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# Quick 5-hour binge read #2 in The Lying Game series Intriguing mystery & suspense The Lying Game #2: Never Have I Ever

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> 📖 Unlock the secrets they don’t want you to know — read The Lying Game #2 now!

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## Key Features

- • **Fast-Paced Mystery:** Perfect for busy millennials craving a gripping story in under 5 hours.
- • **Dive into the Drama:** Experience the addictive teen thriller that outshines PLL with every page turn.
- • **Psychological Depth:** Feel the protagonist’s confusion and paranoia through immersive inner dialogue.
- • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Join thousands of readers loving this #55 Teen & Young Adult Fiction hit.
- • **Exclusive Sequel Insight:** Unlock the full story beyond the canceled TV show’s cliffhanger.

## Overview

The Lying Game #2: Never Have I Ever by Sara Shepard is a bestselling teen mystery novel ranked #55 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Dating & Sex. This sequel deepens the suspense as Emma Paxton investigates her twin sister’s murder, blending psychological intrigue with fast-paced storytelling. Praised for its addictive plot and immersive inner dialogue, it’s a must-read for fans of teen drama and mystery eager to uncover the full story beyond the TV series.

## Description

desertcart.com: The Lying Game #2: Never Have I Ever: 9780061869730: Shepard, Sara: Books

Review: Great Series, Great Condition, Great Price - I LOVED this series. It was a million times better, in my opinion, than PLL and it’s so tragic that the show got canceled. I loved that I was able to read the books to get the full story after seeing the TV version end on somewhat of a cliffhanger. These books are great if you want to read a fun teen drama. The book also came in good condition and for a very reasonable price!
Review: Addictive; Good for the fans, but a Little Flat on characters. - In this installment of Sara Shepard's "The Lying Game" series, Emma Paxton finds herself delving deeper into the mysterious life of her- now dead- twin sister, Sutton Mercer. The unknown murderer seems to be watching her every step and she must carefully maneuver maintaining a low-key investigation into her sister's death whilst not alerting the killer to her intentions. In all honesty, this book is a bit slow. There's a lack of events happening and a lot of the plot happens inside Emma's or Sutton's head. Obviously, we're at a point in the story where many of her conclusions come from very little physical events and moreso the subtle words passed among the characters that are exacerbated to fit Emma/Sutton's own paranoia. The mix of inner dialogue and flashbacks paints the picture of Emma's mental state; she is a confused mess. In a genius way, it's as frustrating to the reader as it should be for our main character. This is honestly, Shepard's genius, creating a character in an extraneous situation that involves the reader in such a way that the reader ends up feeling similar emotions as to what the character is thinking. We're just as confused as Emma is. As shocking as some situations appear to be, readers may not be able to identify, but they can understand. Thankfully, the book does speed up throughout the second half. The book is enumerated with witty one-liners (though not as many as the last book, or anything in the PLL series), deranged plot twists, and unfortunately a severe lack of character development. Shepard seems to be relying on Emma's "every-girl" quality; she fits any role that is demanded of her (as is stated many times in TLG1). Unfortunately, Shepard uses this as a cop-out on any real character development for the live twin, Emma. Although her inner dialogue has many anecdotal sidenotes, her character is not as deeply developed as it was when first introduced in the series. On the other hand, the only character development seems to be that of Sutton as she is the one we are learning more and more about. Lastly, the characterization is subpar at best. Many of the characters are one-dimensional and exhibit the emotional range of a rock. I know, that's because they're all suspects, blah-blah, the minimal amount of development may also be Shepard's strategy throughout this book. As stated before, Emma's mind is in a state of overload and confusion of her "new " life that she has inherited, maybe the one dimensional characters are just that to Emma herself, and we as readers experience that. In conclusion, I would recommend this book for a quick read (took me <5 hours, with breaks in between). Fans of PLL and TLG1 may be slightly disappointed because of the lack of snark and character development and interaction. I have to say, reading a sequel that does not live up to its predecessor is slightly disappointing, but I'll take the loss to find out what happens next. Finally, a shout-out to desertcart Prime for fulfilling my order and sending me the book, the DAY it was released.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #123,600 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #62 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Dating & Sex (Books) #75 in Teen & Young Adult Mysteries & Detective Stories #115 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Girls' & Women's Issues (Books) |
| Book 2 of 6  | The Lying Game |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (719) |
| Dimensions  | 0.8 x 5.36 x 7.8 inches |
| Grade level  | 9 - 12 |
| ISBN-10  | 0061869732 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0061869730 |
| Item Weight  | 9 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 336 pages |
| Publication date  | July 31, 2012 |
| Publisher  | HarperCollins |
| Reading age  | 14 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Series, Great Condition, Great Price
*by M***R on September 9, 2019*

