The Way You Lie

by Teresa Mummert

Sometimes love burns so hot in your veins that it consumes all rational thought. That’s why Brock and I never had a chance.
I had to start my life over. College was my chance to become someone new. I changed everything about myself to fit in, but one person saw through my facade.
The attraction between Abel and I was undeniable, but I still hadn’t healed from the painful secret I carried around with me. Abel struggled to get me to face my past in order to move forward. In doing so, he revealed a secret of his own; one that changed everything I thought I knew.
A secret that would bring Brock back into my life and force me to face the truth of what really happened the day I lost him.

*Previously titled Perfect Lie

Genres: New Adult, Romance, Abuse, Mystery, Paranormal, Emotional, College

482 pages, Paperback

First published December 17, 2013

About the author

TERESA MUMMERT is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her work includes word-of-mouth bestselling, White Trash Trilogy, which landed her a three-book publishing deal with Simon & Schuster. She is also the author of the wildly popular Honor Series which chronicles the taboo romance between a student and her college professor.
To date, she's written over twenty-five novels and plans for many more releases in the future.

Reviews

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 WTF stars!



I’ve been thinking about this book ever since I finished it... I had to re-read the ending about 5 times, but now that I’ve thought about it all day, I get it. It’s still just, wow. My review will be spoiler free, and I think it’s important if you’re going to read this book you don’t look at any of the spoilers. The twist at the end is one I don’t think anyone would see coming and you don’t want it to be ruined for you.

Meet Delilah aka Lie...

“I’m Delilah, the mistake.”

Lie’s biggest mistake in life was something completely out of her control. She was born. Growing up, she was mistreated, bullied, and neglected. It gets to be too much to take. Then one day, at the youth center, she meets Brock. Brock takes to Lie quickly. He can tell there is something special about her and he befriends her. Brock is captivating, charming and makes Lie feel like she is worth something for the first time in her life. Lie is resistant to him at first. No one has ever been nice to her without wanting something, but she realizes he is sincere pretty quickly. Brock has issues too, but now that he and Lie have each other, everything will be okay...

“I don’t want to fix you, Bird. I want you to fix me.”

The story is told switching from present to past, back and forth. From the first chapter or two we know that Brock is out of the picture and Lie has moved from Mississippi to Florida. What happened? Why did it happen? What are the events that led up to this change? We have no idea... yet.

I lived in the past and merely existed in the present, with no care for my future. That’s just the way it was.

Lie is in college now, rooming with a girl named Trish. Trish is a party girl, doesn’t care much about anything except going out, picking up guys and getting trashed. Lie isn’t that girl, but she still hangs out with Trish (not sure why... I couldn’t stand this girl!) One night, she goes to a house party to meet some of Trish’s friends and ends up meeting Abel. The guy with the ocean eyes. Abel is different from the other guys there. He isn’t perfect, he has a pretty questionable past, but you can tell after he’s with Lie for a short time there is something there.

Lie holds back when it comes to guys, always. There is always Brock there in the back of her mind. We still don’t have the pieces to the story. What happened to Brock?

He broke his promise of forever.


After hanging out with Abel, Lie is more confused than ever. It’s apparent that they are attracted to one another. There is something there that draws them to one another, like a moth to a flame. I wasn’t sure about Abel through part of the book. He did a few things that pissed me off. By the end, I adored him. He truly did care for Lie and only wanted what was best for her.



When you are reading this book, your mind will feel like a clusterfucked mess. Thats the only way I can describe it. Trying to put together all the pieces of the story and figure it out is more difficult than you would think. Then the end... holy crap. I still don’t even know what to think about it. I was shocked. I cried. Then I had to re-read it a few times just to make sure I read that right... it can’t be that? Yes. It totally is. I’m sorry it this isn’t making sense, but it really is one of those books you have to read for yourself. Then you’ll get my nonsensical ramblings. It was most definitely a unique read! If you’re looking different kind of romance that will screw with the mind, this might be the book for you!






ARC kindly provided by author, Teresa Mummert, in exchange for an honest review

[Mo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well that was different. Agree with other reviewers. Do not read reviews with Spoilers before reading the book. You are better off going in blind. Saw one bit coming but did not see the other major part coming at all. Not sure why it was not more than 3 stars for me…. That’s all I have say on the matter!

[Brenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

Perfect Lie really caught me off guard. I wasn’t expecting to like it as much as I did. I am still wrapping my head around everything that happened.

Delilah (Lie) has grown up feeling like she was nothing, worthless, unwanted. She was lonely, bullied, and friendless all her life. On top of that, she is the product of a rape, making her mother hate her and want nothing to do with her.

“Why can’t you just love me? What did I ever do to you?”
“You were born.”

So she doesn’t have to deal with Lie, her mother sent her to live at a youth center. This is where she meets Brock. He is tough, a bit of a wildcard, charming, and incredibly sweet to Delilah. It is the first time in her entire life that she’s had someone take any kind of interest in her. She is immediately suspicious of him, but he wants to know her and protect her. Lie ultimately can’t resist him and the love and comfort he provides her.

"Those days are over, Bird. Now we have each other, and I won’t let them make you cry anymore.”
“You promise?” I asked, as Brock used the palm of his hand to brush the sadness from my cheeks.
“I promise.”
…
“I don’t want to fix you, Bird. I want you to fix me.”

The events with Brock are all told in flashbacks, so we know that they aren’t together and Brock has broken his promise of forever to Lie. In the present, Lie is in bad shape once again. Having left her home in Mississippi to go to college in Florida, she wants to be anyone but who she truly is. She takes up with Trish, a shallow, self-absorbed girl who just likes to party, do drugs, and have sex (and she does not discriminate).

The good thing about Trish was that she didn’t care about my past—who I was or why I needed to be someone else. All she cared about was herself, which was both sad and relieving.

One night, Lie is out with Trish expecting to hit up their usual big party or club, when they end up at an old dilapidated house. Things are shady to say the least. It’s three guys and them, and Trish is pretty much priming herself for a gangbang. Seriously, I hate this girl. Even thought Delilah wants to be like Trish -popular, wanted, uncaring, she’s not. And one of the guys picks up on that. Enter ABEL. I am so freaking in love with this guy.

“Why would you ever want to be like her?”
“I am like her.” I stood, wobbling under my weight.
“Liar, liar.” My own words were whispered back to me, and I wanted to scream at him.
Stupid stranger, asshole, nice guy.

So, Abel is definitely no angel. He’s a (newly reformed) drug dealer and he has some secrets of his own. You know the usual stuff. What I loved about him though, was his sarcastic attitude and the scorching hot sexual tension between him and Lie. Seriously, their banter was mean, it was uncensored, and it was hilarious. I could not get enough of it. The dialogue was awesome!

“Loser,” I groaned, as I rolled my eyes.
“I may be a loser, but I fuck like a champ. You should try it sometime. Maybe you wouldn’t be so cranky.”
...

“This has been fun, but I have a date. Don’t give yourself a paper cut, Kettle.” He turned to leave, and I groaned with frustration.
“It’s a Kindle, you idiot. There is no paper.”

After their initial run-in it becomes clear he’s going to be a pretty permanent fixture in the story. Trish wants him and they hang out with the same crowd. He also knows Lie is better than what she is acting like and he pushes her. It’s a very slow burn for these two, but I really wouldn’t have had it any other way. I would take their back and forth and flirting over actual sexy time any day. It’s that good.

“I’m not Brock, Delilah. I’m not him!” His voice echoed off the walls in the nearly empty house.
“You’re not. So stop trying to be, and leave me the hell alone!” Anger flowed through my veins, but I knew it wasn’t him I was mad at. I was mad at myself, because try as I might, I had feelings for this guy.
“You don’t mean that.”
“I do, Abel. I mean it.” He closed the gap between us as he swallowed hard.
“You think if you keep saying it, I’ll suddenly stop caring? It doesn’t work that way, Kettle. Trust me— I’m fucking torturing myself here, and I can’t stop. I’m falling for you. If it were that easy, I would have walked away by now.”

