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Micah will freely admit that she’s a compulsive liar, but that may be the one honest thing she’ll ever tell you. Over the years she’s duped her classmates, her teachers, and even her parents, and she’s always managed to stay one step ahead of her lies. That is, until her boyfriend dies under brutal circumstances and her dishonesty begins to catch up with her. But is it possible to tell the truth when lying comes as naturally as breathing? Taking readers deep into the psyche of a young woman who will say just about anything to convince them—and herself—that she’s finally come clean, Liar is a bone-chilling thriller that will have readers see-sawing between truths and lies right up to the end. Honestly.
"Starred Review. Readers will be guessing and theorizing long after they've finished this gripping story." - Publishers Weekly
"Starred Review. [A] dark, gripping page-turner." - Kirkus Reviews
"...Micah is wonderfully complex, both irritating and immensely likable. A supernatural element is well supported by Micah’s obsession with genetics...." - Booklist
"Starred Review. Micah's narrative is convincing, and in the end readers will delve into the psyche of a troubled teen and decide for themselves the truths and lies." - School Library Journal
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Justine Larbalestier is also the author of How to Ditch Your Fairy and the Magic or Madness trilogy. She was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, and now divides her time between Sydney and New York City.
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