The Itsy Bitsy Liar

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The Itsy Bitsy Liar
Publisher Name
Independently Published
Age Range
13+
Release Date
February 16, 2023
ISBN13
979-8371770202
ISBN10 or ASIN
      
What if the itsy bitsy spider could only weave a web of lies?

Lacey Arachne has been cursed since she was a child to only speak lies and wants nothing more than to keep it unknown. As a common handmaiden, she’s learned how to navigate her twisted words fairly well. But that all changes when her mistress makes her switch places with her in the prince’s bride competition.
Unable to refuse her mistress’s plans, Lacey is forced to play the role of a noble and compete in a competition she has no interest in winning. Well, at least that’s the lie she tells herself after she meets the charming Prince Carlex...
With the punishment for impersonating a noble being death, Lacey must blend in with the other competitors at all costs. But how does a bold-faced liar avoid standing out amongst scrutinizing eyes? Especially when her childhood enemy certainly doesn’t seem keen on letting her go unnoticed... Can Lacey untangle herself from the webs she’s crafted? Or will she be doomed to fall with the coming storm?

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1 review
Magic and Lies
Overall rating
 
4.3
Writing Style
 
4.0
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
From the title, this book intrigued me. The concept is unique, with a mixture of Greek myths, such as Arachne, Goose Girl, Princess, and Pea. Manning wove together a perfect story that was satisfying yet held many surprises. I especially enjoyed all the wordplay involved since the main character could only lie. The characters were well-developed. Each essential character had a backstory that helped explain their current motives. Even the villain was interesting. There are a few characters that I would love to see more of, like Evie and the Blood Princess. They seem like they have fascinating stories of their own.
Audiobook Review: The story was so easy to listen to; each chapter unfolded and kept me engrossed to know what would happen next. It is the mark of a great narrator when you don't want to stop listening to the story and can easily pick it up and fall back into the story without getting confused or forgetting where you were in the story.
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