I have to admit there was some time near the beginning to middle where I was wondering, where is this going? Some of the scenes seemed a little drawn out (party scenes) and yeah, I loved Abel and the banter but what is the point of this? We also know that she’s still really hung up on Brock and a lot happened that we are in the dark about. So many questions and not a lot of answers, but then BAM! Both Abel and Lie put everything out in the open and the twist is pretty incredible. I DID NOT see it coming. AT ALL. I thought I knew, and I got part of it right, but the BIG twist, yeah… Not. A. Clue. I was hand over mouth, gasping, on the verge of tears, so invested in this story! The emotion, especially near the end was incredible!

This is one of those books where you finish it and immediately want to go back and reread it. It’s kind of a mindfuck and it’s definitely something you want to go into blind. DO NOT READ SPOILERS! I was so pleasantly surprised by this book. The dialogue was witty and funny, the characters were really well developed (even though Lie got on my nerves a lot), and the surprises blew me away. I am so glad I randomly decided to read this. I cannot stop thinking about it!

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[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay so I jumped on this right away to find out what all the talk was about. My reaction once I finished was



Overall I liked the book, but I'm still a bit shocked by the ending. I did not see that coming at all. I agree that you should avoid all spoilers and just read it if you are interested. I think I need a nice, sweet romantic book now.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 soul-shattering-I-want-my-mommy stars



I highly recommend that if you are interested in this book that you try to stay away from reviews and definitely avoid spoilers at all costs. The experience of this book would be completely lost knowing too much about this book.

I will as vague as possible, but this has to be one of the hardest reviews I’ve had to write. There are so many lingering emotions still just beneath the surface that are trying to escape.

Delilah, or Lie, is escaping her past. Blending in, trying to erase the reality that consumed her throughout her youth. Being unwanted, being unloved, being bullied, finding love and having her heart broken.

Lie lost her heart to a boy that was her safe place in the midst of a storm. Brock and Lie are both misfits, having to stay at a shelter for teens that are too much for their family’s to deal with or for those that are simply unwanted. When Brock befriends her, she experiences what it is to feel wanted for the first time. But that time is fleeting, she can’t stay there forever.

“I don’t want to fix you, Bird. I want you to fix me.”
-Brock

As this story is unfolded, we go from present to past, trying to piece together the journey that has led Lie to a new state and without Brock.

Joining her roommate, Trish at a party Lie meets Abel. He looks at her and seems to see her, he also tries to break down her walls and doesn’t seem to want to walk away from her. Lie soon finds that Abel is going to be a recurring visitor to both her thoughts and her apartment. Unable to place the reason she feels connected to him or why she can’t seem to stay away.

“The point, Kettle, is you have people who care about you and want to help you, but you’re too damn stubborn to see it.”
“Who? Like Trish?” I brushed some raindrops from my forehead.
“Like me, Lie. Me. If you’d open your goddamn eyes.”
-Abel

As Lie faces her past, each piece is slowly revealed. Helping her see, helping her heal and in the end allowing her to let go.



As I read this story my mind was constantly trying to piece together the pieces. Trying to solve the mystery. Where was Brock? What happened once he was released and went to her? How did Abel fit into it all? None of it fit, until we get to ninety percent.

Teresa Mummert completely blew me away with this story. There was a good chance that I might have passed on this particular book had I known too much about it going in. I am glad that I refused to scan reviews and just went with the typical reaction to a new release by Teresa, which of course is one-clicking. The start of this story was slow, but it kept you completely intrigued, trying to navigate your way through the story with the bits of the past to try to figure it all out.

But that all pales in comparison to what happens in the last ten percent of this story. Once Lie begins to reveal the events of the day that changed it all, my emotions were all over the place. My heart broke, tears poured and it felt like nothing could fix the hole that was forming in my chest.

I highly recommend that you give this book a shot. For those who are already fans of Teresa Mummert, I am sure you’ve already clicked and downloaded it – bump it up on the list. For those on the fence, try it out. Get your feet wet with such a fresh take on a popular genre of romance. This is one of those reads that will haunt your thoughts completely after finishing it. That magical type story that can have you in tears with just the memory of the words on the page.



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[Mallory · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 stars

What did I just read?



I just did not get this book. I liked Lie, but the other characters just didn't do it for me. Abel was all over the place, and I can't drum up any actual feelings for him. I truly didn't like him. And her friend Trish? Bitch and a half, and not even an ounce of likability there either. As for Brock, he may have been the only part of the book that I felt any true emotions for.

