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I have had this book on my TBR pile for ages and heard such good things about it but just haven't got round to reading it myself yet! Hopefully I will soon.

I received this book from the mumsnet giveaway and was excited to read the book as id heard good things about it. I was expecting to really enjoy this book but I found the book and the style it was written in really hard to get into and as a result I lost interest pretty early on in the book. I found that I didn't really care for any of the characters as I don't feel I ever really got to know them and the storylines throughout the book seemed to be all over the place which isn't helpful when I wasn't enjoying the book in the first place. The only time I felt any emotion during the book was for the poor dogs! The ending kept me gripped a lot more than the rest of the book however it still wasn't a great shock like I was led to believe it would be. I'm glad it was told straight though as I'd waited a long 200 pages for that and had considered starting a new book numerous times whilst trying to finish this one. Overall I was very disappointed, I usually enjoy this type of book but the writing style and lack of storylines in everything but the last twenty five pages made it a very tedious read. Thank you for the book however I'm glad it's finished now as I've been reading it for weeks!

sounds like it could be good.

We read this, both myself and my teenagers. Yes, there was a twist at the end which was unexpected. However it was always leading up to something throughout. I'm afraid I found the book rather melancholic and I simply didn't take to the moaning of the rather privileged characters it centred around. My teenagers put this one to one side too a few chapters in.

my son really enjoyed it, i started it but not really my cup of tea

I found this a quick and easy read, but failed to be engaged by any of the main characters (although I appreciate I am far from the target market). My 14 year old daughter, who is usually an avid reader, read up to chapter 4 and said while she would probably finish the book at some point, she was not gripped by it and was not interested in the fate of the characters.

i would love this - thanks

I really enjoyed this, a great story based on a group of teenagers on their family island- - priveleged lifestyle but with plenty of dramas and neurocies.

Book with a twist. I enjoyed the involvement from my own thoughts and agree with others didn't see that end! Good read

I have started reading it and It's hard to put down. Don't want to read this thread in case of spoilers. It's good stuff so far.

Would have loved to read this on my recent summer holiday. Could have shared with my teenage daughter, Ellen x

Yes I have and very enjoyable as well but my daughters are a bit less interested in reading at the moment...sure they would be interested if I won the vouchers though.

Sounds really interesting! Would love to read!

im a massive book worm would rather read than watch tele! I do find this book caputvating and honestly couldn't put it down!!

I'd like to read it as would eldest daughter

I have now finished this book and found that I liked it alot, full of the self righteous knowledge of all teenagers. I didnt see the ending coming so it was a pleasant surprise to be bamboozled. My daughter is working through hers and I will post more when I have her opinion :)

I think it's probably a good book for teenagers. I read it very quickly and thought it was well plotted and cleverly constructed though the twist was rather unbelievable. The author's style was a bit grating, but, again, she is writing for young adults (for example, the way she summed up characters in three words: "Johnny. He is beach, muscles and snark" - obviously not an exact quotation as I don't have the book to hand).

It's a wonderful book, very skilfully written twist.
I like twists that make perfect sense once you know them.

A bit of a slow start and too many characters to make it an easy read. However, "We were liars" was an interesting read with an exciting and unexpected ending that I never saw coming.

I did find it offensive that the author named two of the dogs "Prince Phillip" & "Fatima". Poor choice of names in my view.

DD enjoyed this book and I read it quite quickly on a day off. I found it enjoyable and engaging, with some interesting twists. It's a great book to get teens engaged with reading.

Yes we did.....we are all liars :-)

I was lucky enough to win the review copies. I've just finished reading it myself and thought it was excellent as an adult book, let alone for teenagers, though I did guess the twist at the end before I got there! It is very well written; the privileged American background is alien without being alienating & the characters are genuinely sympathetic without being improbably likeable. I shall watch out for more work by Emily Lockhart.

just finished this book. it was ok but is aimed more at young adults so didnt expect a brilliant read for an adult. still it was ok.

great book, I read it recently