I found "The Liars Society" by Alyson Gerber at our school's book fair. I was intrigued, so I grabbed a copy from the library. It was amazing! "The Liars Society" is the story of a girl named Weatherby who, through a series of interesting events, finds herself entering the world of an elite private school. The book also tells the story of Jack, the youngest son of the Hunt family, a prestigious family who puts loyalty to family above all else. There are many secrets at the Boston School and, soon, Weatherby and Jack find their paths crossing as they are both tapped for a secret society.

"A Risky Game" picks up after the events of "The Liars Society." It appears that not all f the secrets were revealed and someone is willing to go to extreme lengths to make sure those skeletons stay buried.

Weatherby and Jack, along with several of their friends, are chosen to compete for spots in an elite secret society know as Last Heir. They must complete several challenging tasks, each one more difficult than the previous ones. And, along with the challenges, is the threat of an unknown enemy that doesn't want Weatherby to succeed...because of a dark secret from the past.

I'm a big Star Wars fan and love "The Empire Strikes Back." It is the perfect sequel and sets up the next story in an incredible fasion. "A Risky Game" does exactly the same thing. The tension is incredible, but never overpowering. Mrs. Gerber makes you truly care for the characters. There's even a moment or two where you feel sympathy for the villain...but only for a moment.

As an elementary school teacher, I would happily recommend "A Risky Game" to fourth and fifth grade students. It might be a bit advanced for third grade, but students ready for a challenge will certainly enjoy it.

Thank you, Alyson Gerber, for this amazing book!

Jack and Weatherby's adventures continue as they compete all year to become members in an elite secret society. Things take a very dangerous turn, and many secrets are unveiled. They and their friends adopt the motto "truth before everything" which sets them apart from other members of the society. They are determined to keep their integrities intact as they continue working to uncover the years of secrets left behind by their family.

If you enjoyed the first Liars Society, you will appreciate this one as well. It has excitement, intrigue, and once again left with a bit of a cliffhanger to keep you coming back for more.

Thank you Scholastic Press for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

For fans of The Inheritance Games, The Liars Society series is perfect for middle-grade readers! When I received an ARC of Book Two in the Liar's Society series, I realized I'd already stocked Book One in my secondary library but hadn’t read it yet. Winning the ARC gave me the push I needed to dive in, and I’m glad I did—I actually enjoyed the sequel even more than the first book. While Book One focused heavily on background buildup, Book Two took off with a tighter plot and much more suspense. The story flowed well, and I think our middle schoolers will love it!

I’m definitely ready for Book Three (there will be a third book, right?). I’m fully invested now!

Summary: Weatherby and Jack are tapped to join Last Heir, the world’s most powerful secret society. But on the night of the first gambit, the game takes a terrifying turn, and they’re soon caught in a race against time to uncover the truth—about the game and themselves. But who do you trust when everyone around you is a liar?

After I read the first book The Liar's Society, I knew I couldn't wait to read the second book. When Alyson shared that it was available on NetGalley, I couldn't request it fast enough and it did not disappoint! This series reminds me of The Inheritance Games series but for middle grades. There are twists and turns, puzzles to decipher, deep family secrets, and even the threat of murder in an upper elementary friendly story. I cannot wait to buy this book for my school library and share with my students!

Gerber knocks it out of the park with this second installment....and spoiler alert: it ends on a cliffhanger! I love books with smart characters that are trying to be different than generations past. Thx to NetGalley for the ARC!

This is a must-get sequel in The Liar’s Society series. The way that the mystery and characters have developed from book 1 into book 2 was highly engaging. I loved it, and I know my students will too! I will absolutely be buying this for my library once it releases in 2025. Now to anxiously await what happens in book 3!

This was a beautifully done sequel in the Liars Society series, it had that element that I wanted from the first book and was enjoying the characters in this world. It continued the story perfectly and was enjoying the overall writing style. Alyson Gerber was able to capture that magic from the first book and improve on it with this one.