she will not leave her behind despite their past differences. Meanwhile, Genesis is practically being starved to death by her kidnappers. Then they bring Holden, her ex-boyfriend, in and things pretty much reach their boiling point.
Things were interesting in this one. It’s awhile before we see Genesis get back home, as surely that’s bound to happen based on the description alone! Though her douche of an ex takes credit for rescuing her when in fact it was Indiana, the mysterious boy she met previously before all the chaos of 100 Hours stared that did the rescuing. Holden was the epitome of jerks.
But coming home doesn’t put an end to their problems when it seems their problems followed them home. There’s a new plan being set into motion and if Genesis and Maddie don’t act fast, lives will be in danger.
The pacing to this one was just as intense as the previous one. We have a countdown of sorts that are being led to the big event. We’re made aware of this briefly in the beginning as we see the tables turning and whatnot. Someone knows Maddie’s lying about something and she has been fudging the truth on some of the things she’s shared about what happened, mainly keeping Genesis’ part in the explosion of the cruise ship a secret and a few other things as well, but someone knows. And of course, more shocking reveals are made along the way that were pretty mind-blowing.
Rachel really knows how to set a page-turning pace! Things were intense and exciting from the get-go until the very end and its shocking conclusion. But yet, I will admit that it does leave something to be desired. From what I had gathered, this is a duology. So it’s really over, complete. But yet, I felt like even after the climax of the conclusion there are still things we don’t get clear-cut answers to. Fates have been left uncalled for and for a series finale, even in a duology, that bugs me. I don’t expect full-around happy endings for everyone in a series, but I expect some sort of conclusion, at least knowing where the main players stand—good and bad. But here we don’t quite get that.
It’s a little upsetting in some sense just because I wanted to know what these other characters are doing or going to do. I get the answers I need in regards to Genesis and Maddie, but agh! There was also one other “secret” kind of thing that finally popped back up but I felt like I missed the whys and whats of what it all meant. It was like here’s the reveal and end scene (because something else drew the character away at the time and it was never brought back up). I mean, I guess the reveal was enough, it solved a mystery of sorts. But I felt like there was more to it, but then maybe not. I don’t know. It bugged me nonetheless. Lol.
All in all though, 99 Lies was still a thrilling read! While I had hoped for a bit more resolution in the grand finale, it still ended on a high note. Perhaps not having all the answers to what the unnamed characters were doing after the events is deliberate. It’s hard to really say things without giving out spoilers, but basically let’s just say that by the end, not everyone’s fate was revealed. Despite all that though, this was an enticing read and I was happy to have read it.
Overall Rating 4/5 stars
Until they do, naturally!
Once again, this one is told in alternate points of view between Maddie and Genesis. Maddie is back home, having been rescued and Luke is a constant by her side. Though she is determined more than ever to get her cousin back. Genesis risked a lot in order to save them and she will not leave her behind despite their past differences. Meanwhile, Genesis is practically being starved to death by her kidnappers. Then they bring Holden, her ex-boyfriend, in and things pretty much reach their boiling point.
Things were interesting in this one. It’s awhile before we see Genesis get back home, as surely that’s bound to happen based on the description alone! Though her douche of an ex takes credit for rescuing her when in fact it was Indiana, the mysterious boy she met previously before all the chaos of 100 Hours stared that did the rescuing. Holden was the epitome of jerks.
But coming home doesn’t put an end to their problems when it seems their problems followed them home. There’s a new plan being set into motion and if Genesis and Maddie don’t act fast, lives will be in danger.
The pacing to this one was just as intense as the previous one. We have a countdown of sorts that are being led to the big event. We’re made aware of this briefly in the beginning as we see the tables turning and whatnot. Someone knows Maddie’s lying about something and she has been fudging the truth on some of the things she’s shared about what happened, mainly keeping Genesis’ part in the explosion of the cruise ship a secret and a few other things as well, but someone knows. And of course, more shocking reveals are made along the way that were pretty mind-blowing.
