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The biggest lies are the ones you tell yourself.

When gorgeous new American student, Carter, struts into class, Harley knows it's time to reinvent herself. Before long, she's shedding not only her weight but her friends, her family and the person she used to be. Betrayed by someone close to…

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1 author picked The Lies We Tell Ourselves as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This timely novel is very relateable with its themes of teen angst, bullying, body image, family dynamics, grief, and friendship.

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