The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett

Books | Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement

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Chelsea Sedoti

From bestselling author Chelsea Sedoti comes a comedic young adult mystery with "one of the most relatable characters in recent young adult literature" (Book Page), perfect for fans of John Green and Jandy Nelson. Hawthorn Creely's not one to get involved in other people's business. But a missing person's investigation? That's another matter...Hawthorn wasn't trying to insert herself into a missing person's investigation. Or maybe she was. But that's only because Lizzie Lovett's disappearance is the one fascinating mystery their sleepy town has ever had. Bad things don't happen to popular girls like Lizzie Lovett, and Hawthorn is convinced she'll turn up at any moment—which means the time for speculation is now.So Hawthorn comes up with her own theory for Lizzie's disappearance. A theory way too absurd to take seriously...at first. The more Hawthorn talks, the more she believes. And what better way to collect evidence than to immerse herself in Lizzie's life? Like getting a job at the diner where Lizzie worked and hanging out with Lizzie's boyfriend. After all, it's not as if he killed her—or did he?Told with a unique voice that is both hilarious and heart-wrenching, Hawthorn's quest for proof may uncover the greatest truth is within herself.Perfect for buyers looking for:funny books for teenscharacter-driven coming-of-age storiesthe young adult books best sellers 2017Also by Chelsea Sedoti: It Came from the SkyAs You WishPraise for The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett: "A dark, comedic mystery about a girl's quest for proof that ultimately helps her discover some truths about herself. We officially love Hawthorn. [O]ffbeat, smart and awesome."—Justine Magazine "Sedoti's debut offers an enlightening look at the dangers of relying on outward appearances to judge someone's character, and Hawthorn's first-person narrative, filled with obsessive thoughts and, eventually, meaningful reflection, is a lively, engaging vehicle for the story... Fans of character-driven novels will appreciate this."—Booklist "Hawthorn and Lizzie both emerge as surprising, intricate characters whose stories are resonant and memorable."—Publishers Weekly "Hawthorn is an engaging young woman with a vivid imagination...With an interesting and diverse supporting cast, this novel is full of topics that are relevant to teens: bullying, self-esteem, family dynamics, and suicide. Highly recommended."—Shelf Awarenes

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Author

Chelsea Sedoti

Pages

400

Publisher

Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published Date

2017-01-03

ISBN

1492636096 9781492636090

Ratings

Google: 5

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"this book rlly felt like a book. like other books, i feel like im in the setting their in but for this one it truly felt like a story like i had in mind the whole time that im ready words off a paper. it was a very weird story, but it was a …good.. story? use that as u will🤠 also i wanna kick enzo in the balls and i wanted more page time with connor🤭"

bri ❦

"#contemporary "

Vicki S.

"I’ve wanted to read this book for awhile but never got to it- so I finally did & finished it. I enjoyed the writing style, it was not complicated and not predictable which made an enjoyable read. Some characters felt uncomfortable to read about. In another review I noticed someone mentioned the main characters age. She’s supposed to be 17 but acts much younger and a lot of surrounding characters somewhat excuse this behavior which was also uncomfortable. There is highschool drama in this which was annoying to read and scenes when the main character was with the bully i dreaded reading the most. I liked the book but i’m on the verge of disliking it at the same time. And there’s other problems I have with the book too that made it uncomfortable such as major age gap relationships. I know that can be common irl but it just makes it all the more real when you read it. It’s so strange reading about someone being taken advantage of & realizing the character has no idea. Another uncomfortable moment. So maybe I actually dislike this book, I’m in the middle honestly."

zoe

"The plot twist in this bool caught me so off guard, you almost can't tell the genre until the end"

Why Not

"I want to say I loved it, but I didn't. It was just really uncomfortable and the main character's immaturity for her age really bugged me."

Lyss

"i read this a while ago but i remember feeling so invested in the main character who was a teenage girl. kinda darkish so tw suicide and sa. if anyone wants it lmk"

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Izzy Cooper

"First read: Fall 2018"

"Cute, quick read about a girl coming into herself by diving into the life of a girl that’s gone missing. Simple and beautifully written "