Rachel really knows how to set a page-turning pace! Things were intense and exciting from the get-go until the very end and its shocking conclusion. But yet, I will admit that it does leave something to be desired. From what I had gathered, this is a duology. So it’s really over, complete. But yet, I felt like even after the climax of the conclusion there are still things we don’t get clear-cut answers to. Fates have been left uncalled for and for a series finale, even in a duology, that bugs me. I don’t expect full-around happy endings for everyone in a series, but I expect some sort of conclusion, at least knowing where the main players stand—good and bad. But here we don’t quite get that.
It’s a little upsetting in some sense just because I wanted to know what these other characters are doing or going to do. I get the answers I need in regards to Genesis and Maddie, but agh! There was also one other “secret” kind of thing that finally popped back up but I felt like I missed the whys and whats of what it all meant. It was like here’s the reveal and end scene (because something else drew the character away at the time and it was never brought back up). I mean, I guess the reveal was enough, it solved a mystery of sorts. But I felt like there was more to it, but then maybe not. I don’t know. It bugged me nonetheless. Lol.
All in all though, 99 Lies was still a thrilling read! While I had hoped for a bit more resolution in the grand finale, it still ended on a high note. Perhaps not having all the answers to what the unnamed characters were doing after the events is deliberate. It’s hard to really say things without giving out spoilers, but basically let’s just say that by the end, not everyone’s fate was revealed. Despite all that though, this was an enticing read and I was happy to have read it.
Overall Rating 4/5 stars
September 6, 2018
99 Lies wasn't quite as good as 100 Hours, because Genesis kind of deflated for a while. I loved the overall story, though, and how crafty these teenagers were when they faced danger. And I'm also wondering if there will be more in the series - there is definitely enough to tell in another book.
Full review to come.
Full review to come.
December 8, 2018
This was an excellent ending to this duology. Not as amazing as the first because there was no more kidnapping, but I’m glad to know what happened to all my pals.
July 22, 2021
Review to come!
February 22, 2019
This second book totally takes over where first left off and even though the conflicts, drama and intensity focus is different they are still all there from beginning to end.
For Genesis, Holden, Indiana, Luke, Maddie and Penelope the nightmare should be over but seems like a new set of problems follow the teens home instead.
What does not kill you makes you stronger does apply to these young people but someone forgot to tell them that death is not always the worst that can happen to us anyway.
For me as the story counted down to it's conclusion the inevitable truths revealed cleared up shadowy areas and the finale that was presented was satisfactory justice but not a complete one on all counts.
Once again alternating points of view give insight into the main characters motivations and what really clinched the enjoyment for this reader was the fact that heretofore thoroughly self-engrossed Genesis became a better person thanks to her ordeal and cousin Maddie finally owned her self worth as well.
Filled with tough subject matters the book carried them out with just the right amount of emotional entanglement for the characters and readers alike.
For Genesis, Holden, Indiana, Luke, Maddie and Penelope the nightmare should be over but seems like a new set of problems follow the teens home instead.
What does not kill you makes you stronger does apply to these young people but someone forgot to tell them that death is not always the worst that can happen to us anyway.
For me as the story counted down to it's conclusion the inevitable truths revealed cleared up shadowy areas and the finale that was presented was satisfactory justice but not a complete one on all counts.
Once again alternating points of view give insight into the main characters motivations and what really clinched the enjoyment for this reader was the fact that heretofore thoroughly self-engrossed Genesis became a better person thanks to her ordeal and cousin Maddie finally owned her self worth as well.
Filled with tough subject matters the book carried them out with just the right amount of emotional entanglement for the characters and readers alike.
September 9, 2019
Although some of them are back, things are still not back to normal for the teenagers who were kidnapped. Genesis and Holden are still missing, and Maddie is doing anything she can to keep people from forgetting. This book is even better than the first one and will keep you up late into the night with all the twists. Maddie and Luke are my favorite characters, and you just want things to turn out right for them. I honestly did not like Genesis at first, but Vincent reveals the layers of her personality through the novels and actually manages to make her a sympathetic character. Fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Ally Carter will love these books.
