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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Heather Watson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first time reading this author and I was glad I picked it up. The Lie that Binds is a well written YA novel. The characters are well written, and I like the change of point of views. This gives the novel a better perspective. It gives you high school drama as well as a lie that needs to be protected. If you like YA will like this story of Holly and Nathan. I will be looking for and reading more from Amy Argent.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Santana Hicks

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nathan is the golden boy at his school. He is popular and gorgeous, making everyone want him or want to be like him.

Holly is the new girl, a nobody in the eyes of the popular crowd but that doesn’t stop her from noticing Nathan. Even when he is bullying others, she can’t stop thinking about him. After Holly witnesses something, she realizes that there is more to Nathan than what he is portraying.

After Nathan finds out that Holly knows his secret he has been keeping from almost everyone at school, he is terrified that she will out him. To keep her quiet, he befriends her but as time goes on, as does his feelings for Holly.

The synopsis of this book really captured my attention but unfortunately it was completely different than what I expected. The book was alright for what it was. The synopsis implied something much darker. Also for a YA book, it had way too much sexual details. It was too heavy for what I expected for a book in the YA genre.

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The Lies That Bind by Amy Argent – Review by Anna Hirsch

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent
4 Stars

This is a well written YA romance novel. The way the author portrayed the teenager’s emotions was spot on. It’s hard enough being a teenager in high school, add an illness to deal with and it’s almost impossible. Nathan’s way of coping is being a jerk and a bully. It’s not right but it’s the only way he knows how to keep the spotlight off of himself. The fated day when Holly found out his secret, he thought his life was over. Lies upon lies makes bad decisions. Nathan makes a choice which turns out to be the best that he ever made. Secrets don’t stayed buried forever. Can their hearts mend after the hurtful revelations?

I feel that this book also shows the need for self acceptance and to know what’s truly important in life. I think that the author did a fantastic job of explaining what life is like living with this illness. Though I think the book dragged a little here and there with all the overwhelming feelings of first love, this book is well worth the read.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nathan is a high school student that has to lie just to have an everyday life; then he meets Holly. The Lie That Binds is a realistic portrayal of high school life/students. This is a fantastic read. These are such well-written characters. You really connect to the characters and get pulled into the plot. My heart really went out to Nathan. A definite page-turner. Do yourself a favor and read this book!

