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Love Songs & Other Lies

Jessica Pennington
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Love Songs & Other Lies

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

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Jessica Pennington

Love Songs & Other Lies

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

United States • Contemporary

Topic
Music
Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Love Songs & Other Lies, a person finds themselves on a summer tour with their high school band, confronting unresolved feelings and secrets when an ex unexpectedly joins them. This young adult novel explores themes of friendship, love, and forgiveness, revealing the complexities of relationships and the music industry's challenges.

Romantic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,514 ratings

63%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Love Songs & Other Lies by Jessica Pennington is praised for its engaging blend of romance and music, capturing the excitement and tension of young love and second chances. The dual timeline adds depth, though some readers find character development uneven. Overall, it delivers a heartfelt narrative with an enjoyable soundtrack-like backdrop.

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Who Should Read Love Songs & Other Lies?

A reader who enjoys Love Songs & Other Lies by Jessica Pennington is likely captivated by YA romance with a musical twist. Fans of Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell or To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han would appreciate its blend of romance, drama, and heartfelt storytelling.

4.0

1,514 ratings

63%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

United States • Contemporary

Topic
Music
Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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