July 30, 2021
After a spontaneous spring break trip to Colombia ends in disaster, Genesis Valencia and her friends must work together not only to survive but also to protect those they love. Rescue crews have arrived to collect what they can following the destruction of recent events off the Colombian coast. Despite searching, however, Genesis remains in the clutches of Sebastián and his men. Those who have escaped are working with what they have—a strong Internet presence, nearly unlimited finances, and extensive public awareness—to fight for Genesis’ return to the United States.
This book begins immediately after the conclusion of the 100 Hours, dropping readers right back into a world filled with chaos and betrayal. Instead of covering 100 hours like the first book, this story instead takes place over the course of approximately ten days, once again bookended by the present. By following this approach, readers are familiar with the structure and design and can move through the story with comfort and ease. Short chapters featuring Genesis and Maddie keep readers engaged with the action from both sides as these protagonists use what they learned in the Colombian jungle to affect change back home in Miami.
Character development and emotional growth are the primary features of this book, even within the suspenseful plot. Genesis’ experience in the jungle has shaken her from her foundation, forcing her to rediscover who she is and what is important to her. Maddie, likewise, has made significant personal changes due to their shared experience, becoming stronger and more outspoken than she was initially. As alliances grow and shift, being captured in the jungles of Colombia sometimes seems preferable to the drama taking place at home.
Fans of the first book will appreciate the gripping nature of this second and final installment of the100 Hours duology. While it focuses on characters who are more privileged than most as far as finances and social connections, their experiences are often recognizable by those who are not in the same social strata. Conversations around sex, underage drinking, violence, and harassment are found throughout this story, bringing some of the grittier aspects of American adolescence into the narrative. Friendship, tragedy, fear, and love are ubiquitous human experiences that connect people across lines of culture and class and are primary features of this series. This is a satisfying conclusion to this dynamic tale for young adult readers.
This book begins immediately after the conclusion of the 100 Hours, dropping readers right back into a world filled with chaos and betrayal. Instead of covering 100 hours like the first book, this story instead takes place over the course of approximately ten days, once again bookended by the present. By following this approach, readers are familiar with the structure and design and can move through the story with comfort and ease. Short chapters featuring Genesis and Maddie keep readers engaged with the action from both sides as these protagonists use what they learned in the Colombian jungle to affect change back home in Miami.
Character development and emotional growth are the primary features of this book, even within the suspenseful plot. Genesis’ experience in the jungle has shaken her from her foundation, forcing her to rediscover who she is and what is important to her. Maddie, likewise, has made significant personal changes due to their shared experience, becoming stronger and more outspoken than she was initially. As alliances grow and shift, being captured in the jungles of Colombia sometimes seems preferable to the drama taking place at home.
Fans of the first book will appreciate the gripping nature of this second and final installment of the100 Hours duology. While it focuses on characters who are more privileged than most as far as finances and social connections, their experiences are often recognizable by those who are not in the same social strata. Conversations around sex, underage drinking, violence, and harassment are found throughout this story, bringing some of the grittier aspects of American adolescence into the narrative. Friendship, tragedy, fear, and love are ubiquitous human experiences that connect people across lines of culture and class and are primary features of this series. This is a satisfying conclusion to this dynamic tale for young adult readers.
April 7, 2023
I thought 99 Lies was a good follow-up to 100 Hours. Weirdly the stakes felt higher in 99 Lies than 100 Hours Probably because Genesis’s uncle hints at another terrorist attack early in the book, so the entire book I’m constantly wondering “What’s it going to be? When is it going to happen?” Therefore, I think the suspense and guessing made everything feel heightened. Plus there was the added foreboding of Holden blackmailing Genesis about blowing up the cruise ship from the first book.
But, I found myself not liking the characters as much in 99 Lies as I did in the previous book. Maybe the novelty of their one dimensional personalities wore off by book two.
- Genesis felt weak, which is understandable since her confidence is gone due to what happened at the end of 100 Hours
- Holden was a complete douche canoe! In the first book he was just a whiney entitled brat, but in this book he was a complete fucking asshat!