The twist was definitely out of left field. I did not see it going there. However, it felt almost like a bandage for all the crap Lie was put through in the book.

My stars are for the writing and the concept of the book. This will probably be a good book for a lot of people, but it just was not for me :(

[SammiesBookBlog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where to start? this book deserves more than 5 stars. Probably at least 20. It deserves to be made into a movie, a standing ovation, the works! I am blown away and floored by the end of this book! it has the BIGGEST mind f*** ever! pay close attention to this story my friends! I would of NEVER in a million years guessed what happened. I am speechless. This is probably the best book of 2013. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book! Lie is a funny girl that is so broken and she is just trying to put the pieces back together after being broken down by peers, her mother and the world. Brock was her rock and he went away. She is roomed with Trish, a girl who is the ultimate mean girl and partier. Lie tries to take care of Trish and get her to take it down a notch, but sadly nothing stops that girl. In comes Abel, I love Abel from the moment he opens his mouth. He is witty, charming, HILARIOUS. He makes me laugh constantly! Abel is trying to be there for Lie and she fights him at every corner, until he forces her to see the truth. And that is pretty much all I can give away. But let me tell you, this is the best book ever and the ending will BLOW. YOU. AWAY! a must read!!!!

Some quotes I loved:

“What’s your poison? You a card shark? You good at skimming off the top in Monopoly? “

“I don’t want to fix you, Bird. I want you to fix me. “

“Turning men gay- is that like a superpower, or did it take years of practice?“

“I may be a loser, but I think I f*** like a champ. You should try it sometime. Maybe you wouldn’t be so cranky. “

“Fine. I’ll take the couch. Be warned that I tend to sleep walk when I’m drunk, so wear something sexy to “

“ You’re cold-blooded, Kettle. I love omelets. “

“Well, I’ll make you a promise. I wont tell anyone you aren’t bonkers if you don’t tell them I’m really a nice guy. “

“I happen to be a semiprofessional wall remover, Kettle. it’s a very prestigious title, not to be taken lightly, “

“They have their monster in a cage. No one can hurt you anymore. You’re free, Bird. I set you free “

“I think we were always meant to be, one way or another. “

“ You’re my forever. He was a lesson. “

“Only of your sense of humor. Your jokes are going to bore me to death.“

“Kettle, you’re not embracing my awesome. Embrace the awesome. “

[P๏€cɨℓią* L · Rating 3 out of 5]

Please don't let my average rating deter you. Yes, it's beautifully written and yes, it is very unique. It just isn't my cup of tea.

It started out slow, really really slow. Nothing much happened till about 80%. I hated to be left in the dark for so long. There were so many flashbacks between Brock and Lie but never the whole story. I felt like yelling "C'mon! Just give it to me now!" many times.

Character wise I really disliked Abel at first, of his seemingly playboy lifestyle. But, the ending made me realize he actually had a legitimate reason, one that I had to think a bit first before getting it.

There was a great deal of sadness in this book, from Lie missing Brock, to Lie being subjected to bullying, and the ultimate killer, her mom. It's sad and unfair how people were blaming the victim. It felt backwards. Aren't we in the 21st century?

Overall, it was beautifully written and I would recommend anyone to give this a try. I would put this under another genre instead of "Coming Of Age" or "New Adult", but it would spoil the ending, or dampening the effect of it. And, it just happened that I hated that genre...

ARC provided by author for an honest review
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[MisskTarsis · Rating 1 out of 5]

A la shit...




SE SUPONE, que trata de Delilah, mejor conocida como Lie, es una chica que está en la universidad en California, que se ve con una terapeuta, huyendo de su oscuro pasado. Habiendo estado en un correccional de menores conoció al amor de su vida, otro tipo conflictivo, que la mitad del libro no sabemos que fue lo que hizo, pero que era condenadamente lindo con ella. Lie conoce a Abel, un vendedor de drogas -que dice que no pero siempre tiene-, en una de las fiestas que va con su supuesta amiga Trish -que no la quiere para nada-, mientras que la tipa está haciendo un trío Abel y ella conversan y luego... ahí empieza todo.

