[FINISHED] The Secrets of Lily Graves by Sarah Strohmeyer

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Title: The Secrets of Lily Graves

Author: Sarah Strohmeyer

Publisher: Balzer + Bray

Date of Publication: May 13, 2014

With the intrigue of Pretty Little Liars and plenty of romance, bestselling author Sarah Strohmeyer weaves a story of secrets and lies—set in a funeral parlor.

Growing up in a house of female morticians, Lily Graves knows all about buried secrets. She knows that perfect senior-class president Erin Donohue isn’t what she seems. She knows why Erin’s ex-boyfriend, hot football player Matt Houser, broke up with her. And she also knows that, even though she says she and Matt are just friends, there is something brewing between them—something Erin definitely did not like.

But secrets, even ones that are long buried, have a way of returning to haunt their keeper.

So when Erin is found dead the day after attacking Lily in a jealous rage, Lily's and Matt’s safe little lives, and the lives of everyone in their town of Potsdam, begin to unravel. And their relationship—which grew from innocent after-school tutoring sessions to late-night clandestine rendezvous—makes them both suspects.

As her world crumbles around her, Lily must figure out the difference between truth and deception, genuine love and a web of lies. And she must do it quickly, before the killer claims another victim.

Schedule

June 9

Cassandra of the enigma of herself - Review

June 11

Nina of The Bookish Confections - Excerpt

June 12

Mary Ann of Teen Readers' Diary - Excerpt

June 13

Dianne of Oops! I Read A Book Again - Excerpt

[FINISHED] Smart Girls Get What They Want by Sarah Strohmeyer

Thank you to JB and National Book Store for the review copy!

Title: Smart Girls Get What They Want

Author: Sarah Strohmeyer

Publisher: Balzer + Bray

Date of Publication: March 26, 2013

Gigi, Bea, and Neerja are best friends and total overachievers. Even if they aren't the most popular girls in school, they aren't too worried. After all, real life will begin once they get to their Ivy League colleges. But when an unexpected event proves they're missing out on the full high-school experience, it's time to come out of the honors lounge and into the spotlight. The trio makes a pact: They will each take on their greatest challenge and totally rock it.

Gigi decides to run for student rep, but she'll have to get over her fear of public speaking—and go head-to-head with gorgeous California Will. Bea used to be one of the best skiers around, until she was derailed; it could be time for her to take the plunge again. And Neerja loves the drama club but has always stayed behind the scenes—until now.

These friends are determined to show the world that smart girls really can get what they want—but that might mean getting way more attention than they ever bargained for. . .

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