Best Liars in Riverview

336 pages

English language

Published Nov. 14, 2022 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.

ISBN:
978-0-316-27672-6
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5 stars

The Best Liars in Riverview is Lin Thompson's wondrous debut novel of friendship, belonging, found-family, acceptance and hope both in oneself and others.

I was so glad I was given an opportunity to review such a beautifully written book with vivid world-building, characters that the reader will undoubtedly relate to both for good and bad reasons. The Best Liars in Riverview is a tale that will stay with you, and make you smile and perhaps cry - I know certain things within the book especially in regards to Joel's life had me crying and longing to hug this poor boy who is bullied from all sides for being simply who he is, even as he works so hard to work just who he is.

Everyone in life at some point or another, and even sometimes several times during their lifetime will ask one question. 'Who am I?' and more and …

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