“You can’t make people accept help they don’t want. And you can’t blame yourself for not being able to read minds. To see the future. Down that path lies madness.”

This book blew me away.
Fact-Check Rating: Completely accurate

Wow.  I finished this book just moments before writing this and my mind is still reeling. I don’t know what I was expecting but this book surprised me in so so many ways. It was a very real and emotional story, making it impossible to put down.

It covered a lot of very heavy topics (see warnings at the end of my review), all of which were covered in a realistic way.  It wasn’t about a wild and unbelievable incident, it was about something that actually happens and illustrates just how harmful rumours can be. The fact that authors note at the end mentions that many things covered in the book are actually based off of things the author has experienced, really adds to the depth and intensity of the story.

There were so many twists, turns, lies to uncover, thoughts to question and heartbreak to endure. I can honestly say that it was one of my favourite YA mystery/thrillers of this year and you should definitely read it when it comes out on January 12th! Especially if you enjoy books by Courtney Summers or Tiffany Jackson.

**Warnings: drug addiction/usage, blood, threats of violence, death, miscarriage/infant death.**

First off, thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this book!! 
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For starters, I just have to say this book SHOCKED me. I did NOT see that ending coming AT ALL! I had an entire mental list of what direction the ending could go in, and that was NOT one of them. I love love love a book that surprises me, and this truly threw me for a loop. I promise you, whatever you think you know... you're wrong. This story will have so many twists and turns, you won't even see them coming. 
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This starts off with Beckett finding a dead body in the boy's locker room at her high school, and it just all goes crazy from there. It is a gruesome and painful murder, but also remarks on the pitfalls of social media, the infamous rumor mill, and how stories twist in the media. In addition, there is commentary on trust issues in relationships, family dynamics, and being careful what you say and to whom. 
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Also, the writing FLOWED so nicely. I could read books by this author forever and be perfectly content. It wasn't difficult at all getting into it, and I was interested right from the start! It's a raw story, but also you can really sense all the emotions and motives. I liked the way the protagonist, Beckett, thought; she was so relatable and I felt her anxieties. She stands for what she believes in and is strong despite some unfair actions that happen against her. You'll have to read it to know what I mean!! I don't want to spoil because this is the kind of story where you need to know as LITTLE as possible to really have the most impact. This story WILL suck you in and take you on a wild journey, but you'll love every moment of it, I guarantee it! I highly recommend this book when it comes out in January!!!

This book is objectively well written. Good plot, good pacing. That said, this book is heartbreaking. There were aspects of it that honestly left me a little sick to my stomach even hours after finishing. It is face paced, but it is not light. The characters go through something absolutely horrible, in part because someone convinced their supposed friend to do something they shouldn’t, with horrific consequences. I don’t want to spoil the book, but I am angry at and sad for so many of the characters. I can already tell that this will be a book that sticks in my head for ages to come, but not necessarily for the best reasons. It’ll pop into my mind and I’ll feel a little sick all over again for what occurred in the book. And because this is fiction, there is no real person to blame. No one to yell at. Again, let me reiterate that the book is good. But I went in expecting one type of dark and got a completely different one. It is definitely not for the faint of heart. In some ways I kinda regret reading it, but at the same time I know I always would have wondered what happened if I hadn’t read it. So what’s better? The knowing or the not knowing?

**Review will be posted on blog on 1/02/21**

3.5 STARS

My Attention: read in two days

World Building: small town

Writing Style: easy to read

Crazy in Love: no, there is a troubled relationship but this is not a romance book

Creativity: A mystery that kept me guessing!

Triggers: suicide, drug use, cyberbullying, bullying, teen pregnancy, grief

My Takeaway: The truth can be shocking.

I Liked:
*I like how raw this story is. Beckett finds a dead baby in the locker room and all evidence point to her. She hasn’t had an easy life, her dad just died from suicide – he was a veteran dealing with an injury and PTSD and had a drug problem because of it. Her mom is a cop, and unbeknownst to Beckett there has been talk about her family in town.

*It is a mystery and one that was intriguing to solve. The story of a dead baby is already sad, but the conclusion just takes it to another level. It’s shocking and unexpected.

