Item: Lies Like Wildfire
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Lies Like Wildfire by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez | Review/Tour

A book blog tour from The Write Reads.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Dave & the Gang at The Write Reads for providing me the information for this tour.

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Lies Like Wildfire by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez | Review/Tour

Lies Like Wildfire by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez
Published by Delacorte Press on September 7, 2021
Genres: Fiction, Detective/Sleuth, Friendship, Mystery, Thriller, Young Adult, Suspense
Format: Audiobook, eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 384

An intense high-stakes story about five friends and the deadly secret that could send their lives up in flames, perfect for fans of Karen McManus and E. Lockhart.

In Gap Mountain, California, everyone knows about fire season. And no one is more vigilant than 18-year-old Hannah Warner, the sheriff's daughter and aspiring FBI agent. That is until this summer. When Hannah and her best friends accidentally spark an enormous and deadly wildfire, their instinct is to lie to the police and the fire investigators.

But as the blaze roars through their rural town and towards Yosemite National Park, Hannah's friends begin to crack and she finds herself going to extreme lengths to protect their secret.

Because sometimes good people do bad things. And if there’s one thing people hate, it’s liars.

Source: NetGalley, Received from the author or publisher for review., The Write Reads Tours

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My thoughts on Lies Like Wildfire

Lies Like Wildfire by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez is a timely tale. With wildfires ravaging much of the world right now, the story takes on a deeper feeling.

The book played havoc with my emotions. The characters are actually quite unlikeable and their lies begin to compound, as usually happens.

The plot is quite believable as the teens known as The Monsters try to cover up their original accident with lie after lie. You can see it playing out and know it’s not going to end well.

The pacing is fast and tight throughout the book, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat.

It’s a tribute to the skill of the author that no matter how much you don’t like and can’t root for the main characters, you just keep reading page after page while mesmerized by the drama and suspense.

I’m going with 4 stars for this one, as I could not put it down. As has been stated many times about this book, It’s an emotional roller-coaster!

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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About Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

Jennifer Lynn Alvarez is the author of the upcoming YA thriller, LIES LIKE WILDFIRE (Fall '21), and two middle grade fantasy series, THE GUARDIAN HERD and RIDERS OF THE REALM.

She earned her degree in English Literature from UC Berkeley and is the Sonoma County Coordinator for SCBWI. The Pet Washer is her indie novel.

Jennifer lives on a small ranch in Northern California with her husband, three children, and more than her fair share of pets.

To meet the pegasus characters, play herd games, download printable classroom/bookclub/library activities, and much more, please visit Jennifer's winged universe: theguardianherd.com