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by S. Bittles

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

~~~~~Mature YA/NA Romance~~~~~

Don’t judge a book by its cover.

Lovable characters, although hard to relate as it is based in high school. I felt frustration at times forgetting they are teenagers dealing with their classic teenage dilemmas and high school woes (cliques, trying to fit in, struggling to find their way). With that being said, this is a great story of growth and honesty at an age where you push limits and test boundaries.

I enjoy reading novels by this author, their writing continues to be vivid and engaging pulling you in until the very last page.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. Holly is a new student and she of course quickly learns who is in the cliques. When she meets Nathan, there is something about him that pulls her in, but he’s one of the popular guys. Nathan has a big secret that Holly eventually learns unexpectedly but she agrees to keep it to herself. A plan is put in place that ends up turning into a bigger thing than they expected.
What would happen if Nathan’s secret were to get out?
Overall I really enjoyed this book. It brings back memories from high school. All of the characters added a great element to the story. I really enjoyed these two. My emotions were all over the place. The author does a great job with her writing and you get pulled right in. I look forward to reading more from the author. 1-click and get started today.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Darla Yocom

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lies, betrayal, teenage hormones, high school drama, bullying, and the effects of a serious medical condition makes for a very dramatic storyline.

Holly finds herself at a new high school, trying to fit in with the in-crowd. She finds the popular crowd are not welcoming but one handsome guy catches her eye. She quickly learns that this handsome fella is a bit mysterious due to his strange absences. This pet of the story quickly gave me Twilight/Edward Cullen vibes for a few seconds. Holly soon learns that although this guy is handsome, he’s definitely a jerk.

Nathan is the mysterious guy that has caught Holly’s attention and he has a secret. By accident, Holly learns of his secret which could have devastating circumstances for Nathan if she chooses to leak the information to their fellow high school students. Nathan has to decide how to handle the issue and to what extent he will protect his secret. Drama ensues.

I found the book to be a fast read and enjoyed the character building. The author did a great job representing the behavior and actions of a bunch of hormonal teenagers.

Hang in to your seats while this roller coaster of emotions hit you from beginning to end.

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Mandy Ott

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This novel by Amy Argent exceeded expectations! I had read previous books by this author, but the genre for The Lie That Binds was a little different. While still a romance, this book was more of a Young Adult read. The story took me back to high school; where what your friends and others thought of you was truly one of the most important things. The secrets and lies that the two main characters navigate throughout the book, together and separately, was truly amazing. How many secrets and lies are told in the world of a single high school on a daily basis? The Lie That Binds makes you truly think about what is important. Holly and Nathan not only traverse the secrets and lies, but they must come to terms with the feelings that first love evokes in them. This story has a wide array of realistic, relatable characters; some that I liked, others I did not, but all were necessary in the overall telling of the story. I can’t wait to read more books from Amy Argent!

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Robin Rankin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Lie That Binds

This was a little harder for me to read than I expected once I found out the details of Nathan’s lie, especially since I have two family members who have dealt with this exact situation.   I had several memories come back to me that I hadn’t thought about for years and not many were pleasant.

Holly grabbed me from the beginning.   She is from Amarillo, Texas which is where my father in law is from and she even went to the same high school as he did.  It was a nice little connection which I appreciated and stuck with me throughout the book.

Nathan gave me a lot of anxiety, but it didn’t detract from his personality for me.  I wish he would have expected been honest from the beginning and saved me a lot of stress.

This is not my first book by this author and won’t be the last, though I will need to remember how anxious she can make me at times.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Ayla Eddy

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An emotional young adult high school romance. The main characters of the story are well written so that you cannot help but connect to them. They highlight the different cliques from highschool while maintaining a reality to them. It is refreshing to see a more realistic view point on the teenage world of high school as opposed to it being drawn over the top to all extremes.

Nathan has gone to this school his whole life, but before freshman year something changed. Yet in order to protect himself he chooses to keep everyone at a distance and himself behind a wall of lies. Only those who must know and his family are aware of his deepest secret. That is until a new girl becomes a witness to it.

To what lengths will Nathan go to keep his secret from the school? What lies will he add to his wall of protection? Will Holly keep his secret or will she ruin him?

Pick up the book to find out! You will be sucked in to find out his secret, the dilemma with Holly, and everything else that happens along the way.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Devon Pulliam

