Seven Little Secrets by K.L. Gore

Release: June 10, 2017
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Reedale Karma Press
Source: RABT Book Tours
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WINNER IN THE YOUNG ADULT NOVEL CATEGORY OF THE NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDS.

Seven popular high school cheerleaders. Seven distinctive lives. Seven little secrets. And the truth that haunts them all.

In the first place, The Janes have everything: beauty, brains, a secure future. So why did co-captain Natalie Greene trade her perfect life for eternal sleep? Nevertheless, her teammates hold pieces of the puzzle. But putting the parts together means revealing defects and vulnerabilities.

And when you’re a Jane, you’re flawless.

Consequently, an afternoon of mourning turns into a day of disclosures. In effect, this is a day that challenges the teammates to discover the true meaning of friendship.

About the Author:

K.L. Gore lives in a small New York State town with her two amazing children and two semi-annoying cats. When she’s not writing books, she’s baking cookies. So once a year, she eats homemade cookies. Although K.L. wrote her first unpublished novel at thirteen, she only began considering writing as a profession when her play, Markedly, Something Blue, was performed on the college stage to an enthusiastic audience.

Since then, she has spent years studying the craft of writing while penning several more novels. Besides, her short stories have appeared in Beginnings and Cicada. Also, she has taught creative writing through Greece Community Education and facilitates a monthly writer’s workshop at her local Barnes and Noble bookstore. You can find her on Twitter: @K_L_Gore and on her K.L. Gore Facebook page or read her posts and sign up for her newsletter on her website: www.klgore.com..

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Seven Little Secrets Review:

When I started reading “Seven Little Secrets,” I thought it would be a young adult mystery that spoke about how Natalie died and if it included a murder mystery. However, the story turned out to be something different, and in a way, made me appreciate it more. It’s a story about how a group of girls reveal their secrets after Natalie’s death and come to terms with what they have done.

Firstly, I adored the way the author told the story. All the characters brought a new perspective to their relationship with Natalie. Brynn was my favorite, and I liked her backstory with Nick and the tough time with her stepsisters. Similarly, I also like Tina and her complex relationship with Natalie. Even though Tina got on my nerves sometimes, my heart went out to her towards the end. Sasha and Haley also had intriguing backstories. Probably the weakest one was Gigi, perhaps because she did not get prominence compared to the others.

Moreover, the author also covers topics like rape, body shaming, and other relevant issues. Natalie’s diary entries were the highlights of the tale, and I thought the author portrayed her emotions realistically. The entire story is beautiful and heartbreaking and makes you think twice about the company you keep.

However, the only downside to the tale was the pacing. It was a bit slow for my taste sometimes, especially the repeated conversations the characters have, like Danni trying to impress Mr. Harrison.

Overall, “Seven Little Secrets” turned out to be a beautiful book that turned out to be much better than I thought. I encourage anyone who loves contemporary YA to give it a chance.