I LOVED this series. It was a million times better, in my opinion, than PLL and it’s so tragic that the show got canceled. I loved that I was able to read the books to get the full story after seeing the TV version end on somewhat of a cliffhanger. These books are great if you want to read a fun teen drama. The book also came in good condition and for a very reasonable price!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Addictive; Good for the fans, but a Little Flat on characters.
*by S***A on August 4, 2011*

In this installment of Sara Shepard's "The Lying Game" series, Emma Paxton finds herself delving deeper into the mysterious life of her- now dead- twin sister, Sutton Mercer. The unknown murderer seems to be watching her every step and she must carefully maneuver maintaining a low-key investigation into her sister's death whilst not alerting the killer to her intentions. In all honesty, this book is a bit slow. There's a lack of events happening and a lot of the plot happens inside Emma's or Sutton's head. Obviously, we're at a point in the story where many of her conclusions come from very little physical events and moreso the subtle words passed among the characters that are exacerbated to fit Emma/Sutton's own paranoia. The mix of inner dialogue and flashbacks paints the picture of Emma's mental state; she is a confused mess. In a genius way, it's as frustrating to the reader as it should be for our main character. This is honestly, Shepard's genius, creating a character in an extraneous situation that involves the reader in such a way that the reader ends up feeling similar emotions as to what the character is thinking. We're just as confused as Emma is. As shocking as some situations appear to be, readers may not be able to identify, but they can understand. Thankfully, the book does speed up throughout the second half. The book is enumerated with witty one-liners (though not as many as the last book, or anything in the PLL series), deranged plot twists, and unfortunately a severe lack of character development. Shepard seems to be relying on Emma's "every-girl" quality; she fits any role that is demanded of her (as is stated many times in TLG1). Unfortunately, Shepard uses this as a cop-out on any real character development for the live twin, Emma. Although her inner dialogue has many anecdotal sidenotes, her character is not as deeply developed as it was when first introduced in the series. On the other hand, the only character development seems to be that of Sutton as she is the one we are learning more and more about. Lastly, the characterization is subpar at best. Many of the characters are one-dimensional and exhibit the emotional range of a rock. I know, that's because they're all suspects, blah-blah, the minimal amount of development may also be Shepard's strategy throughout this book. As stated before, Emma's mind is in a state of overload and confusion of her "new " life that she has inherited, maybe the one dimensional characters are just that to Emma herself, and we as readers experience that. In conclusion, I would recommend this book for a quick read (took me <5 hours, with breaks in between). Fans of PLL and TLG1 may be slightly disappointed because of the lack of snark and character development and interaction. I have to say, reading a sequel that does not live up to its predecessor is slightly disappointing, but I'll take the loss to find out what happens next. Finally, a shout-out to Amazon Prime for fulfilling my order and sending me the book, the DAY it was released.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Series
*by K***L on August 19, 2021*

It was a fantastic series. Kept me on the edge of my seat. You feel sorry for Emma who is living in a world of fear and chaos. There is only has one person she can share her true self and feelings with. The end takes a shocking turn. I did however suspect who the suspected the killer it was only a gut feeling I had. There was never anything pointing to them until their identity is exposed.

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