Sadly, I couldn't really get into the story and had a hard time to hold my attention to the plot and twists. I found I didn't was all that excited to find out what really had happened and how everything would play out.

I have to say that I think Victoria Scott just may not be the author for me. This is not the first book of her's that I have tried and well sad to say it is not the first book that I have DNFed as well. This one I got about 33% in before I decided to call it quits. This was supposed to be a mystery but what I found was a problematic romance book that just didn't work for me at all. The very first chapter was full of insta-love and it was SO over the top that I just kind of rolled my eyes at it. And it didn't end at all. So for me this one just isn't what I look for in a mystery.



Go Into This One Knowing: Over the top Insta-Love

I can't say that this was one that I enjoyed. Most thrillers that I read are incredibly attention grabbing and this one was not capable of holding my attention from the very beginning. The summary promises an interesting read but I was unable to get into the plot or even really enjoy the characters.

It’s an interesting premise that seems a little too heavy with twists and misdirection. At first, I felt like it was a teen answer to Gone Girl, but unfortunately it’s not as clever or cleanly written to be given that comparison. While the MC is likeable, his love interest seems flat and the book quickly loses something by bringing in her perspective.

Interesting book! I really liked the concept but it didn’t quite pull together smoothly. It is a quick read. I rate it a 3.2.

How should I put this into words? You know, I not one who always read a thriller book so once in a while, I do need to read them just to get into a different feel and We Told Six Lies has given me such a great thrill which I really need. I was still shocked by what had happened and my God, the story really glued me from the beginning until the end of the chapter because I really need to know what's going on. Do you get that feel? It was an amazing thriller book despite me being back and forth whether that is the one or might not be it. So, yeah.

Rating 4.5 Stars

Another mystery, another unreliable narrator. When the first twist came (long into the story) it surprised me. Then the second one came. Again, nice twist. And then they kept coming, kept coming, kept coming and I’d had enough. I think a good mystery uses twists sparingly and at the right time. When you throw a bunch in at the end of the book it discounts them and makes for some eye-rolling.

Cobain, our first person narrator for most of the story, weaves a tale of an alluring, unique girl, Molly, who is he just lucky enough to date. But when Molly disappears and foul play is expected, eyes turn to him and he turns desperate to learn the truth. While Cobain did annoy me some I didn’t mind his narrative too much.

Molly’s, on the other hand, I could have done without. I didn’t like her perspective at all. She wasn’t a sympathetic character to me, and as our kidnap victim, I think that’s kind of important.

This is the second book by Scott I’ve read and both times I’ve been left underwhelm. Her writing isn’t bad, I think her stories just aren’t for me.

We Told Six Lies was mysterious, suspenseful, and incredible. The story was unique, the characters were lively in all senses, and Victoria Scott brought the book to life.

One of the creepiest books I have read in a while and I loved every word. If you love well written stories and love being creeped out absolutely pick up this winner. It's unputdownable. Happy reading!

Entangled: Teen and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of We Told Six Lies. I was under no obligation to review this book and my opinion is freely given.

Cobain's girlfriend Molly is missing and law enforcement is suspicious about his involvement, despite the fact that the teenager claims his innocence. Not convinced that the police are looking into any other suspects, Cobain takes it upon himself to look for the truth.

Combining an unreliable narrator with a shadowy past and a lackluster police investigation, We Told Six Lies is just a bunch of questions that has been strung together with a spotty backstory. The author's trick of telling the events of the past through the guise of a police investigation is an effective tool, but does not allow the reader to get into the story. Readers are not shown the natural progression of Molly and Cobain's relationship, nor are they treated to a glimpse into the actual events of the past that directly affect the present. Having read books with a similar premise before, that of a teenager with a past that is unknown to them, I was hoping for more than just a simple blame the parents explanation. I was less than impressed with the outcome of the story and, for the reasons listed above, I would not recommend We Told Six Lies to other readers.

Definitely a twist I did not see coming! I really enjoyed this book, despite the fact that I didn't actually LIKE any of the characters. The alternating perspectives between then an now were unique in terms of POV although sometimes a tad hard to follow. Overall, the pacing and reveal were so worth it.

This is one of those books that, as you read it, you keep trying to figure out why.

Why would Victoria Scott give a character the name Cobain and never reference - not even once - the most famous Cobain of all.

Why would Molly be attracted to Cobain? Like, for real. Why? Yes, he's supposed to be huge and muscley, but he's also STRANGE. Dude is straight up weird, and not in a way that a high school girl would find attractive.

Why is Cobain so fixated on Molly? She isn't even nice. You get the sense that he has Mommy Issues, but Molly for sure is not maternal. She's all about saving her own skin.

Why the big plot twist? I'm all for an author messing with my mind (see The Wife Before Me and Gone Girl), but those twists made me care even more about the characters and story. In this case, the twist made me see nothing but plot holes.