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the realness the author brings to this book. The high school drama and bullies, we’ve all been there and how she incorporates all that into the book and it comes full circle is real life. Holly was relatable as in she was trying to just fit in, and then she accidently discovers the secret of a popular kid. I was rooting for Holly and Evan to make Nathan feel comfortable and they went above and beyond what I could have imagined. It was hard to put this book down once it sucked me in a few chapters in. I just wasn’t a fan of Nathan and that crowd at first and then I fell in love with the person he was becoming with Holly and because of Holly. I look forwarded to reading more from this author!

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

High school years are tough! Everyone is jockeying for position whether it be with the nerds, jocks, preppies, stoners, etc. Imagine all that stress and being dealt a huge health blow right before your freshman year. Nathan’s life is crumbling but no one knows except his family and his teachers.

Holly and her dad just moved to the area. Holly’s dad is the new chief of police. No pressure for a new kid, eh? So many challenging things going through Holly’s head until she confronts this bully Nathan one day. The next few hours will have her questioning that confrontation.

I really enjoyed this book and wanted to give it 5 stars. However, being the mother of two teenagers, the language and the pretty descriptive “adult” scenes left me challenged. I know that this happens in reality but I would not encourage my children to read this book. The characters are loveable and understandable. Some of them I loved more than others, some of them I grew to love more as I read and learned more about them. The nicknames for the various characters did become a little bit difficult to keep up with at times, especially when interchanging the real names with the nick names. I found “GothGirl” and Ivan to be my favorite characters and I love to read a spin-off about them!!

Overall, an enjoyable book. It encompasses many difficult topics and I believe they are all represented very fairly. This book kept my attention and I read it in 2 sittings (only because my Kindle died and I had to recharge it!).

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The Lie that Binds by Amy Argent – Reviewed by Tanya Wall

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Think back to your high school days, when you wanted to be part of the popular crowd or at least keep out of their way so they didn’t target you. The Lie that Binds takes you back there. The cool crowd is cool. Nobody wants others to know they are different. The cliques are real.

When Holly moves to town, she just wants to fit in, but finds that the group she wants to fit in with are unkind and downright mean. She sees Nathan and instantly wants to connect with him, but he is in that group that she is actively trying to stay away from. Little does Nathan know, she is going to change his life – she is going to understand him a level nobody in the high school understands him. He has a secret and does everything he can to keep it from getting out.

This story has love, romance, steam and friendship. If you want to take a ride back in time to relive your high school days, the excitement of first love, and drama, give it a read!

The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Charlene Gonzalez

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Before reading The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent I thought I was not going to like it because I love books with thrills and page-turners. Never thought this book was going to make me feel like I am on the edge of a cliff. SO many emotions and pain n in this story between Holly and Nathan. Amazing characters and so many details in their feeling for one another. But when lies and secrets start to flow onto the surface things start to get hard for the main characters they will do anything to keep it in. This book is amazing and the Author Amy Argent is amazing for
my first time reading something that I can compare to myself. 5 out of 5 stars

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by stephanie nicole

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was an interesting YA romance to say the least. I originally picked up this book due to the eye catching front cover, amd the interesting synopsis. However upon starting this book I couldn’t consume it fast enough. This book had so many emotions it made me laugh, made me cry, it even made me go back to my teenage years. The characters are so realistic, and the plot line has you feeling like your walking along side the characters in high school. So if your looking for a great new read, make sure to pick this up today.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Jo Frizzell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my lanta this book! I adore the point of view changes and seeing into the minds of both Nathan and Holly. I love Holly’s personality – a little shy, a little sass, and a hint of fire – and the way she will stand up for her friends, even when she’s scared. I enjoy the complexity of Nathan – even as he surrounds himself with people who seem to lack that same complexity – and his relationship with his family. Most of all though, I really like the realistic way that high school is represented. This book brings to mind those by Sarah Dessen with a relatable high school or college age person, the real problems they face, and their relationships that are built on truth even when it hurts. So if you enjoy reading Sarah Dessen, I absolutely recommend this book!

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I didn’t know what to expect when I started this book but I definitely enjoyed it.

Holly is the new girl at school. Almost immediately she can tell who the popular kids are and she finds out pretty quick what type of people they are. Just from her observations m, she assumes they are all alike. That is until she lays into Nathan and then inadvertently learns his secret. Nathan will do anything to keep his secret. He’s honestly confused that Holly doesn’t just blab it right away but he will keep the secret from getting out. Holly and Nathan start spending more time together and things evolve from there. A good lesson in things are more than as they appear.

