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librarydoc's review against another edition
3.0
Book Talk:
Lizzie Lovett leads a picture perfect life. She has friends, a great job, and a handsome emo boyfriend who adores her. And Hawthorn hates her for it, because she wants what Lizzie Lovett has...until Lizzie winds up missing. Hawthorn decides to investigate, and winds up on a crazy adventure where she learns that not everything is at it seems.
My Thoughts:
I am so surprised by the number of five star reviews. This was NOT that good. It was entertaining and a very fast read, but weak compared to other YA novels out there. Hawthorn is a whiny, self-centered character who I just wanted to shake and tell to grow up. Lizzie's boyfriend is also whiny and pathetic. The only characters I cared about were small ones, like best friend Emily who stands up to Hawthorn, and Rush, the brother who tries to protect his sister. Oh, and the hippies. I do like the hippies. Still, a very uneven novel.
My Recommendation:
2.5/5 stars
Grades 8+ (mild adult situations, language)
Lizzie Lovett leads a picture perfect life. She has friends, a great job, and a handsome emo boyfriend who adores her. And Hawthorn hates her for it, because she wants what Lizzie Lovett has...until Lizzie winds up missing. Hawthorn decides to investigate, and winds up on a crazy adventure where she learns that not everything is at it seems.
My Thoughts:
I am so surprised by the number of five star reviews. This was NOT that good. It was entertaining and a very fast read, but weak compared to other YA novels out there. Hawthorn is a whiny, self-centered character who I just wanted to shake and tell to grow up. Lizzie's boyfriend is also whiny and pathetic. The only characters I cared about were small ones, like best friend Emily who stands up to Hawthorn, and Rush, the brother who tries to protect his sister. Oh, and the hippies. I do like the hippies. Still, a very uneven novel.
My Recommendation:
2.5/5 stars
Grades 8+ (mild adult situations, language)
destineeperry's review against another edition
2.0
The hundred lies of Lizzie Lovett is centered around a teen girl named Hawthorne who obsesses over the mystery of a local girl that went missing.
I really wanted to like this book but it just didn't do it for me. Hawthorne seemed creepishly obsessed with Lizzie Lovett, and the story made me feel quite uncomfortable with the way she idolized her and wanted to be her. The idea of the book is great but could have been executed so much better, if her crazy ideas actually aided in the investigation to find the missing girl. The whole book seemed very pointless. I would have loved it if she took the book in a few different ways.
I really wanted to like this book but it just didn't do it for me. Hawthorne seemed creepishly obsessed with Lizzie Lovett, and the story made me feel quite uncomfortable with the way she idolized her and wanted to be her. The idea of the book is great but could have been executed so much better, if her crazy ideas actually aided in the investigation to find the missing girl. The whole book seemed very pointless. I would have loved it if she took the book in a few different ways.
keen23's review against another edition
2.0
Hawthrone Creely is a bit creepy. OK a LOT creepy. Stalkerish of a dead girl. Everyone else moves on, she can't. Gets the dead girl's job, boyfriend, and visits places the dead girl went. Get over yourself.
kpanagod's review against another edition
5.0
More like 4.5 stars but wow. I had fun the whole time, not a moment where the story dragged, and there were so many times I had to reread sentences because I loved them so much. I really liked the voice of the main character, it was unique but not overdone in an attempt to be different. I don't quite understand where the "hundred lies" part of the title comes from... I was expecting an intricate explanation (or at least a grand reveal) of the "lies" but it was never explained and there are certainly not 100. Regardless, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick, fun read with lots of heart, humor, adventure, and wit. Plus some good advice/philosophies/life lessons. (ps i hate enzo)
sarahpreno's review against another edition
4.0
This book was amazing! I was so impressed by what a unique voice Hawthorn (the main character) had. She is a seventeen year old who has such an innocent and hopeful outlook on the world. Instead of seeing the ordinary she creates her own magical world instead. At times it was a little hard to believe that she actually believe call of her theories but I really wanted to believe them with her which to me says how well written she was.
Each of the characters had such rich and defined personalities; even the ones who just came in and out for a few scenes and even the ones that were not very likable.
I would absolutely recommend reading this book!
Each of the characters had such rich and defined personalities; even the ones who just came in and out for a few scenes and even the ones that were not very likable.
I would absolutely recommend reading this book!
katrinareadsbooks's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
gatosenojados's review against another edition
4.0
Big Library Read
The blurb was misleading... I enjoyed the story though.
The blurb was misleading... I enjoyed the story though.
priya_amrev's review against another edition
3.0
I knew what the story would be about but I didn’t want it to be about that
carrmel21's review against another edition
4.0
Going in blind thinking this would be a fluffy read. There are alot of twist and turns. Teenage years are hard. The experiences that Hawthorn has are real and raw. Really makes you stop and think about those years.
Overall it's an engaging read that offers a fresh perspective on the themes of identity and belonging. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the greatest discoveries come from looking within. Loved it. I can't wait to read more of Chelsea Sedoti's books.
Overall it's an engaging read that offers a fresh perspective on the themes of identity and belonging. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the greatest discoveries come from looking within. Loved it. I can't wait to read more of Chelsea Sedoti's books.
graciesmom's review against another edition
4.0
I truly enjoyed this book, The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett. I found that the pages just flew by right from the first to the last.
Hawthorn Creely, the main character, is a lonely outsider in high school when she meets the golden girl of town, Lizzie Lovett. When Lizzie goes missing, Hawthorn can’t seem to let it go, long after Lizzie has become yesterday’s news. She even comes up with her own strange theories about the disappearance. Her tenacity involves getting hired for Lizzie’s job and securing Lizzie’s boyfriend, who gets caught up in Hawthorn’s unconventional ideas.
A well-written debut book by author, Chelsea Sedoti. The prose captures what it is like to be lonely, bored, and waiting for something bigger or more magical to happen in life. The dialog feels true and the relationships between characters by turns is funny, touching, mean, etc. Hawthorn’s family life, and her friend, Emily, ground her as she is the butt of a great deal of teasing at school.
4 stars out of 5
Publication Date: 03 Jan 2017
Thanks to Sourcebooks Fire, Netgalley and Chelsea Sedoti for this Advanced Reading Copy in exchange for an unbiased review
Hawthorn Creely, the main character, is a lonely outsider in high school when she meets the golden girl of town, Lizzie Lovett. When Lizzie goes missing, Hawthorn can’t seem to let it go, long after Lizzie has become yesterday’s news. She even comes up with her own strange theories about the disappearance. Her tenacity involves getting hired for Lizzie’s job and securing Lizzie’s boyfriend, who gets caught up in Hawthorn’s unconventional ideas.
A well-written debut book by author, Chelsea Sedoti. The prose captures what it is like to be lonely, bored, and waiting for something bigger or more magical to happen in life. The dialog feels true and the relationships between characters by turns is funny, touching, mean, etc. Hawthorn’s family life, and her friend, Emily, ground her as she is the butt of a great deal of teasing at school.
4 stars out of 5
Publication Date: 03 Jan 2017
Thanks to Sourcebooks Fire, Netgalley and Chelsea Sedoti for this Advanced Reading Copy in exchange for an unbiased review