- Genesis’s friend Neda embodies everything I hate about Gen Z
- Indiana, while being a very supportive boyfriend... that’s it. That’s his only personality trait! That and being “mysterious” because you never know what the hell his backstory is! Does anybody miss him? No one is looking for him?! No family is concerned about his whereabouts? No one is questioning his motives with Genesis?! Like WTH??
- Luke and Maddie are actually tolerable, however Maddie seems a little needy and clingy as a girlfriend with all the late night calls. But I’ll cut her some slack because this is her first relationship.
I did like that I wasn’t able to see the terrorist attack coming from a mile away. It wasn’t until they mentioned the “last minute addition” that it suddenly clicked. (It was actually a pretty good plan) However Holden was a fucking moron for thinking that the whole thing was “harmless” and everything was going to turn out fine for him. **hardest eye roll ever** So when Holden met his end - I didn’t even feel sorry for him. #byebitch
Unfortunately, 99 Lies didn’t have a satisfying conclusion. It left the story open for a possible third book but... Ms. Vincent - please don’t. There’s no need. I don’t like the characters anymore and honestly, as this point - if they all died, I wouldn’t really care. There’s no resolution to the story. Genesis’s uncle/Maddie’s dad is still a terrorist on the loose and Genesis’s dad is still a very rich businessman so... what was the point?
But, I found myself not liking the characters as much in 99 Lies as I did in the previous book. Maybe the novelty of their one dimensional personalities wore off by book two.
- Genesis felt weak, which is understandable since her confidence is gone due to what happened at the end of 100 Hours
- Holden was a complete douche canoe! In the first book he was just a whiney entitled brat, but in this book he was a complete fucking asshat!
- Genesis’s friend Neda embodies everything I hate about Gen Z
- Indiana, while being a very supportive boyfriend... that’s it. That’s his only personality trait! That and being “mysterious” because you never know what the hell his backstory is! Does anybody miss him? No one is looking for him?! No family is concerned about his whereabouts? No one is questioning his motives with Genesis?! Like WTH??
- Luke and Maddie are actually tolerable, however Maddie seems a little needy and clingy as a girlfriend with all the late night calls. But I’ll cut her some slack because this is her first relationship.
I did like that I wasn’t able to see the terrorist attack coming from a mile away. It wasn’t until they mentioned the “last minute addition” that it suddenly clicked. (It was actually a pretty good plan) However Holden was a fucking moron for thinking that the whole thing was “harmless” and everything was going to turn out fine for him. **hardest eye roll ever** So when Holden met his end - I didn’t even feel sorry for him. #byebitch
Unfortunately, 99 Lies didn’t have a satisfying conclusion. It left the story open for a possible third book but... Ms. Vincent - please don’t. There’s no need. I don’t like the characters anymore and honestly, as this point - if they all died, I wouldn’t really care. There’s no resolution to the story. Genesis’s uncle/Maddie’s dad is still a terrorist on the loose and Genesis’s dad is still a very rich businessman so... what was the point?
September 22, 2022
‘99 Lies’ is the follow up to ‘100 Hours’
Similar to 100 Hours, this book also counts down to the stories dramatic conclusion.
Now, however the action takes place not In Colombia, but In Miami.
Genesis Valencia, and her cousin Maddie, along with Luke, Penelope, Indiana, and Holden are now home, and having to deal with the notoriety of being a public figures
.
The Miami Six, who survived being kidnapped by terrorists.
But Genesis,and Maddie are about to realise that home, and school life is just as dangerous to navigate as anything the Colombian jungle threw at them.
Having to deal with the State Department, the revelations about her fathers business practices, friends getting crazy on the attention, a vindictive ex boyfriend, a broken friendship, and a vengeful Silvana, the terrorist in cahoots with her once well meaning, now hell bent on revenge, back from the dead Uncle David.
…. Phew!
So.
As the minutes and hours count down to the Wainwright families charity event, the tension builds as we all wait for Uncle David’s plan “B” to go into affect, and what he told Genesis.
