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The Lie That Binds Paperback – June 13, 2022

by Amy Argent (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 116 ratings
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I am a liar.

I lie to protect myself.

I lie because I’m terrified.

I lie to keep a secret that would destroy everything in my life if everyone knew.

Holly is the new girl at school and my unwilling lab partner. She hates me because I’m one of the popular guys—one of the bullies who terrorize the unfortunate and the unpopular. For me, it’s who I’ve had to become to keep anyone from getting too close—close enough to see right through me.

When Holly finds out my secret, I have to do whatever it takes to keep her quiet—even if it means telling the most damaging lie of all—the one I tell myself.
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  1. Print length
    438 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    June 13, 2022
  4. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.99 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1736940546
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1736940549
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"There are so many emotions in this story. It makes you laugh, cry, hope, sigh. It will take you back to your teenage years. You will relive the emotional rollercoaster of that time in your life. This is a must read that you can't put down." - Julie, Goodreads

"I could not stop reading this book. This is an exploration of all that motivates the young as they navigate the waters to reach adulthood along with a smattering of education. It shines a light on the invisible burdens that are not so easily recognized by the world at large. Not all handicaps are visible, and the ones we place on our own hearts may do the most damage. I think this book could start a hundred important conversations." - Rebekah, Goodreads

"I love love love loved this book! Holly and Nathan together are epic! This may have been the first book that I've read from Amy Argent, but it definitely will not be the last!!" - Lesley, Goodreads

"Liar, liar, this guy's on fire. I gotta love a good HS not-so-good-friends to lovers trope! Loved it, Ms Agrent! Thank you! Happy to leave this 5-star review. Heart happy." - J. R., Goodreads

"I really can't put into words the impact this book has had on me. The Lie That Binds is a book I will not soon forget!" - Barb, BookBub

About the Author

Amy Argent is an avid reader and writer of contemporary romance. Amy can honestly say she writes day and night -clinical trial documents as a medical writer by day and contemporary romance as a novelist by night . . . and possibly into the wee hours of the morning. She has a PhD in Genetics that she agonized entirely too much over, but it did result in a fascinating day job-the details of which tend to creep into her fiction.Amy can be found in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband, two teenagers, and two hedgehogs, where she's most likely planning her next departure from reality -destination: Dragon Con, the closest Renaissance Faire, or the nearest book.Amy has always been fascinated by the many ways people cope with the human condition. Her stories explore the emotional journey we take when adversity drastically changes life's course, but being an eternal optimist, she's found her niche in soulful stories with silver linings. In truth, they can always be found if one is willing to look for them.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Turning Tree Press (June 13, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 438 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1736940546
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1736940549
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.99 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 116 ratings

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Amy Argent is an avid reader and writer of contemporary romance. Amy can honestly say she writes day and night —clinical trial documents as a medical writer by day and contemporary romance as a novelist by night . . . and possibly into the wee hours of the morning. She has a PhD in Genetics that she agonized entirely too much over, but it did result in a fascinating day job—the details of which tend to creep into her fiction.

Amy can be found in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband, two teenagers, and two hedgehogs, where she’s most likely planning her next departure from reality —destination: Dragon Con, the closest Renaissance Faire, or the nearest book.

Amy has always been fascinated by the many ways people cope with the human condition. Her stories explore the emotional journey we take when adversity drastically changes life’s course, but being an eternal optimist, she’s found her niche in soulful stories with silver linings. In truth, they can always be found if one is willing to look for them.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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116 global ratings
Drama, hormones & more!
4 Stars
Drama, hormones & more!
Lies, betrayal, teenage hormones, high school drama, bullying, and the effects of a serious medical condition makes for a very dramatic storyline.Holly finds herself at a new high school, trying to fit in with the in-crowd. She finds the popular crowd are not welcoming but one handsome guy catches her eye. She quickly learns that this handsome fella is a bit mysterious due to his strange absences. This pet of the story quickly gave me Twilight/Edward Cullen vibes for a few seconds. Holly soon learns that although this guy is handsome, he’s definitely a jerk.Nathan is the mysterious guy that has caught Holly’s attention and he has a secret. By accident, Holly learns of his secret which could have devastating circumstances for Nathan if she chooses to leak the information to their fellow high school students. Nathan has to decide how to handle the issue and to what extent he will protect his secret. Drama ensues.I found the book to be a fast read and enjoyed the character building. The author did a great job representing the behavior and actions of a bunch of hormonal teenagers.Hang in to your seats while this roller coaster of emotions hit you from beginning to end.I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.
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Maria
5.0 out of 5 stars great "back to basics" young adult writing
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
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No trendy topics, just good storytelling. The "secret" is revealed to the reader very early on in the book, so no surprises jumping out later on. This book is about loyalty and about fear of rejection and trust... both trusting someone to keep a secret and trusting the person with the secret. At it's core, it's a 'boy meets girl' (or rather a 'girl meets boy') YA book and that is refreshing.
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Jessica Condra
4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing, well written
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2022
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This was a solid book with a good, intriguing storyline that keeps your attention. There was a lot of depth to the characters, especially the main characters, Holly and Nathan. Holly, new to town wants to fit in, but is immediately rejected but the popular group. Even so, she is still interested in Nathan and learns he’s been keeping a secret. Will it all unravel? Can real relationships be built on secrets and lies?

