Book Review: Deadly Little Lies by Laurie Stolarz

Last fall, sixteen-year-old Camelia fell for Ben, a new boy at school who had a very mysterious gift – psychometry, the ability to sense the future through touch. But just as Camelia and Ben's romance began to heat up, he abruptly left town. Brokenhearted, Camelia has spent the last few months studying everything she can about psychometry and experiencing strange brushes with premonition. Camelia wonders if Ben's abilities have somehow been transferred to her.

Ben returns to school, but he remains aloof, and Camelia can't get close enough to share her secret with him. Camelia makes the painful decision to let him go and move on. Adam, the hot new guy at Knead, seems good for her in ways Ben wasn't. But when Camelia and Adam start dating, a surprising love triangle results. A chilling sequence of events uncovers secrets from Ben’s past – and Adam's. Someone is lying, and it's up to Camelia to figure out who – before it's too late.

This book was alright. I had some issues with it like reoccurrence of the threatening phone calls and notes. It was a bit overused especially since it occurred in the previous book. The romance aspect was lacking I felt like Ben was giving mixed messages to Camelia which got to be a bit annoying. What I did like about the book was Wes and Kimmie’s presence. There interaction which each other was always had humor to it. I’m not giving up on the series just yet. I hope the next book Deadly Little Games has much more interesting plot then this book's plot.

Deadly Little Secrets by Laurie Faria Stolarz

Three months ago, Camelia’s life is saved by a mysterious boy. She doesn’t see him again, until the first day of her junior year. His name is Ben Carter and everybody in school claims that he killed his girlfriend. Camelia doesn’t know who or what to believe but she does know one thing, she is irresistibly drawn to him and his touch.

But shortly after Ben’s sudden appearance in her life, Camelia begins receiving chilling phone calls, various packages and notes. Ben persists that her life is in grave danger and tells Camelia that he can help. Camelia is wary about his offer especially with Ben’s mysterious behavior and the new rumors buzzing around school involving him. Can she trust the new and handsome boy with the so- called “shady” past?

Deadly Little Secrets, just like I suspected, did not disappoint. The book was amazing and an excellent start to the new Touch series by Laurie Faria Stolarz (author of the Blue is for Nightmares series). The plot was mesmerizing, it kept me guessing who posed a threat to Camelia’s life.

I loved reading about Camelia and her friends. Kimmie and Wess was a blast to read about. I enjoyed reading the constant witty banter exchanged between them and their very distinct personalities. There were numerous laugh-out-loud moments whenever the trio were together. Ben's ability to sense things through touch it gave him substance as well as his turbulent past. Ben and Camelia’s relationship was intense and compelling.

The book was full of shocking surprises and revelations. Once I finished Deadly Little Secrets, I was already anxious to read the next soon-to-be sequel in the series! This is a must read for fans of romance, suspense, and mystery!

Deadly Little Secrets is the first book of the touch series novel by Laurie Stolarz. The book hits the shelves on December 16, 2008.

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While your at it be sure to check out some of her other books like the Blue is for Nightmare Series, Bleed and Project 17.

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If I Have a Wicked Stepmother Where’s My Prince? by Melissa Kantor

Everybody knows the story of Cinderella, a girl who lives with her wicked stepmother and two evil sisters but in the end lives happily ever after with Prince Charming. This story is a modern version of the famous Cinderella with a twist. Lucy Norton is playing “Cinderella” living with her wicked stepmother Maura and two bratty step sisters. Maura seems to do just about anything to make Lucy seem like the culprit in any situation in front of her father.

Now the ultimate question is “Where’s her prince?” Connor Pearson seems like the perfect candidate. He is the star basketball player, a “hottie”, and of course the most popular boy in school. Lucy Norton catches his attention and soon they are going out. Being the girlfriend of Connor Pearson has it perks like attending cool parties, new friends, and an invitation to the prom. But where does the talented and cute artist Sam Wolffe, fit into this picture?

I read this book because it was highly recommended by my friend. However, when I read it I wasn’t satisfied. It definitely had its funny moments and I really enjoyed reading about Lucy’s dress shopping. But it was really predictable at times and I felt that Lucy’s relationship with her love interest where not fully developed. The conclusion of the book was really predictable and too abrupt. If your looking for a fun and light read, then I would suggest picking this book up.

Melissa Kanotr is the author of two other books called called Confessions of a Not It Girl and The Break Up Bible. Has anyone else read any of those books? What did you think of them?