Quedé un poco consternada por el hecho que de no ser por las "aclaraciones especiales" al final del libro, hubiese entendido algo completamente distinto. O SEA, en realidad no entendía nada. Es el libro más confuso que he leído en mi vida.

Pero en sí el libro, a mi gusto no muy bueno. Estaba harta de Lie y su auto-castigo de que nadie la ama, nadie la quiere, nadie la ve, sus desesperados intentos por llamar la atención, ser como Trish -que a mis ojos es una shit-, su constante estado defensivo que hacía tediosa cada conversación con Abel. Y Abel... él me gustó, pero le faltó un poco... no sé, es como... como... idiota (? Dice una cosa y hace otra. Todo el libro es así.

¿Quién los entiende? Porque yo no xd

[Lara Song · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't get it. Like completely over my head WTF was the point? That was truly a horrible, pointless story. Not a single thing was explained. Delilah was a tragic piece of work. People like that shouldn't be allowed to roam the streets alone. Abel was horrible. If I understand his "job" correctly, it just didn't fit. Torturing insane people isn't helping anyone. Nothing here fit. I still don't get Brock's purpose. I felt no love anywhere. Perhaps my copy was missing about 20 chapters between the end and the epilogue? For the love of God someone fill in the blanks and explain to me what happened.

[*Marsha,Marsha,Marsha* It's always Marsha · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 I'm still in a Daze Stars

I had no idea what was in this book. No idea. I had not read any spoilers and went in blind. I had a couple of predictions but none of them were true. I absolutely don't even know how to write a review without giving away crucial pointers. Ms. Mummert took an incredibly difficult content and twisted it into an amazing novel.

I have to be honest and say that as a reading teacher, even I didn't catch the clues. Not a one. I did not know what the ending even meant and had to go back and re-read again to try and see what my mind didn't get. And I finally got it.

Truly this is a book that one must simply experience. You cannot possibly even read reviews and "get" what is taking place.

You simply have to experience Delilah, Brock, and Able.

[Mara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.

***NO SPOILER REVIEW!***

I have to say, I loved Perfect Lie! It probably is my favorite novel by Teresa Mummert. The characters are so well-developed and intricate. There is so many things that I missed the first time I read it that when I went back through, stood out to me the 2nd time. It is a novel you could read a few times over and pick up on new items you didn't think was important before!

The ending definitely left me shocked and flipping back through the pages to make sure that I wasn't mistaken on what happened.

Great novel, Teresa!!!

[Ashleigh · Rating 2 out of 5]

maybe its just me but I just didn't get the ending! the heroine drove me insane I almost quit many times but I wanted to know what the hell happened to brock and were the hell he was lol. Just didn't do it for me the writing was great though just didn't like the story line 2.5 confused stars

[♥ Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

But for the ending, I would've rated this book 4 or 5 stars.

I'm a dialogue junkie. And this book had golden nuggets of straight-awesome dialogue. The chemistry b/w Abel & Delilah ("Lie") was so raw and electric. I was drawn to the mystery of Lie's past with Brock. Her flashbacks were intriguing and kept me guessing all throughout. The build-up was intense and noteworthy. There's no denying that Mummert can write.

But that ending. Ugh.

I had to reread that ending FIVE times. That's just crazy. And still, I didn't get it, so I had to read up on it. It was the strangest thing. Needless to say, when I had that "aha" moment, I was disappointed.

Afterward, I just sat in silence for a couple of minutes, debating on whether I should add this as a PNR. "Strange" doesn't even begin to cover the way things ended. Erg. But I guess I finally understood the meaning behind the title.

The mindfuck was just a bit too much for me; the ending kinda ruined the story for me. However, like I said, the dialogue was killer. And the burning chemistry was worth 3 bright stars.

[❤️Melanie G.📖💛 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am in utter shock right now. Where to begin...

Lie (as she wants to be called) is a broken, unwanted, bullied and on the run from her own life. Brock is the love of her life but has left her broken and alone.

Abel is trying to move on from his own tragic past. They come together by was of Lie's psycho bitch of a roommate, Trish.

The banter between Lie & Abel is witty, fun, honest and heartbreaking. They struggle between friendship and feelings for each other. They fight each other due to their past.