Look, not every book is for every reader. This book is not for me. I didn't like anyone in it - not a one. The only reason I pushed through to finish reading it was because I was granted an advance reader's copy from the publisher and I felt obligated. If I were to have randomly picked up this book, I would have quit it by Chapter 5.

If you read this book and liked it, please let me know. Please tell me what I missed and why I should give it another chance.

This thriller keeps readers hooked with unexpected plot twists, but leaves the reader with a few too many unanswered questions. This is a great book for teens who can’t get enough of the genre.

This was all over the place. Was a struggle to care about the characters. Not unreliable enough and not compelling enough, so it didn’t work for me.

The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Guys, THIS BOOK!
To be honest, I didn't expect it to like this book to much, but it totally blew my mind!
"We told six lies" is a YA mystery and it's about a girl and a boy who fall in love, but it's not just it.
It's about love and loss, sadness and depression, hate and betrayals. Plus, it really focuses on lies and the consequences they might have on us and those around us. Lying might seem the simpler way to interact with people, to protect ourselves and to make things easier, but then it turns out it's just the worst thing we can do. Lying always bring bad things. I really liked the focus on this matter.
The character were well described and, especially from a psichological point of view, they were realistic and well written. It was easy to empathise with both Molly and Cobain. But also with other characters.
The novel in divided into 'then' and 'now' chapters and it's something that I found really smart. It's a way to keep you glue to the pages because it doesn't let you know everything right away.
Another thing that I loved about this book is that it was full of twists. Usually, when I read a thriller, I love to be surprised, even if I always try to figure out what happened or what's happening. I'm just too curious and I like to solve mysteries. So, when I arrive to the end of a book and I find out that my theory is wrong, I can't help but feel amazed. And the final of "We told six lies" amazed me. I was so sure of my theory that I dind't see the big twist coming. That left me speechless and brought me so much joy.

If you're a YA and mystery novels fan, then this book is definetely your cup of tea! It's captivating, appealing and original.

Unputdownable!
Thanks to Entangled for the opportunity to read and review We Told Six Lies by Victoria Scott! Cobain is being questioned at the police station. They’re trying to figure out what happened to Molly, who’s missing. Cobain declares his love for Molly and describes his relationship with Molly from the first day they spoke. Molly’s car has been found abandoned at a strip mall and no one knows why she had even been there. Cobain thinks to himself that he and Molly were going to run away together, but now she’s out there alone. Then the alternating points of view add Molly’s also, which builds the mystery even more intensely.
The author’s descriptive language brings realism to the story and one of my favorite descriptions is “lollipops that tasted how Lysol smelled”, which made me laugh out loud because I remember suckers like that. Suspenseful, twisty and mysterious, We Told Six Lies was a read I couldn’t put down until I finished, 5 stars!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This was a pretty fair thriller/mystery type book. It didn’t blow my mind but I still read through to find out what happened.

This novel was a ride. It was like watching a horrible car crash on the freeway, all going up in flames. I couldn't look away!
The entire novel is full of twist and turns, leaving me unsure of who truly was to blame for all of it. There was so much happening and yet, I have to admit, I didn't much care for the mystery. The chapters in which we saw Cobain trying to solve the mystery weren't as interesting to me as seeing Molly's manipulations as she tried to escape, or as seeing the origin of their relationship.

The reason I kept reading was because of the charcters. The main characters were the true car crash in this novel. They were a tragic, disturbing mess and I wanted to know more about them! Their relationship is borderline abusive, going both ways. It's toxic and manipulative. It's something that I would not wish upon anyone, and yet, it was so interesting!

Molly is a manipulator. She uses Cobain's emotions to get what she wants, and constantly refers to him as her wolf, a beast to which she alone holds the leash. Cobain is obsessed with Molly, constantly following her home and forcing her to admit she loves him. They are wicked, horrible people, their relationship was all types of wrong, and I wanted to keep reading about them if only to see how far they would go before they destroyed each other.

Also, a lot of people complained about the characters and their abusive relationship. Do I agree that it's toxic? Yes, it's an extremely messed up romance between two seriously messed up people. But I don't think the book necessarily glorifies it. Not all books need to have nice, lovable characters in good and happy relationships. That's not the reality of the world. Some relationships are like this, and as long as authors aren't praising them and telling young, impressionable people that this is the norm, I see nothing wrong with writing them.

I really enjoyed the writing style and the plot, I recommend this book for fans of suspense and young adult.

I am DNFing this at 28%, I just cannot go on anymore reading this. I think it was a good idea for a plot, however it was poorly executed. The writing was weak as well as character development. There were things characters said that I don’t think most people will say. Also, it was slow moving and I just didn’t care.