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Tell Me Lies

Carola Lovering
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Tell Me Lies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Carola Lovering

Tell Me Lies

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

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York State • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering explores the complex relationship between Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco, delving into manipulation, heartbreak, and self-discovery. The narrative alternates between their perspectives, revealing how past traumas and personal flaws impact their connection over several years.

Reviews & Readership

3.7

66,277 ratings

53%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Carola Lovering's Tell Me Lies captivates readers with its intense exploration of toxic relationships and the complexities of young adulthood. The well-drawn characters and evocative writing are praised, though some find the pacing uneven and certain plot points predictable. Despite minor flaws, the novel's emotional depth and realism make it a compelling read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Tell Me Lies?

Readers who relish character-driven narratives centered on complex, often toxic relationships will enjoy Carola Lovering’s Tell Me Lies. Comparable to novels like Normal People by Sally Rooney and Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, it appeals to those who appreciate psychological depth and emotional intensity in contemporary fiction.

3.7

66,277 ratings

53%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York State • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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