*Cyberbullying and bullying in general happens in this book – all of it towards Beck because she’s suspected of being the baby’s mother. The press hounds her, the town and kids at school talk about her, crucifying her for supposed choices she’s made and tying all her family history into it as well. It was ugly. But the issue of women’s reproductive rights does get some

*Beck’s father is a veteran who was injured in Afghanistan. I like how this story touched on PTSD and drug abuse. All of these are heavy topics but important topics.

Random Thoughts:
*Beck is clearly a girl going through a lot of emotions. She lost her dad, her mom is always at work and she’s also going through a breakup with her boyfriend. Finding the dead baby was the tipping point for her, but personality wise, she doesn’t come off as someone likable – I didn’t really connect to her character, but the mystery kept me reading.

*The reveal is a shocker, a very sad one. For me it showed how everyone in Beck’s family was in their own grief and didn’t see what was going on in front of them.

Final Thoughts:
I got sucked into Beck’s family history, the tragedy of her father’s death and how their family tried to cope with it’s aftermath. I think this book brings up many different issues that should be discussed like mental health, grief and teenage pregnancy or just women’s reproductive rights in general. Overall, this story was a mystery that kept me hooked and wanting to find out who was the mother and father of the baby that was found in the locker room.

When Beckett discovers a dead baby in a duffle bag on the floor by the shower in the girls’ locker room, her already dysfunctional life becomes even more chaotic. She’s accused of being the mother and killing her baby. She thinks her boyfriend is cheating on her, so she dumps him. Many months before, her father overdosed on alcohol and painkillers and people in her small town think her police detective mom got her dad out a theft charge. This is an emotional roller coaster of a YA novel. Be sure to read the author notes at the end of the epilogue. Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to be an early reader.

Every Single Lie was a rollercoaster of a book! I actually read this book in about 5 hours because I had to keep reading to figure out WHAT HAPPENED! I was second guessing everything up until the very end. I ended up really loving this book and I can’t wait to have a physical copy.

Wow.

This book was incredibly powerful.

I usually dislike books like this that try to tackle so many things. After all, this book is about rumors and bullying, lying, teen pregnancy, and addiction, just to name the mega themes. Usually when a book has all these things going on, it either comes off way over the top and scandalous or super preachy. This book was neither.

This book felt like a gut punch in the best possible way. It’s funny, but the ending didn’t come as a surprise to me and I found myself relieved by that. To me, it meant I am a little more realistic about what middle school girls face than the family and community in this book. Even though I saw it coming, I was heartbroken for the reality of the story and how easily this could be true for anyone who thinks their kid is too young for concern. Very good book. I will use it in class.

Book review: Every Single Lie
by Rachel Vincent
Pub Date: 12 Jan 2021 
Read courtesy of http://www.netgalley.com

If you love twists and turns, you'll enjoy Every Single Lie. The author deftly wove a tale with believable evidence at every turn, and she convinced me to twist my decision each time. I didn't feel manipulated as I followed along with Beckett in trying to solve the mystery that entangled her family and friends.

The small town setting was effective as the backdrop for the gossip of the undeniably too-close-for-comfort coincidences that cause Beckett to become the center of a social media onslaught. Some of the story focuses on the consequences of uncontrolled and unsupervised use of social media, while another part of the story focuses on the havoc that opioid abuse can cause to a family. The mixing of the two was toxic and deadly to Beckett's family. 

I am looking forward to getting this into my high school students' hands.

"I think that putting so much fuss into a funeral is a bit like spending all your time worrying about your wedding and none thinking about the actual marriage."

Y'all this book was off the chain! I finished in 6 hours. I wish I could erase my brain and read It all over again.

5 stars.

There are some books that you don't expect to be something that will pull you in, and then they do. Every Single Lie was definitely one of those books for me. It isn't a mystery per se, however there were many times where I thought I knew who the "guilty" party was in the story and then something would happen where I would question my certainty. I'm sure there will be those who nitpick the storyline or the writing style, but for me, this book was a hit and I will try not to spoil any of the mystery by giving too much away in my review.

These days it doesn't take long for lies and rumors to spread like wildfire, making it somewhat impossible to suss out what is fact and what is fiction. Beckett's life hasn't really been easy lately, with her dad losing his job and then dying not long after. Then a breakup with her boyfriend who is probably cheating, or at least hiding something from her. And now, the icing on the proverbial cake: Beckett discovers a dead baby in her school's locker room and of course everyone suspects she is the mother. It's not like she can really blame them, especially when more of the story starts coming out. Honestly, I was even suspicious of Beckett at one point, even though as a reader, I felt as though she was a pretty reliable narrator.