This book is beautifully written. However there are some minor errors but easily overlooked with the context of the story itself. I have to say that this book kept me guessing up til the very end and then shocked the hell out of me. This book is completely unpredictable.

Great book and a must read.

[Reanell Tisdale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Just WOW! That ending totally surprised me. And confused me....

Review to come!

[Sandes gii · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5

el 4 es porque le agarré cariño a Abel pero el final fue como que no entendí que m....!!! y faltó más romance.

[Katie(babs) · Rating 1 out of 5]

This story and the characters grated on my nerves. The heroine (nicknamed Lie) is the type you want to smack because she can't get over the horrible life she has been dealt. She's the product of rape, and because of that she is a consent mess. I don't know how she gets into college, which isn't really explained because she has no money, although it appears she has enough to spend on drugs and alcohol. I can't understand how she even graduated high school. She acts out, but it's more like a spoiled brat, not a rebel. She goes to therapy, but even that doesn't seem well researched or realistic.

Lie met her soul mate Brock in high school when they were forced to live in a teen home/center for a while. Not sure if this was a place for runaway teens or those who broke the law. Lie is there because her mother can't stand her. Brock is there because he steals and for some reason Brock likes Lie and they end up bonding. Brock is uber sweet and protective to Lie, but the reason why they aren't together now isn't revealed until the very end. This is shocking but it comes out of left field. Let's just say Lie was bullied in high school and Brock makes them all pay, although we don't get many insight on how she was bullied other than some school mate telling Lie she should die.

Present day Lie is now in college and meets Abel, a drug dealer who takes it upon himself to look out for Lie. Back and forth they do this foreplay type dance where Lie lashes out at Abel, she runs away, but he chases her. Wash, rinse repeat. Lie continues to think of Brock, she's depressed and needs an escape from her horrible life. Abel tries to get Lie to open up to him and why she is so destroyed and ruined. Nothing much happens in this story other than Abel and Lie talking, eating, drugs, drinking and more talking,

The end is abrupt and feels unfinished. I really couldn't remember much of what I read because it was very dull and overall uneventful.

Pass on this one.

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[Jenni.chindavanhgmail.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

Y'all know my reviews are always vague cause they are always spoil free...and this one will be the same! The love story is an original that we are all familiar with but my gahhhhhhh!!!!! The ending is the perfect definition of what a mindfuck is! I had to read it over and over to make sure I was following exactly how it was being played out. That, folks, is why I have it 5✨

[Lustful Literature · Rating 5 out of 5]

**CHRISTINA'S REVIEW**

As I sit here trying to come to terms with what I just read, I am in awe over the ability of Teresa Mummert to write a book like this. This book takes us through the story of Delilah. A college girl trying to start fresh. Wanting to build a new life, to become someone other than herself. A person who she felt was unloved and unworthy.

“Worthless. It wasn’t that I viewed my tears as a weakness; it was that I knew what they’d said was true. I was a nothing. No one looked forward to seeing me in the morning. No one laid his head on his pillow at night to dream of me. I existed by pure accident, and no one would let me forget how unwanted I was.”

As the story progresses you get flashbacks of her life. You meet Brock, the boy who showed her love and affection. Who was her world. They were going to be together forever. Brock was super cute and funny. And I loved hearing the banter between him and Lie. He was a troubled kid with his own issues to work through but when he saw Lie he just wanted her to be happy and he didn’t worry about his own happiness.

“For the first time in a long while, I cared about something. I wanted to make you smile.”

He had the cutest pet name for her “bird”. He was determined to set her free of her troubles and protect her.

“Those days are over, Bird. We have each other, and I won’t let them make you cry anymore.”

In current day we meet Abel. Abel is HOT and sarcastic, and infuriating. Abel starts going out with Lie’s roommate but seems to keep gravitating towards her. He seems very protective over Lie, always “Saving” her from situations. But at the same time pushing her to make choices to face facts about her life. I actually kind of hated Abel at first.. but he grew on me as the book went on. When truths are revealed about Abel’s past it forces Lie to face her past. The past she was running from. This is where the past and the present collide and when it does it blows you away.

