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Perfect Lies
Perfect Lies
Perfect Lies
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Perfect Lies

Written by Kiersten White

Narrated by Emily Bauer

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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Perfect for fans of We Were Liars, here is the thrilling sequel to Mind Games, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of And I Darken.

This explosive sequel to Mind Games, which New York Times bestselling author Holly Black called "a brutal, exciting gem of a book," is a lightning-fast, wickedly smart tale of two sisters trapped in a web of deceit.

For years, Annie and Fia have been in an endless battle for survival against the Keane Foundation. Now the sisters have found allies who can help them escape. But Annie's visions of the future and Fia's flawless instincts can't always tell them who to trust.

The sisters can only rely on each other—and even their extraordinary gifts may not be enough to save them.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperTeen
Release dateFeb 18, 2014
ISBN9780062299796
Perfect Lies
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Kiersten White

Kiersten White is the New York Times bestselling author of the Paranormalcy trilogy, The Chaos of Stars, and the psychological thrillers Mind Games and Perfect Lies. She has neither magic nor a pet bird, but wants both. Kiersten lives with her family in San Diego, California.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I felt like I loved Mind Games when I first read it but after reading the sequel and looking back I'm left thinking about how much better the first book could have been. I felt like the transitions between Annie and Fia worked out really well.James is such a duchebag on so many levels and I never cared for him. He never had the balls to stand up to his father or to be honest about his feelings. I loved the ending." Annie.Annie.Annie .I can't think about her, not ever. It isn't safe. But when I'm asleep , no one can listen to my thoughts. I'm still afraid to sleep-too many ghosts peering creeping condemning. Sometimes though, the good times, I get Annie."" It's better than the ocean for calming, and if any readers look at me funny , I add marshmellows to my thoughts and am just a girl in want of a campfire.""I used to be a compass , trained on the true north of protecting Annie. Without her I lost my north. But James is my north now. The flames are my north now. Our dark secrets are my north now."
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: This was an amazing sequel full of suspense, romance, and mystery. I found that I couldn’t put the book down and would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a quick intense read.Opening Sentence: ANNIE.The Review:For years Fia and Annie have been manipulated and forced to do things that they would never choose to do themselves by the Keane Foundation. With mind readers and seers watching their every move they knew that escape would never be possible until they found unlikely allies. Annie faked her own death and is now working with the Lerner group to try and save other girls like her. They also want to destroy the Foundation and stop them from destroying anyone else’s lives like they did to her and Fia.Fia is working with James Keane. The boy she has fallen madly in love with, but can never fully trust. He claims he wants to destroy his father and everything he has built, but Fia knows that he keeps things from her. She is keeping things from him too. Is that how love is supposed to work? Fia is more confused than ever and she is afraid that her perfect instincts aren’t so perfect after all. The only person she can rely on is Annie, but even that might not be enough to save them both in the end.I loved Annie and she grows so much more as a character in this book. In Mind Games, she always seems so helpless and she is constantly feeling like she is a burden to everyone. I was happy that in this one she really steps up her game and becomes a vital part in all the action. She learns to use her weaknesses to her advantage and she goes from being the incompetent blind girl, to a true heroine. I loved watching her experience everything and I thought that she was a wonderful character. For me, she became the sister to rely on and admire for her strengths.Then there is the fierce and crazy Fia. She is suppose to have perfect instincts, so how could she ever make a wrong decision, but it seems that she can’t make a right one either. She is so lost and confused; she doesn’t really know what or who to believe. Annie is finally safe so Fia no longer has to fight to keep her protected, but without her she has lost her drive to go on. She tries to rely on others to help fill the void that has been left in her heart, but there is no one she can fully trust. Watching how broken and vulnerable Fia became really pulled at my heart strings. She was able to really pull at my emotions and if possible, make me like her even more.Perfect Lies was a phenomenal sequel packed with action, romance, mystery, and suspense. I was lucky to be able to read this series and I am happy to say that this is my favorite Kiersten White book, and I love everything she writes so that is really saying something. Like Mind Games, the story is narrated by both sisters and it is told from different time periods. Some parts are just days ago and some are months ago, but it is all leading up to the epic ending of the book. I found this style of writing very captivating and it kept the suspense running high through the whole book. While reading it you really have no idea what is going to happen and who you can trust, which just made me want to keep reading. Another thing I really liked about these books is that they are fairly short, so they are quick to get through, but I in no way felt like anything was ever rushed. The pacing was spot on and I ended up finishing both of these books in one day. This is the ending of the series, which makes me sad because I loved the characters so much, but I felt that the ending was done very well. It is left slightly open ended so maybe someday White may come back to this wonderful story she has created. Suffice to say, I loved this series and I would highly recommend it to anyone that is looking for a fun intense read.Notable Scene:“You want to do something tonight? Or do you have plans with Peachy Keane?”James would hate that nickname. I’ll have to use it. I feel a little better today. More patient. I roll my eyes, the word sticking in my head like one of my taps. Awful word.The main office door opens and a woman walks in. “Afternoon,” she says, her voice low and sleepy.Pixie pops her gum loudly, then pushes a button under her desk that opens the door to the hall. The woman goes straight back.“We should see a movie. Movies are quiet. People don’t think much during them.” Pixie’s voice buzzes at me, but I can’t quite focus on it.Something.Something.Something.Something is wrong. Very wrong. SO WRONG.FTC Advisory: HarperTeen provided me with a copy of Perfect Lies. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Nothing happened, until the end of the book. Before that, we get Fia acting unstable in love, with an older guy. And Annie trying to figure out which guy is her true love. Once she figures it out, she decides to save Fia.