I really enjoyed this book. I couldn’t put it down! Holly is a contradiction but in a relatable way. She’s sassy and self assured as that voice in her head but when it comes to actually standing up for herself she’s insecure and quiet. At first I didn’t like Nathan but you quickly learn there is more than meets the eye with him and he grew on me during this roller coaster of a book. I definitely recommend!

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was interesting read. I wasn’t too into it when I first started reading it, but as I kept on it really picked up and I enjoyed it by the end. One thing that really made this difficult for me to get into, well two things, is that one it read to me like a Twilight fan fiction kind of novel. I almost felt like I was back in Forks with the vampires until I got several chapters in and was able to separate the two. The second thing was all the nicknames. One every once awhile was ok but Holly, the female main character, just kept on with the nickname/name calling and it’s ine aspect I personally didn’t enjoy. Overall this was enjoyable read, and while it wasn’t my favorite I would definitely read more from this author in the future!

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Melissa Saxton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holly moves into a new town and a new school… could she be one of the cool kids.

She finds herself however making her own clan as the cool kids are not kids Holly likes… but when she inadvertently discovers the secrets the class bully, and Jock, Nathan has been hiding; she finds herself dating him… only he was dating her to hopefully keep her quiet.

As it happens with teens, feelings develop and this book became more emotional than I would have expected.

Teen angst clicks drama heartache secrets and lies fill this book! I’m a sucker for YA Genre and this didn’t disappoint!

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Carla Clemmons

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love the different quotes at the beginning of each chapter! This was a great read that really digs into the characters and their feelings. You get to read from Holly and Nathan’s perspective which I really enjoyed. For being young they have some pretty adult and intense situations to overcome. I love how detailed the author was with their writing, it really helps you get into the story. I will say there are some pretty adult and very descriptive scenes that may not be ok for all readers/ages.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

High school, full of bullies, cliques, and doing your very best to fit in. The book starts with Holly who just started out at a new high school. She wants to get in with the cool kids, like any girl her age would, but she quickly finds out that teenagers can be cruel. Nathan is a jerk, but there is so much more than meets the eye. Intriguing from the start, you find out about what Nathan is really hiding. His secrets lead to more between him and Holly, and the story that evolves is one that will keep the pages turning almost of their own volition. The story had its slow parts, but in general, it was compelling enough to keep you invested. At the start, I thought it was going to be more focused on the bullying and I wasn’t sure how to feel about it. As the story moves forward, there is more to it. Takes you back to that young age where what your friends thought about you felt like the most important thing in the world. I recommend this book if you enjoy a clique high school dynamic, a web of secrets, and characters that have more depth to them then they let on!

Reviewed by @asanabr1

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Ashley McMillon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nathan, Holly, and the entire cast of characters are phenomenal in this story. The author took time to fully develop each character’s story, which makes the story all the more real. Nathan is trying his best to hide himself and his condition from the entire school. Unfortunately for him the new girl discovers his biggest fear. This story teaches us very quickly the power that a lie can have, and how continuing to hold that lie creates more lies, leading to destruction! This one gets a bit steamy so be forewarned!

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Trish Ann

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a good read. It was an engaging YA with a good balance of love, angst as well as heartache. Nathan was a good character and some of the tones were relatable. It connects from a teen perspective in my opinion. I would definitely recommend this book.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Karen Pearman

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is written by an author that I am very familiar with as I have read several of her books. I always know I will not be disappointed, and this was no different. She writes for young adults in a way that keeps adults mesmerized with not only the storyline but the characters as well. You feel like you know them. At least I do. The main male protagonist reminds me of so many males that I went to school with that at times I was so enraged thinking back to my high school years. I highly recommend that you read this story. Or if you have young adult readers in your home you encourage them to read it. They will thoroughly enjoy it just as much as you do.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An entertaining YA contemporary romance, which had me hooked from start to finish. Nathan, is a liar, he lies to protect himself, because he has a secret, and by lying he gets to keep his secret. One which he believes will destroy everything in his life if it were to be discovered. Nathan is also one of the popular guys at school, and together they terrorise the unpopular kids. When new girl Holly joins the school she becomes Nathan’s unwilling lab partner, she hates him because of who he’s become. However, only Nathan knows that he’s only bullying others to keep anyone getting too close to him and discovering his secret.
