The Lies We Tell

by Torrie Jones

Sometimes secrets are kept under lock and key...

For Juliette Sanders, school is a place to learn and get yourself good GCSE'S for the your future. She's a typical quiet girl who is into her crime shows and books and tends to keep out of trouble.

Every year she receives a gift from a unknown stranger on her birthday, that is until there is a note attached to the one on her 14th birthday. After years of searching she is finally given a letter that explains who they are.

-Q.

She is given instructions. She has to solve a case and she gets to know who this person is. Easy right?


Wrong,

In the midst of all of this Jules gets introduced to American new boy Damian Williams, who she finds incredibly annoying and protective for some strange reason.

What happens when she finds out that her mysterious new friend is close to the person she is trying to uncover?

But what happens when she realizes she is too?

207 pages, Paperback

First published May 22, 2022

Reviews

[Kerry]

An absolutely fantastic book, such a good read. I read it in 2 days. Can't wait for the next book now 😍

[Zoe Wilson]

Can’t wait for the next one!!

Unfortunately I got the “old version” but loved this book none the less and I cannot wait for the next books in the series!!

[Sara]

*Nicki Minaj voice* No I don’t think you understand, I’m obsessed.

I loved this book so much! Jules is awesome! Can not wait for more!!!!!

[Emma Catchpole]

This book was a great introduction to the series.
I loved the whole theme around this book.
I nearly cried in the first 14 pages, grandad Norman! 🥺
Jules was an amazing character I honestly thought she was so mature for her age.
I loved her friendship with Damian and I hope we get to see more of how that progresses as the series goes on.
Her love for her family is something I admire and she would do anything for them.
Rodger was just a no go, I hated him.
Overall this book was just brilliant and I couldn’t put it down, I can’t wait for the rest!
Torrie I’m so proud of you and you’ve done amazing with this first book.

"The lies we tell are to protect the ones we love and adore from harm."
"But the secrets we keep, are the reasons we fight off our demons in our nightmares."

[Laura Goodwin]

"The lies we tell are to protect the ones we love and adore from harm. ... But the secrets we keep, are the reasons we fight off our demons in our nightmares."

Never did I expect to be reviewing a book where I'm mentioned in the acknowledgments but here we are.

For a first time author, I can tell how much effort and love Torrie but into this book. I'm extremely proud of how far she's come and it was a honour to be able to read it having known how much blood, sweat and tears that went into this.

The Lies We Tell is a story that you can get your teeth into, you never know what's coming next on the page and it just goes to show when you put in the work and effort, anyone can be an author if they really put their heart and soul into it.

Kudos to Torrie and I can't wait for the next in the series. Whatever will Jules get herself into next?

[ellise]

Love Love Love!
perfection on paper ( or in my case kindle)

this book is incredible

i have followed the author for a long time and when she announced she was releasing a book , i knew i had to read it and i was not disappointed

i love all the little details

i love how this books highlights family and asking for help if you need it

i love how juliettes grandfather calls her Romeo
and i love the ‘j’ necklace
and i love how she mostly accepts her new family
i love how amy is supportive of jules

recently i nearly lost my grandad and reading about jules grandad and his ‘ dicky tickers’ warmed my heart

i’m not a fan of oliver ….

but i am a fan of everyone else

i’m so excited for the next book !!!

[Kate Bingham]

For a first time author, this book was very well thought out! With plenty of twists, turns and major breakthroughs I enjoyed reading it.

The characters were well thought out and easy remembered. The story line was crazy yet subtle enough to make it believable for someone who is only 14 years old.

I did notice a good few mistakes and I had the edited copy so perhaps a more in depth editorial process would be beneficial!

Great work Torrie on your first book. Can’t wait till The Secrets We Keep xx

[Arran Reads Toomuch]

What was this even?!?!

I thought oh this will be good secret child to mafia boss left to clues to find out her real identity nah, it was a half assed plot to say the lest with weird vibes of an RH and most definitely not age appropriate for the FMC to be 13-14. Although it did feel like it was written by a 14 Yr old most of the time

[emily]

oh my god i completely devoured this in less than one day i could not put it down
i loved the story and the characters - it reminded me so much of agggtm mixed with the hawthorne legacy.
i’m a sucker for puzzles and books that involve solving a crime/mystery in real time and this really ticked all the boxes.
bring on the next one!!!

[Juliette Scafidi]

No

[Cristina DeWitt]

Great book. Anxious for the next one.

[Andrea Peter]

I read this when it first came out.
It had a good story and plot but unfortunately it was very slow for my taste. The final plot of it was near end of the book. No hate but hope she improves

[Samantha Riley Hardy (Robbins)]

This book is so amazing!! All the plot twists and characters was awesome.

[Olivia Ferrante]

This book from start to end is AMAZING!! The plot of the books keeps you from wanting the put it down, the well-thought out characters in the books keeps you wanting to know more and the twists and turns the author throws in keeps you wanting more!! Overall amazing book and can’t wait for more!!!

[Alexa Schwartz]

so excited to read the other books in the series! i loved all the dynamics and the plot was great! super easy to get through. love love love