    Despite the short chapters, I was bored with the story.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Thanks to Edelweiss and HarperTeen for allowing me access to this title.

    This was a high intensity, action-packed read. But it also seemed a little lacking in something compared to White's other books. I did think it fit perfectly with the first book of the series, and I will be watching for the next installment.
  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    1/5
    Why did I even bother?
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Perfect Lies would have been a 4-star read if I didn't spend the better part of the first third of the book confused as all hell. Shiz! It wasn't like it has been forever since I read Mind Games. I reviewed it before it came out, somewhere in September 2013. Kiersten White picks up Perfect Lies exactly where it left off, bringing us back to the very moment we were left at, and keeps going like the two books are just one giant novel. Maybe they should have been. There are no reminders about who's who, or subtle any recaps. Do not read this book if you have not yet read Mind Games.

    After settling into the book I could finally enjoy the wonderful insights of sisters, Annie and Fia. The book is written from alternating points of view (POV) and the sisters did so much more than tell the story, we are privy to their deepest thoughts. That level of insight may be a distraction to some as thoughts are much more cluttered and chaotic than a speaking voice, but this is what made me feel like I knew every detail of these young women and their pain. It is an unexpected and beautiful thing really, considering the genre.

    There are some interesting personality shifts. I loved saying "goodbye" to the pathetic Annie that I met in book one, and saying "hello" to the Annie who addresses her weaknesses and works to become something more. Fia is more of a basket case this time around. Wow! What a change! I wanted to take ahold of her and drop her off at the nearest therapist. How can such a badass chick like Fia (she really is a badass) be such a needy weeping willow when it comes to her man. Well it is realistic, because badass chicks can be stupid too.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    WARNING: This review may contain spoilers from the first book, Mind Games. You’ve been warned!

    I just found out that this is the last book in the Mind Games series, and I have planned what to say about Perfect Lies before this news. Because I liked Mind Games and Perfect Lies, I’m going to tell you what it felt to read it previously to this knowledge, and what it feels now that I have finished it and realized that it is the end.

    Before knowing that this was the last installment:
    I was so thrilled when I god approved for this tittle on edelweiss. I loved the first book, Mind Games, and wanted to know more about this intriguing series. I wanted more Fia, more James; I wanted more Mind Games.
    Because of how much I loved Mind Games, my expectations for Perfect Lies were really high. I was hoping for an incredible book full of lies, manipulation and that would blow my mind. And that’s exactly what I got.
    I really enjoyed reading Perfect Lies, like totally felt in love with it; it was unexpected and thrilling; it kept me on the edge of my chair right up to the end.