Beckett's mother happens to be on the town's police force, and is one of the officers in charge of the case. She works long hours and sometimes that leads to her breaking down and trusting Beckett with information that is sensitive, especially if Beckett really is the mother of the baby. Beckett feels powerless against the rumors and hate that are surrounding her; she knows she's not the mother, but more and more, all evidence is pointing to her. Eventually, the town will move on and lay the baby that an anonymous Twitter profile has named "Lullaby Doe" to rest. But will Beckett ever be able to escape the reputation that she's built? And will her family and classmates ever stop looking at her with suspicion?

If you're a fan of drama and mystery, even if YA isn't your age bracket, you'll want to read this book. Like me, you might find that your suspicions lie with a certain person in the end, but it's still hard to come to that being a reliable conclusion. This book is modern and deals with some tough subjects, and it is realistic in all of the right ways. I will definitely be keeping my eye on the author's future books!

Review of a Digital Advance Reading Copy

"Every Single Lie" is not only a gripping novel about a teenage girl discovering the body of a dead baby, but also about tough subjects that need to be discussed. 

- addiction
- mental illness
- women's reproductive rights
- grief
- social media/cyberbullying
- & of course, teen pregnancy

I was taken aback by the twists and turns Rachel Vincent threw at me. Not only was the story interesting, but I found myself invested in the community's response. The book details how one girl's discovery can have friends and families questioning everything... even themselves. 

This book isn't for the light-hearted. While it is categorized as YA, it's important to note that it might be triggering for those who have suffered or know someone who has suffered a miscarriage. Teens/YA who are reading this book: talk to your parents and peers! Think about what Vincent writes about! "Every Single Lie" is a great place to start up a healthy conversation of the tough subjects listed above. As a 22 year old woman, I learned a lot.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Rachel Vincent for the ARC! An amazing read that I couldn't put down.

~ 4.5 stars!

“I think that putting so much fuss into a funeral is a bit like spending all your time worrying about your wedding and none thinking about the actual marriage.”

Oh what a wild ride. This reads like part mystery, part drama, and all round hooking. Every Single Lie starts off on a low point in Beckett’s life, but as things get better in her personal life, the case gets more and complicated. As she builds and mends relationships, she keeps finding out information that leads her to new suspects. Throughout the story, new evidence keeps pushing someone else into the hot seat. Still, Beckett remains the prime suspect, and she is desperate to find the truth in order to clear her name. 
Beckett’s emotions are believable, and her actions seem reasonable. Her relationships are rough, but realistic, and give the book some semblance of relatability. Her paranoia and curiosity is razor sharp, though it does hurt those around her at times. 
For most of the way, the book is tightly paced. Right at the end, however, it slacks off just a bit. New evidence is brought up but Beckett lags in investigating it; her mind just doesn’t jump to the correct conclusion fast enough. The result was that I figured out the mystery before the main character. 
Still, Every Single Lie is an absolutely wild ride rooted firmly in reality. It remains hooking without becoming unbelievable, a delicate and rare balance.

Binged through this in a weekend. Well put together mystery with high tension and engaging, believable characters. I love how the story centers around the dead baby, and how the story critiques (without being heavy-handed) how all the characters exploit the dead baby for their own purposes. 

The struggles and hurt we easily overlook, focusing on our own needs, is a great message--signaled by the early lines: "People will show you who they are, if you pay attention. Ignore them at your own peril" and later "No one even cared enough to notice that she existed...Someone should have noticed. Someone should have seen that a student or a daughter--or a friend--was acting strange. Pulling away. But no one...until it was too late..."

A particularly relevant read in these times of division--we all need to be paying more attention and serving one another. There are so many things we all overlook, and so many details readers will overlook--until the reveal at the end. A highly recommended read.

The premise of this book--teen girl finds the body of a newborn in the locker room and the following rumors that ensue--is fantastic! I hadn't read the summary before I read the book. I'd requested based on the cover and hearing about the book online. However, I was really surprised by how engaging the first chapter was and the  twist at the end of that chapter. It really hooked me. Beckett is a cool protagonist and very likable. She clearly does not deserve the media attention, rumors, and lies that surround her. I like the family dynamics and how they all strive to be better, even though their journey is quite messy. 