That, this time, the destruction he brings down on the Uber rich, flaunting their wealth will come at the hands of one of her very own group.
Yep.
One of the Miami Six is possibly working beside her delusional Uncle.
——————————————————————
This was a great follow up to the first book.
Once again the tension never stops.
However, there is enough space left aside for the budding romances between .
Maddy and Luke, and Genesis and Indiana.
The author covers both, but never gratuitously, and NEVER detracts from the plot.
Overall this book is also a great insight into the way media
( both online and the 24hour new cycle) handles people swallowed up by instant fame.
Also, the lengths people will go to, to get the jump on one another for a little online social media infamy.
I so hope this isn’t the end of this series, as there are still a lot if lose ends, and people out for revenge floating around.
Particularly, the Valencia families nemesis Silvana and Uncle David.
Also.
I have to admit, I certain fondness for the narcissistic Holden, and want to see where he ends up.
Something tells me it won’t be jail….Haha!
Great read
Five stars
Similar to 100 Hours, this book also counts down to the stories dramatic conclusion.
Now, however the action takes place not In Colombia, but In Miami.
Genesis Valencia, and her cousin Maddie, along with Luke, Penelope, Indiana, and Holden are now home, and having to deal with the notoriety of being a public figures
.
The Miami Six, who survived being kidnapped by terrorists.
But Genesis,and Maddie are about to realise that home, and school life is just as dangerous to navigate as anything the Colombian jungle threw at them.
Having to deal with the State Department, the revelations about her fathers business practices, friends getting crazy on the attention, a vindictive ex boyfriend, a broken friendship, and a vengeful Silvana, the terrorist in cahoots with her once well meaning, now hell bent on revenge, back from the dead Uncle David.
…. Phew!
So.
As the minutes and hours count down to the Wainwright families charity event, the tension builds as we all wait for Uncle David’s plan “B” to go into affect, and what he told Genesis.
That, this time, the destruction he brings down on the Uber rich, flaunting their wealth will come at the hands of one of her very own group.
Yep.
One of the Miami Six is possibly working beside her delusional Uncle.
——————————————————————
This was a great follow up to the first book.
Once again the tension never stops.
However, there is enough space left aside for the budding romances between .
Maddy and Luke, and Genesis and Indiana.
The author covers both, but never gratuitously, and NEVER detracts from the plot.
Overall this book is also a great insight into the way media
( both online and the 24hour new cycle) handles people swallowed up by instant fame.
Also, the lengths people will go to, to get the jump on one another for a little online social media infamy.
I so hope this isn’t the end of this series, as there are still a lot if lose ends, and people out for revenge floating around.
Particularly, the Valencia families nemesis Silvana and Uncle David.
Also.
I have to admit, I certain fondness for the narcissistic Holden, and want to see where he ends up.
Something tells me it won’t be jail….Haha!
Great read
Five stars
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 8, 2022
Picking up immediately where 100 Hours ended, the pulse-pounding second half of what is really one very long story delivers no less excitement than the first. What this lacks in exotic setting, it makes up for by building further on the sweet romances that were previously introduced, as well as strengthening the bond between cousins and not wasting any time on Genesis being a terrible spoiled brat.
Honestly, I would read a third installment if she wrote one because I still have QUESTIONS about the men behind it all, but at least this one doesn't end on a cliffhanger.
P.S. The one benefit to breaking this story up is getting two equally exquisite covers. The first one is a little more breathtaking in terms of design, but I love having a face to picture thanks to this one. I'm not sure if it's meant to be Genesis or Maddie because I don't pay attention to character descriptions well, but I went with the former since I already have a face in mind for the latter.
Honestly, I would read a third installment if she wrote one because I still have QUESTIONS about the men behind it all, but at least this one doesn't end on a cliffhanger.
P.S. The one benefit to breaking this story up is getting two equally exquisite covers. The first one is a little more breathtaking in terms of design, but I love having a face to picture thanks to this one. I'm not sure if it's meant to be Genesis or Maddie because I don't pay attention to character descriptions well, but I went with the former since I already have a face in mind for the latter.
