The Lies She Tells

When Falling In Love Means Faking It

Romance - Comedy
281 Pages
Reviewed on 12/11/2024
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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

The Lies She Tells by Alex Woolf is a delightful romantic comedy that explores the complex world of modern relationships. The story centers on Kay, a witty and resourceful librarian, who constructs an elaborate double life as a means of escaping her past. Her carefully crafted facade becomes increasingly complicated when she falls for Dan, who happens to be the brother of her online romantic connection. As Kay navigates the tangled web of her own making, the novel delivers a hilarious and heartwarming exploration of love, honesty, and self-discovery. Woolf demonstrates exceptional comedic talent in this narrative, which is both laugh-out-loud funny and deeply emotive in all the right ways. The world of modern relationships is on full display with no stone left unturned.

I was completely charmed by Kay's character, whose endearing flaws and witty inner dialogue make her instantly relatable to anyone who has ever wanted to make big changes in their life. Alex Woolf's sharp comedic timing and keen observation of modern emotional dynamics create a story that feels both fresh and authentic, and there's some really cracking dialogue that you'll want to read again and again just for the sheer wit of it. The author also skillfully balances a sense of humor with genuine depth, ensuring that the comedy never comes at the expense of character development, but is always a light moment to brighten some of the more serious, honest moments. The portrayal of Kay's journey of self-discovery is both amusing and poignant, inviting us to laugh with her while also reflecting on the complexities of personal growth and being honest in a world that encourages us to hide so much of ourselves. Overall, I enthusiastically recommend The Lies She Tells to readers seeking a romantic comedy that offers both substantial humor and a genuine, realistic core.

Emma Megan

The Lies She Tells by Alex Woolf is a hilarious and gripping romantic comedy. It follows Kay, a 24-year-old librarian who traps herself in a web of lies that can ruin her love life. Kay meets a guy on a dating site but wants nothing serious with him. Her profile picture is fake, thus, she must keep it casual. However, when he sends her a picture of him and his older brother, she becomes more intrigued by the older brother; he seems like her dream guy. Not wanting anyone to discover her real identity, Kay creates an alter ego, a better and more desirable version of herself, and decides to pursue the older brother. From now on, she must keep up with every lie she tells and with her alter ego. Will it be worth it for her to become a master of lies and deception? Will her real identity ever be discovered? If so, will she lose her dream guy?

The Lies She Tells: When Falling In Love Means Faking It by Alex Woolf is an entertaining, intriguing, and heartfelt novel. It perfectly combines the thrill of becoming someone else with the psychological consequences of living a double life. It's the kind of modern love story you don't want to miss and that you'll love for the smiles it puts on your face. This book reminds us that even though deception in romantic relationships is differentially motivated, it has big consequences. I highly recommend this book as it touches on themes of mother-daughter relationships, sibling relationships, abandonment, breakup, deception, real love, and living a double life.

Anne-Marie Reynolds

In The Lies She Tells: When Falling In Love Means Faking It by Alex Woolf, Kay is a librarian, but she’s not so straight and narrow when it comes to love. She tries to ghost her last online partner, but it doesn’t quite work out how she expects. When she meets his brother and falls for him – hard – her life spirals out of control. Her alter ego, Elaine, comes out to play with Dan while her true self has to stay hidden from Jeremy but it’s hard to keep up the lies and deception. As her life begins to unravel, she has to make a choice – continue lying or step into the light and take a risk. Can she leave her past behind, or will it come back to bite her?

The Lies She Tells: When Falling In Love Means Faking It by Alex Woolf is romantic comedy at its finest. It will have you laughing out loud all the way through as you follow Kay and her alter ego in her quest for real love. This book is well-written, and it draws you in from the start, keeping you hanging onto every word. When each chapter ends, you’ll want to read just a little bit more. You’ll want to know how the main character gets out of the holes she digs herself into and whether she finally decides to come clean and live the life she really wants. This is a fun read, full of witty, clever dialog, and you’ll run through a whole gamut of emotions. Very enjoyable and highly recommended for anyone who wants to forget about real life for a while and lose themselves in someone else’s life.