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Good Girls Lie

J.T. Ellison
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Good Girls Lie

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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J.T. Ellison

Good Girls Lie

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

387

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Virginia • Contemporary

Topic
Education
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Good Girls Lie by J.T. Ellison, an exclusive all-girls boarding school becomes the setting for dark secrets and deceit, leading to mysterious deaths. As new student Ash Carlisle attempts to blend in, she encounters a web of manipulation and hidden identities, challenging her to confront the truth about herself and those around her.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.0

25,366 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Good Girls Lie by J.T. Ellison is celebrated for its gripping, suspenseful plot and well-crafted atmosphere, effectively capturing the elite boarding school setting. However, some critics feel the character development lacks depth and find certain twists predictable. Overall, the novel succeeds in engaging readers with its intriguing mystery and dark themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Good Girls Lie?

A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers, complex characters, and dark academia, similar to The Secret History by Donna Tartt, will gravitate towards Good Girls Lie by J.T. Ellison. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl will appreciate the suspense and intricate plot twists.

4.0

25,366 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

387

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Virginia • Contemporary

Topic
Education
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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