This was a well-written, interesting story. The authors writing style reels the reader in and the topics covered within the story are relevant to teen life today. I could see this being a popular read among teens and young adults for that reason. I was engaged in the story all the way through and enjoyed it overall.
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Kirchersmiles
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022
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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent

5 ++++++ Stars

When someone says you have a way with words, it's awesome, but when I say this author has a way with words it is the absolute definition of the phrase! She doesn't just write words, she adds feelings in each one that makes every scene feel so real and genuine! I am in awe, and can not wait to read more from this author! I can not believe this is only her 3rd book. Her Embracing Tomorrow duet floored me and one clicking this one was a no brainer.

I loved this story. I have enjoyed some YA books and series in my years of reading although they are not my go to for choosing my next book. I knew I had to read this one though after her first two. Holly and Nathan stole my heart both separately and together as a couple. The subject matter of this book made it hard for these two to have a normal high school relationship and they moved into circumstances that even an older couple would have trouble navigating. I fell in love with Holly’s misfit friends.. Lucy flat out scared me but I loved her!! I think though my favorite character in this story besides Nathan and Holly had to be Evan..

This was so well written and felt so real. This author can write interactions between characters as good if not better than seasoned authors with hundreds of published books!

I loved everything about it, even when it had me so mad I wanted to scream and even when I had tears rolling down my cheeks. Can not wait for more by this author!!!
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M. Patterson
4.0 out of 5 stars High School is Hell
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022
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This is the third release by Amy. This was a quick read and I really enjoyed it.

Tropes: Fake relationship (sorta), opposites attract, and even a little Grumpy/Sunshine.

Set in high school, Nathan will do anything to protect his secret. Even pretend to be into the one person outside of his family that knows his secret. What happens when she finds out the ugly truth?

Fun yet serious. Sweet with a little spice.

If you haven't given this author a chance yet, you should check out her books.
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Tanya Wall
3.0 out of 5 stars YA Romance with all the Feels
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2022
Think back to your high school days, when you wanted to be part of the popular crowd or at least keep out of their way so they didn't target you. The Lie that Binds takes you back there. The cool crowd is cool. Nobody wants others to know they are different. The cliques are real.

When Holly moves to town, she just wants to fit in, but finds that the group she wants to fit in with are unkind and downright mean. She sees Nathan and instantly wants to connect with him, but he is in that group that she is actively trying to stay away from. Little does Nathan know, she is going to change his life - she is going to understand him a level nobody in the high school understands him. He has a secret and does everything he can to keep it from getting out.

This story has love, romance, steam and friendship. If you want to take a ride back in time to relive your high school days, the excitement of first love, and drama, give it a read!
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Laikyn Meng
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
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Incredible bout of storytelling. A passionate project with imperfect characters finding their way.
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MrsGuk14
5.0 out of 5 stars YA read, kept me engrossed from start to finish
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022
High school is heavy on secrets, lies, friendships, loyalties, the strength of kids dealing with adult situations, pretending and emotions. This book focuses on all of those things and also shares stuff in a way that is eternally relevant to teenagers and the stressors of high school.

Holly is new in Oregon, freshly transplanted from Texas after her mom died. Nathan is one of the popular guys leading the clique of their class. While generally an outsider, when Holly sees Nathan, she can't stop staring at how beautiful he is...until he opens his mouth. It turns out Nathan hangs with bullies and IS a bully to students like her.

Holly daydreams about becoming one of them and running her fingers through Nathan's wild hair, but her attempt is shot down. When she befriends Megan and the Gothlet, she has found her group. Unfortunately, her group of friends is one of Nathan and his cliques favorite targets. After Nathan makes an inexcusable decision to humiliate one of her friends, Holly has had ENOUGH. High schools are the same all over, you know? The bullies and jocks and popular people seek out the outsiders, and she refuses to let her new friends be diminished by hateful people.

Holly, normally quiet, catches Nathan at his locker and lets him have it - it turns into quite a screaming match. After Nathan runs away, angry, Holly is NOT finished with this conversation and follows him, only to find him hiding in a classroom and in trouble. Before she knows what is happening, she finds herself helping him...the only student besides his brother to know his secret. Originally, Nathan starts trying to build a relationship with her to ensure his secret gets kept, but in time, they genuinely enjoy each others company. The rest of the book is weaving their way through trials and tribulations of high school, great internal monologue, getting to know one another, and so much courage.

Quick read, as I was invested in this story. I really enjoyed it.
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Angela Hayes
3.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing cover.
Reviewed in Australia on June 23, 2022
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3 Stars

The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent is a YA contemporary romance story with a strong emphasis on secrets and lies, high school politics/ pressure/angst/drama, trying to fit in, popular kids vs the unpopular, mean girls, cliques, emotion, fear, baggage, and more. I really wanted to love this book far more than I did. I felt so annoyed at times while reading it, and really wanted to shake the characters out of frustration. I didn’t connect with the characters as well as I would have hoped, and this made it difficult to invest in them and the outcome of the story. There seemed to be (for me) a lot of repetition that pulled me out of the story, then, as well, the flow of the story lagged/dragged in parts. This is not a typical reaction from me to one of Ms. Argents stories, as I loved her other books- so I will definitely be going back to revisit this book in a week or two and see if I still feel the same way, or if, perhaps, I was just having an off day when I read it.

Thank you, Any Argent!
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Joey
5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5/5
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2023
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I picked this up having read the blurb and decided that it sounded like a pretty thrilling read, and I wasn’t disappointed. Bad guy and good girl tropes are strong in this one I adored the dynamic between Holly and Nathan. I loved watching them fall in love and everything that went with it. Argent has a way of making the characters feel real, pulling you along for the journey and loving every second of it. The book was amazing from start to finish and the only reason I took a break from reading was to get some sleep. Overall, an amazing story and one that I think will appeal to most readers.
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