October 6, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐
99 LIES by Rachel Vincent
Picking up where 100 HOURS left off, Genesis, Maddie, and the others are reeling from being k*dnapped...but now they must bigger dangers.
99 LIES is a fast-paced, YA thriller, and the stakes are high (not as high as book one but still). This is much more enjoyable than the first book of this duology, but it's somehow unnecessary at the same time. I know that doesn't make sense, but the events of book one could have been tied up in book one. Don't get me wrong. Like I said, this was better. It more survival, less romance-y.
99 LIES is also twisted. The twist at the end wasn't unpredictable per se, but it was a bit.
This review is all over the place, I apologize. I always find it hard to review books where there's more than one.
99 LIES by Rachel Vincent
Picking up where 100 HOURS left off, Genesis, Maddie, and the others are reeling from being k*dnapped...but now they must bigger dangers.
99 LIES is a fast-paced, YA thriller, and the stakes are high (not as high as book one but still). This is much more enjoyable than the first book of this duology, but it's somehow unnecessary at the same time. I know that doesn't make sense, but the events of book one could have been tied up in book one. Don't get me wrong. Like I said, this was better. It more survival, less romance-y.
99 LIES is also twisted. The twist at the end wasn't unpredictable per se, but it was a bit.
This review is all over the place, I apologize. I always find it hard to review books where there's more than one.
June 30, 2018
I felt like for a lot of this one not much happened. Most of it was the kids reacting to what happened and them being jealous of each other. Maddie seemed to go through the worst as she found out some family secrets that rocked her world and had to deal with her mother who couldn't deal. Genesis seemed to be playing a game of chicken with everyone except Maddie and Indiana. I didn't care for her in the first book, but her actions in this one made me like her better. I really liked how when humiliated she stood up for herself.
The ending to this one was a bit crazy. It will be interesting to see where things go from here.
The ending to this one was a bit crazy. It will be interesting to see where things go from here.
July 6, 2018
Great conclusion
I loved this duology, this book, and this author! I admire her for taking a very controversial topic and having the guts to write a story about it. She clearly didn’t pitch this book as propaganda and the story didn’t steer you to a specific opinion.
As for the characters, they were great. I loved Genesis and Maddie. There were a lot of real personalities that the Author depicted.
The characters, the topic, the plot, it all came together to lend a certain authenticity to the books. I think this duology is another great addition to some of the best books Rachel had written. Five glittery stars for 100 hours and 99 Lies!
I loved this duology, this book, and this author! I admire her for taking a very controversial topic and having the guts to write a story about it. She clearly didn’t pitch this book as propaganda and the story didn’t steer you to a specific opinion.
As for the characters, they were great. I loved Genesis and Maddie. There were a lot of real personalities that the Author depicted.
The characters, the topic, the plot, it all came together to lend a certain authenticity to the books. I think this duology is another great addition to some of the best books Rachel had written. Five glittery stars for 100 hours and 99 Lies!
August 2, 2019
Entertaining. 99 Lies picks up where 100 Hours ended. After reading reviews for the first book, I agree with many, and can gladly report, that the teen make out session that were TOO MANY in the first book are far less awkward and often.
After being kidnapped on vacation, 99 Lies follows the group as the attempt to return to normal life. Unfortunately, there are things(truths and lies) that have followed the survivors, specifically Genesis and her cousin Maddie, home.
Overall decent, not sure I’d recommend it to my junior high students, it didn’t capture my attention enough, but both books were good enough that I know some students will truly enjoy them.
After being kidnapped on vacation, 99 Lies follows the group as the attempt to return to normal life. Unfortunately, there are things(truths and lies) that have followed the survivors, specifically Genesis and her cousin Maddie, home.
Overall decent, not sure I’d recommend it to my junior high students, it didn’t capture my attention enough, but both books were good enough that I know some students will truly enjoy them.
January 5, 2023
I really enjoyed this ending for the duology!
This book wasn't near as thrilling as the first, only because we are *mostly* dealing with the aftermath of being home after being held hostage.