Overall, I liked this book but I didn't love it. It went on for too long and I found myself skimming near the end (even when some of the "lies" were revealed). I think that maybe a little less dialogue and one more subplot might pick up the pace. In the end, I really really wanted to love this book. It just wasn't for me. Doesn't mean it won't be for you. 

That being said, Vincent is clearly a talented writer and I will be sure to check out her next book.

**Thanks to Netgalley and Bloomsbury YA for providing me a free ebook for review**

First of all, wow, this book was so engaging!
There seemed to be a plot twist every other chapter and I lived for it! I loved the main character and her relationships with the people surrounding her, the author really described realistic dynamics between them. Rachel Vincent didn’t shy away from difficult topics, in fact the main topic of the book was pretty heavy but it was handled with tact and honesty. 

I did see the ending coming so it didn’t shock me but it did take me a while to guess so for a good portion of the book I was actively racking my brain. 

Overall, it’s a solid novel and I look forward to reading more from the author!

PS: I will upload my review on Goodreads 30 days before the publication date as requested*

I can’t even put my thoughts into words. This book is absolutely fucking stunning in the most heartbreaking way. This is one of those books that will stay with you long after you’ve finished and maybe even changes you a little bit. Every twist, every secret in this novel was like a little bomb going off in my stomach, even if I had figured out it was going to happen (or thought I had). Words cannot describe the beauty, heartbreak, hopefulness, hopelessness, and grace of this story. It will truly be one for this generation and though maybe not everyone will feel this way, I genuinely think everyone should read it.

Thank You NetGalley Publisher and Author for this gifted ebook. 

Summary
Nobody in Beckett's life seems to be telling the whole story. Her boyfriend Jake keeps hiding texts and might be cheating on her. Her father lied about losing his job before his shocking death. And everyone in school seems to be whispering about her and her family behind her back.

Review
What a good YA book. 
This is a novel about social media bullying and half-truths and lies. 
Crazy emotional book. 
i loved it. It was real, raw, and compelling. 
4.5 Stars because this was one to remember. 

Overall- Great Book

First off, my thanks to Netgalley and Bloomsbury YA for providing me a digital copy for review. 

I absolutely blasted through this book because I simply could not put it down. Right from page one, this story sucked me in and sent me on a roller coaster of emotions. When we first encounter Beckett Burgen, she is breaking into her ex-boyfriend's car to find proof that he's cheated on her. By the end of the day, she's found a dead newborn in the girl's locker room. What happens next is a series of events that truly made me question the significance of social media and the potential it has to ruin people's lives. Beckett is the continual target of malicious rumors suggesting that she is the baby's mother. She receives death threats and hostile glares from the people in her small town, even fully grown adults who ought to know better. 

I think we all have circulated rumors at one point or another in our lives. It's human nature to want to gossip and spread what we hear about someone else to those in our lives. This novel really forces you to see the aftermath of spreading such rumors. Nine times out of ten, those rumors turn out to be false, and while we all may know better than to spread gossip, many times we simply cannot help ourselves. Every Single Lie will make me think twice about engaging in it. Overall, a very addicting story that I could not put down. I think this should be required reading for every young person so that they can understand the dangers of social media and spreading rumors without knowing all the facts. Beckett was a strong character who stood up to the challenges she faced. All the characters felt real and three-dimensional. I would highly recommend this to everyone because it has such an important message. Do not skip this when it comes out on January 12, 2021!

Review	This was a very well-plotted YA mystery about a girl who finds a dead baby inside a duffel bag in her school’s girls’ locker room. Soon, ugly rumors about her and her family start circulating, so she must start an investigation of her own...

Who’s behind the rumors? Are they true? Who does the baby belong to?

The writing flows easily and the characters were compelling enough for me to care for them. There were clever twists that I didn’t see coming, and the book concludes with a totally unexpected, emotionally-charged reveal.

I absolutely loved, loved, loved this. I started it at about 5am Monday and finished it at about 3pm that afternoon because I just genuinely could not put it down. It plays with your emotions (in a good way), it takes you through the twists and turns and keeps you guessing and makes you really love Beckett and her family. I haven’t read a Rachael Vincent book before this honestly, but after this I am 100% a fan and I can’t believe I have to wait until 2021 for people to know how absolutely wonderful this book is!