That is where I will leave our story recap. Sorry you really need to experience this book to find out what the big twist is. When I finished this book I was in shock, Awe, Confused, Dumfounded, In LOVE, Mad, Happy, speechless ,and BLOWN AWAY. I never in a million years saw that coming. I just sat there with my iPad in hand for a good 5 min just stunned and speechless. This book took me on an epic journey. Delilah’s story is beautifully told, and was so much fun to be invited into her world and experience it as she relived it. I felt like I was right there with the characters. I wanted to just reach out and smack them a few times. In fact I think my hand did reach out a time or two.. (earning some weird looks from my family). In the end I think you will be just as blown away as I am. I still am trying to fully comprehend what I just read. Twisty, Edgy, and Mind blowing...

[Maria Leonardis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've read all of Teresa Mummert's books because she had me hooked with her Honor Series. This book was different though. It took me a little while to really catch onto the ending and I did have to re-read the last chapter twice before I understood. Maybe because I just didn't expect that ending whatsoever. The ending is completely out of the blue and not at all expected. When reading this book if you think you have it figured out - trust me you don't. The book is well written just like all of Ms. Mummert's book, it's ending makes it unique. I can honestly say I have not read a book like it. You'll understand when you get to the ending.

Lie is a very sad, tragic character but so very sweet. She's been through so much in her young life from bullying at school to not being wanted by her mother. She believes she is worthless and unlovable and that's exactly what she has been taught and has lived through. She meets Brock who becomes her friend, protector, confident and her love. She wants forever with him. Brock is strong minded, strong bodied and strong willed and he loves Lie - his bird. Throughout this book you'll learn about how they meet, how they become friends and fall in love. You'll also learn how they fall apart and the despair that caused Lie. For me a few areas were left unanswered concerning Brock. I think I get his reasons for his actions but I'm not so totally sure. I don't know if his actions were for revenge for Lie because he loved her so much and ultimately to protect her or was he a bit off mentally? I need a clearer understanding of Brock.

Lie wants to start over and moves to Florida where she is rooming with Trish. Trish is the party girl. She's a terrible friend and at times pretty mean. Lie thinks being friends with her will help her be a different person but deep down she tries on some levels to help Trish be a better person but Trish isn't there. Lie knows deep in her heart that Trish isn't really her friend but Lie is a good person and even when Trish isn't good to her Lie looks out for her. Through Trish Lie meets Abel. Abel see's right through Lie's facade and he tries his hardest to get her to come to terms with herself and her past and move forward. Lie fights Abel at every turn but she has a connection with him, a desire for him but her past haunts her and also her love for Brock still holds her back. Abel wants Lie but he needs her to move foward before he can have her. There are some areas about Abel that I also don't get - especially with how the book ends. Without giving anything away I just don't understand the Trish/Abel romps. I think I get them but again ... there's still something in my mind saying I just don't have it right.

Anyway ... the book is good. The ending is not to be expected and you'll be talking about this book with your book friends for sure.

[Lauren at Live Read and Breathe Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Source: eARC for Honest Review from Author

This book is a tough book to review. Because it really is more of an experience than a story. There were times I didn't know if I hated the book or loved the book. In the end I was blown away with the....Holy Shit didn't see that coming at all.

Reading this book is like watching the movie Fight Club and once its done you question every aspect of what you just read. Now that I know the ending I will be re-reading this to see it in a different light.

I liked the twist and think that Teresa Mummert is quite clever with what she pulled off in this book.

Delilah 'Lie' is struggling with her life after a terrible tragedy. In her heart she can't move on until Abel blows his way into her heart.

With Abel there were times I was rooting for him, then at other times I would have my jaw hang open trying to understand why he was doing what he was doing.

Then there is Brock so broken, too broken but with such a huge heart.



There are so many fantastic twists that without revealing spoilers much can be said expect this is an experience that readers should take. You will either love it or not but its worth the journey.

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[Kindle Crack Book Reviews Cheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review. Spoiler-free review. 4.75.- 5.00 stars.

