LiarOctober 2009, Bloomsbury Publishing
reviewed from Advanced Reader Copy
I’m an admitted fan of Justine Larbalestier’s previous books, and this one was no disappointment. It’s the story of Micah, who is a compulsive liar. She lies about everything, so how, as a reader, can we know if she’s telling the truth about anything? She’s in trouble a lot and has issues with her family, her semi-secret boyfriend, and her identity, all of which are tied up in the lies and truths (?) she tells. Definitely recommended.
My only issue with this book is the cover art. Obviously lying about everything is part of Micah’s character, but the description of what she looks like in the book is radically different than the cover model. I think the designer had a nice idea (mouth covered with hair, obscuring the truth of whatever she says, etc.), but it doesn’t work for me because it doesn’t fit with the character at all. The Australian cover art is much better. NOTE: Literally moments after I wrote this, the author herself posted about the cover.
My copy of this ARC free to the first person to ask for it in the comments.
want!
I’ll take it (the ARC). The cover art controversy is quite irritating, so I’d love to actually review it (and break my blog silence?!).
Morgan wins!
I’m going to reserve this one at the CPL. Thanks for the great suggestion!
Definitely do, Amy! If you haven’t read her other stuff, definitely put it on your list, too – How to Ditch Your Fairy is my favorite of hers.