    Some people thing that the tap-tap-tap thing that Fia does is annoying, but for me it is just another thing that makes Fia special and easy to feel for; it makes her human; it’s a reminder of what she’s done.
    I really liked Fia’s character in the first book: A lost girl with secrets, some bad and others worst. In Perfect Lies, Fia is even more lost than before; she has lost her anchor and does not know what’s right and what’s wrong anymore. She doesn’t know who to trust; she doesn’t even trust her instincts, which are never wrong. She is fragile, and even if she doesn’t realize, she is easier to hurt without her sister by her side.
    I really enjoyed being in Fia’s mind in this book. It was painful to see her broken, how she was constantly on the edge of falling apart, giving up all the sacrifices she has done to achieve her goal.
    As much as I loved to talk about Fia’s mess head, there is another sister we should discuss: Annie.
    I wasn’t a big fan of Annie in the first book; she was selfish and naïve, but in Perfect Lies I met a different Annie. In Perfect Lies, Annie is no longer dependent of her sister; she doesn’t have Fia to beat the bad guys for her.
    In this second book, Annie grew on me. She is no longer the selfish big sister, now she is looking after her little sis. I have to admit, that I didn’t see this coming, I expected Annie to be like she has always been, but I come to see an optimistic, brave and unbreakable character.
    Oh, and there is a surprise for Annie, and I won’t tell you what it is, but it is so lovely.
    As for the other characters, they were pretty good in this installment. There are new characters that were easy to read and to enjoy.

    I was almost at the end, and I was biting my nails; it was all mystery! I wanted to know what would happen next; would that thing happen? Would that other? And finally, the end came. I was satisfied with the ending; it was a closed and kind of happy one (thinking that this was the second book of a trilogy).

    After knowing Perfect Lies was the last installment:
    My feelings for the characters hasn’t changed, I still like them. This new knowledge hasn’t changed what I felt while reading the book; it doesn’t make it less loveable.
    What I see different now is the ending of the book. When I was blind, I thought the end fitted perfectly with Perfect Lies, but now…it feels no longer the same. I don’t think this was the appropriate ending for a series like this one. It is really open, and not the one I was expecting.
    I strongly agree with one of the reviews, it should have had an epilogue. I want to know what would really happen with the sisters, not only imagine “what will be”.

    Another thing I’d like to warn you, it’s about jumping-forward-and-backward thing, at first is disorienting, but once you get used to it (like two chapters); it would feel normal and no longer annoying.

    Overall, I liked a lot Perfect Lies, not as much as Mind Games, but I enjoyed reading it. It was a perfect book, but not a perfect end for a series. I would recommend this series for those who like mystery, paranormal and dystopian. If you have read The Lost Girl by Sangu Mandanna, then you should try this one, you won’t regret it. If you don’t, you should still read it.