How can I review this book without spoiling it? Hmmm… I am not going to regurgitate the synopsis and try and let you guess what this book is about. I don’t think I could do it justice. I am not going to ruin this book for you. All I can say is this is a story about a girl who wasn’t meant to be…, the boy she fell in love with and the boy who brings some light into her dark and depressing existence. You will meet Lie, Brock and Abel. They come from a broken and scarred existence filled with drugs, mistakes and regrets. These three lost souls find each other and try and find peace. There is a plot twist that is going to have you saying ONWTF (Oh No What The F**k). You will reread those few pages thinking you are confused…then it will click… and then you will say ONWTF for the second time once you realize what you just read.

This is the first book I have read by Teresa Mummert….and definitely not my last. Perfect Lie is such a well-crafted story with a genius plot twist and ending. There is nothing like reading some solid Kindle Crack mindfu*kery. One-click this one now.

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Omfg -twisted plot twist! Spoiler free review to follow.

[Athena · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 That's some cleaver shit stars!!!!

This was me when I got done reading this book...


And then I was like...


I need to go back and re-read the last chapter just so I could clearly understand what the hell just happened!

Well, after re-reading the last chapter again I was like,


"That is some crazy shit, but what a great twist on a story!"

That's all I'm giving you folks! You'll have to read this for yourself to understand what I'm talking about, but trust me, it will be worth it! I'm just sorry I had this sitting in my library for so long before I read it!

[susan boulduc · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC of Perfect Lie. I was so sucked into this book from the beginning that I read it in one night. The title Perfect Lie fits the story so well, Delilah has lived a rough life and tries to start over as someone else, giving herself the nickname Lie, which fits so well as her life is a lie! Once a quiet loner who is bullied all through high school, she goes away college, hanging with the "cool" crowd, drinking drugs and partying, in an attempt to fit in. But she eventually will have to face her past if she wants to move forward. I can't say too much more without giving the book away, but I will say that after reading the last chapter, you will want to go back immediately and start the book over again, which is what I did the very next day. Actually, after receiving the book last week, I read it 3 times, discovering new scenes and fitting them together. It's one of those books that after you read it once, you can read it again with a new perspective and it's like reading a new book. I will be reading this book again, just as I do with other books by Teresa Mummert. She is a truly talented author and every story is unique from anything you've ever read, from other authors and even her other books.

[Suzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Before I started Perfect Lie I messaged my bff and said;

I kinda get nervous starting Teresa Mummert books cause they always go in a completely different direction than you expect! LOL!

Perfect Lie was a classic example of Ms Mummert at work :-)
I did not see the twist!! It was brilliantly executed, a work of genius!!
When you go to read this book, don't bother reading reviews..go in blind and really get into the story. Pay close attention, that's all I'm going to say. Enjoy!

[Anne OK · Rating 2 out of 5]

Whoa! I never expected this and if I had, I never would have started this one. Not bad writing or characterization or anything negative about the actual presentation -- just not for me. I feel a little cheated that you don't get some warning as to how "different" this story really is. But I guess in all honesty, that would definitely spoil the shock value of the entire book. It is definitely one crazy trip that didn't particularly satisfy any of my reading requirements. I'm sure there are many readers who will find this one a fabulous read.

[ReadAlongWithSue recovering from a stroke★⋆. ࿐࿔ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, yes yes! This book has everything in it. I loved it.

Someone told me NOT to read others reviews or it would spoil it for me, so I didn't.

I saw a couple of clues in this book, but not the one where he said "not to go to school today" as this was of paramount importance!

The book had me hooked, I had to read this in one sitting, thank goodness I didn't have many interruptions today as I'd have been in a sulk!

Teresa Mummert has written an outstanding book, I cannot rave about this enough, you must must must must, read this.

[VJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow...great book! Could not put it down, 5++++ Stars book! Teresa Mummert never ceases to amaze me. Her books get better and better. This one was awesome. The ending was a total mind-blowing explosion of WTF followed by...sweet awesome , and then Perfect... Perfect Lie. Title is so fitting...GAH! I am re-reading it, feel a book hangover coming on. Thank you Teresa!
By The Way ...everyone should read this one.

[Dayle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whatever you do... DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT read the reviews. Some contain some major spoilers and luckily I went with my gut and just read the book. Wow!!! Just wow! That was crazy. I did pick up on some things but ill have to admit, I was shocked. Nothing really ever shocks me. Good job Teresa!