There were many twists and turns though, like when Genesis and Holden finally get free, and the twist of Holden forcing Genesis to pretend they are back together (him making her say he was the hero, though..that was predictable given his character).
I was so happy she found Indiana and they got together, and the ending was a little surprising but definitely exciting!
This book wasn't near as thrilling as the first, only because we are *mostly* dealing with the aftermath of being home after being held hostage.
There were many twists and turns though, like when Genesis and Holden finally get free, and the twist of Holden forcing Genesis to pretend they are back together (him making her say he was the hero, though..that was predictable given his character).
I was so happy she found Indiana and they got together, and the ending was a little surprising but definitely exciting!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 24, 2018
Continuing the story of six teenagers kidnapped in Columbia, three are back in the states, two are still with the kidnappers and one is MIA. Genesis endures a starvation and neglect, they throw Holden in with her and pit them against each other. When they finally escape thanks to Indiana Holden blackmails Genesis. The story jumps back and forth from what is happening with Genesis and what is happening with Maddie and Luke. It's very chaotic, multi storylines and confusing to follow.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 8, 2018
Such a good continuation! I was sceptic about the first book needing a sequel but I am so glad there was one. The story continued with just as much intensity as the first book, even without the jungle. The characters were seen through a new eye being in there own world. Everything was brought together in a great way with an epic conclusion.
August 28, 2018
99 Lies picks up exactly where 100 Hours ends and look, don't pick up 99 Lies if you haven't read 100 Hours.
Genesis and Holden are in the care of their kidnappers. Indiana is missing. Maddie, Luke and Penelope are back home trying to acclimate into their old lives.
It's fast paced, gripping, and a book you just do not want to put down.
Genesis and Holden are in the care of their kidnappers. Indiana is missing. Maddie, Luke and Penelope are back home trying to acclimate into their old lives.
It's fast paced, gripping, and a book you just do not want to put down.
November 14, 2021
Idk what to say. I didn't really like the book. I felt like it dragged on a lot and I didn't quite understand the ending of the book. I also feel like this book could be improved a lot idk. Even th characters where kinda weird and like all b**** like the there was no character development and I ended up hating all, the characters.
April 13, 2024
As much as I enjoyed the first book, this one was something of a disappointment. There was no real drama coming out of Genesis's discovery of her family's secrets, mostly just a bunch of spoiled rich kids running around and whining. And after how strong she was in the jungle, Genesis's caving to fear and blackmail felt rather artificial.
December 19, 2019
99 Lies
I didn’t really see the point of all the references to days in the chapter headings.
I liked the characters and the continuation of the story. I didn’t feel the book.
Your mileage may vary.
I didn’t really see the point of all the references to days in the chapter headings.
I liked the characters and the continuation of the story. I didn’t feel the book.
Your mileage may vary.
June 10, 2021
the fierceness that was genesis in the first book is just a whisper in this book which was disappointing it was entertaining and drama filled like a telenovela but at times it did drag and get boring definitely suffers from second book syndrome
July 8, 2024
I hadn't realized that this was book 2 ( funny mistake ) of the series until 50 pages into the book so I just kept going. This book is extraordinary. Despite not making sense in the beginning I had so much fun reading. I'm looking forward to reading more books by Rachel Vincent in the future.
July 9, 2018
4.5 stars. Love it. Great sequel and conclusion. No lulls in the story, if that makes sense. Kept my attention and I didn’t want to put it down.
July 13, 2018
I don't think this book was needed and it could have been one whole book but I still think a lot of people might enjoy this.
November 16, 2018
A good read.
October 27, 2020
Love this author. Really good book. Kept me up late a couple nights. Always a good sign.
March 18, 2021
SUCH a good read!! A group of kids get kidnapped in South America, super engaging and a fun read. Some will live, some will die, some will fall in love, but they’ll all be forever changed.
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April 18, 2021Trigger & Content Warnings:
Kidnapping recounted
Trauma (theme)
Kidnapping recounted
Trauma (theme)
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