    Disclaimer: I have received this book trough Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. These are my own thoughts and haven’t been affected by a third party.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    PERFECT LIES continues Annie and Fia's quest to survive the Keane Foundation. Both girls are psychics who have skills that make them desirable tools for Phillip Keane. Fia has managed to rescue her blind sister and settle her with Lerner - a rival to the Keane Foundation before throwing in with Phillip's son James. James has told her that he wants to destroy his father's foundation and free the girls who are trapped doing Keane's bidding. Annie needs to figure out who she can trust in this new organization. Her visions of the future have become less frequent just when she needs them most. She is also tired of the being the one who needs to be protected and taken care of. The story was exciting as it built to a epic climax. The way the story was written demanded an experienced and sophisticated reader. It was told in the first person from both Annie's and Fia's point of view. Each chapter alternated the narrator. To make it even more complex, the story was not linear. Here are the titles of the first five chapters: FIA: Every DayANNIE: Four Months BeforeFIA: Five Days BeforeANNIE: Three and a Half Months BeforeFIA: Four Days BeforeIn each stream, we are counting down to some epic climactic event. We are given hints and visions and, in Annie's case, a clear view of what she sees happening. The story was fast-paced and compelling. Both Annie and Fia were characters who commanded my attention. I will admit that I was most drawn to Fia because of the emotional pain that she was suffering. Sophisticated readers will enjoy this sequel to MIND GAMES.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    RecommendedThis a continuation of the first book, Mind Games. Fia has made a lot of sacrifices to protect her sister, Annie. Fia has perfect instincts, but the choices and the visions are making her go crazy. Annie is blind, but she can see the future. She is not supposed to contact Fia because she is supposed to be dead so that the evil Keane Corporation leaves her alone. But Annie does not like what she sees in Fia’s future. Alliances crumble, people are not who they seem and corruption reigns.This book is interesting in that each chapter alternates between Fia and Annie’s point of view. Fia is scattered and beginning to feel helpless, which comes out in her point of view. Fia has lots of tough ethical and moral choices to make. Annie is the level headed one and tells the story as herself in a calm way. The book takes place as a countdown to the final event. Readers have to pay attention to the time and point of view. Also, it’s only the females in this book that have special abilities and the evil corporation is run by men. This could be interpreted as a commentary on today’s society and start interesting discussions.If you purchased Mind Games for your school library, then you have to purchase this book. I agree with the professional reviews and I think it’s written in a unique perspective. There is a lot action and romance, with a paranormal twist. Both Fia and Annie have love interests. There is nothing explicit or inappropriate for the high school reader in this book. This is a fun choice for free reading or vacation.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    A continuation to the first book, this book felt the same but just a little different in the plot twist.Plot: For me, the plot felt the same. The characters are going through the sea thing of on the run and trying to live on the down low. There are several factors with other characters that put their lives in danger. The story didn’t feel different but it did somewhat feel the same. The plot builds up nicely to more plot twists that keeps the reader entertained.Love: Both love interest did develop quite nicely especially for Annie. I like that in this story we get more Annie. It’s like the first book is Fia’s story and this one is Annie’s. The reader gets to see more of her emotions and thoughts. Their sister bond is stronger than ever even though the are separated. I adore how they each seamlessly protected each other no matter what.End: The ending is as expected and it does leave me wanting more. Even though the story is done, I feel as if there can be more. I’m happy with the sisters and what they fought for.This is a great story! Even though there are just two short stories, both of these stories carry a big punch. Perfect Lies is an great addition and a stunning ending.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    3.5 I wanted to read Perfect Lies because I enjoyed Mind Games, the first in the series. I liked Fia and Annie and their sisterly protective relationship and wanted to know what would happen next. The beginning was especially confusing for me because there was little to no recap and I did not remember many details from the first besides what I mentioned above. I was thrown a bit throughout the whole book because of the time jumps when it goes from one perspective to the other as well. But other than that, I was pleased to see that the love and fierce need to protect the other was still being developed and displayed in this one, even though the sisters are apart and working on same thing in different ways with different people. The new characters, especially Pixie really entertained me and I was glad for the distraction it provides for Fia, and how she keeps her on her toes as they form a friendship but Fia still has to decide if she can be trusted. I also really liked the romance that bloomed with Annie and a guy I won't mention or it will be a spoiler. They jumped to making out pretty quickly, or maybe it just seemed that way with the time jumps. But it didn't completely come from nowhere, and I think that it gave a lightness to the story where it is otherwise pretty dark. James is still a big enigma and I couldn't be sure if he could be trusted. I do know that he makes Fia feel both loved and comforted--happy, while at the same time unsure and wary of his motives and why he is gone all the time and what he may be keeping from her when he doesn't talk much. The action was nice and I like how they added a bit more on Annie's end by teaching her how to defend herself, something that I am wholeheartedly for especially when disabled or with a disadvantage. I figured it was also foreshadowing that she would use her new skills to help reunite her and Fia or to save a new friend. I will say that it kept my attention and it was a quick read. I feel like the ending was good, but I am hoping that there is another book, but not sure that there actually will be. I think that things were left a little open ended for me, even though you could argue that everything was tied up well enough. Bottom Line: Good sequel if a bit confusing.