Then Holly does find out Nathan’s secret, and he’s determined to do whatever he has to in order to keep her quiet, but he soon learns that the most damaging lie is the one he’s been telling himself. This is an intriguing story, set in a high school and has all the angst you would expect amongst teenagers, the setting and characters are brought to life through the descriptive narrative, and I felt as though I was back at school! The storyline has an added twist to it with Nathan’s lie, and the consequences of the choices he makes to keep it hidden, especially in terms of his relationship with Holly. This was an enjoyable and engaging different take on first love and it took me on a rollercoaster of emotions whilst I was reading it.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Wendy Wary

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Holly is the new kid, having moved to a new city with her father, a sheriff, after the passing of her mother. Like every high school student, she’s dreading going to a new school and is hoping to fit in with the right people.
Nathan is the classic jock – handsome, fit, popular, and a jerk.
When it quickly becomes apparent Holly isn’t going to fit in with the popular crowd, she finds friends that become her tribe. Still slightly intrigued by Nathan, but also recognizing him for the jerk he is, she’s equally drawn to him and disgusted by his behavior. After an incident where he helped embarrass a classmate, she confronts him; then, everything changes. She discovers Nathan has a secret he’s been keeping from nearly everyone around him for the past couple of years.
He panics and waits for the fallout of Holly telling everyone, but when she doesn’t, his brother convinces him he should sweeten her up a bit to make sure she doesn’t change her mind. After holding onto his burden for so long alone, Nathan finds Holly to be a caring confidante, and the two start dating. All’s well until another girl who’s been pining for Nathan for years, outs Nathan’s other secret – that he only started talking to Holly to keep her quiet.
While the overall story was good, and I found the book to be very informative about Nathan’s secret, I wasn’t as impressed with the cliched high school tropes; I also felt like the main characters could have had a bit more depth beyond Nathan’s secret and Holly’s caring (and borderline codependent) nature towards him.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Amanda Chrissomalis

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secrets always have a way of coming out.

Amy Argent is brilliant! This book is very emotionally raw and sad at times. Make sure you have some tissues near you! This book goes to show that even the “toughest” of people have the biggest of struggles.

Nathan, Super popular, super Gorgeous, and a jackass. There’s more to him then just that though. He’s been holding onto a secret for the past two years. Then insert new student… What happens when she sees something she isn’t supposed to? What’s Nathan’s plan? Or what’s his brother’s plan?

Holly is shy, timid, and non-confrontational. Starting a new school is hard, especially when you’re not popular. But she’s taking a stand, heading straight to the popular kids and not taking no for an answer…. BUT it’s high school, easier said then done, right?

What happens when she sees something she isn’t supposed to? Is this something she can use to her advantage to be with the “in crowd”? How will Nathan keep her from telling the whole school his secret?

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent. This is such a good young adult romance. Its the typical new girl at school not fitting in. Holly is the new girl and of course she doesn’t fit in with the popular kids. Nathan is one of the popular kids but he has a secret and he will do anything to protect that secret. When he and Holly become lab partners not happily I might add, Holly develops a crush on Nathan. Holly is tormented by all the cool kids so Nathan is devastated that he has to be her partner. When she accidentally finds out his secret he will do whatever it takes for her to keep it. They decided to act like they are dating and as they spend more time together Nathan realizes he really likes her. Holly’s brother also helps them with this secret. Remembering how things like this secret could be devastating to a high schooler makes this book seem so real. Will Holly keep Nathan’s secret or will he end up just telling everyone. Really good standalone read! I feel like it could be required reading in high school! Good lesson!

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Lie That Binds is a book that could have really happened in the “real world”. The attention to detail is what makes this book interesting. The ability of this author to present her work in such a real way is a treat. It has been a long time since I have read a book that I felt like I was really in the book with the characters. Speaking of the characters, they are fully developed and complicated. This story is told from Nathan’s perspective. He is a “popular boy”. He does not like to close to anyone because they will see the truth about him. Holly does just that. What happens because she does know the truth? I highly recommend this book to find out what happens to Nathan and Holly.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Lisa Helmick

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing story! This took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. I hated, then liked and then felt honored to read this full tale. While reading I was shocked and surprised more than once at what happens, the cast’s reactions and actions. The characters all have wonderful traits that add or detract from the overall book. Some I loved and felt empathy for and others I could do without but realize their necessity for the storyline. I loved the growth that not only the two main personalities had but a lot of the secondary ones too.

This is my first book by this author. I felt it may be a little long at times but the weaving of it is perfect. I became entranced by Holly and Mr Gorgeous as we learned their feelings and secrets (good and bad unfiltered) as they struggle to survive and try to hold their place in high school.

That epilogue was wonderfully done! I loved learning how everything was navigated at the end.

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