Saturday, August 18, 2012

If I Lie by Corrine Jackson Review

Everyone, always remember there is hope. 

Today I am reviewing an unforgettable book:

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If I Lie by Corinne Jackson
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Publication Date: August 28th, 2012 
Source: PulseIt.com
Rating: 5/5 RAVING STARS
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I am amazed at how breathless I am after finishing If I Lie by Corinne Jackson. This story is about Sophie Topher Quinn. Quinn's boyfriend Carey is a soldier stationed in Afghanistan. He was home for awhile for the summer. Carey told Quinn a huge secret that he made her promise not to tell anyone. A promise that Quinn has protected with her life. Its the middle of Quinn's senior year when the story begins. Quinn and everyone else in her small town has just found out the Carey is MIA. To make things worst for Quinn is everyone thinking Quinn cheated on Carey. In reality there is more to Quinn's story than what appears on the outside. It is also the story about the results of Quinn's mother cheating on her father when she was eleven.

Quinn’s story is full of passion, heartbreak, the power of a promise and the struggle to stay strong while being oppressed no matter what. It is a story that I will never forget. I feel aching pain as I dwell in every struggle Quinn faced. I wished every moment that her amazing best friend Carey could have been their to help her. If he had been there all the horrible things that happened to Quinn would not happen. Despite Carey never being in the present for the most of the book, all the flashbacks reveal that he truly care for Quinn more than anyone else in the world.

It is heartbreaking watching and learning every secret Quinn had to keep. This book flawlessly stitched what happened in the past together with the present. I felt no head-jerk as the story weaved from present to past. The truth of Carey and Quinn's secret and of what really happened during the summer is heartwarming. Tears spill thinking about the bad luck they both faced. For the separation they endured throughout this book. 

I constantly wanted to bang Quinn’s head for being too stubborn to admit the truth. Quinn is self-less in her love for Carey. I understand why she kept her secret but I wish she did not. I ached as she felt self-loathing. Every feeling Quinn feels is raw, rich and moving. I desperately wish I could have put a warm quilt over Quinn. I completely understood her disgust for her mom and dad. Her mom left her and never came back till her senior year in high school (the middle of the book). Her dad pretends she never exists and is distasteful towards her because he thinks Quinn cheated on Carey. Quinn's whole life is dysfunctional and I amazed at how well she stays strong no matter what. 

I cannot write this review without mentioning George. George is a true role model and friend to Quinn. George is a snarky and elderly Veteran of the Vietnam War who is currently at the VA Medical Center where Quinn volunteers. He never believes the flammable rumors of Quinn. He constantly brings joy to her life and cares for Quinn like she was his own daughter. 

George is funny. George is loveable. George is delightful. 

This is a story about hope. A story about promise. A story about regret. Most of all, a story about love. A story about remembering who you are in face of adversity. One mistake can lead to heartbreak. One moment.

Like Quinn remarked, “Sometimes a moment defines your, defines how people see you the rest of your life.” (Jackson 249)

Remember to always have hope and to keep those who truly know you, truly love you close. That is this unforgettable book true legacy to me.  

Thanks for reading!
Buy If I Lie on August 28th!!!!!!!

27 comments:

  1. This is such an amazing review of what sounds to be a brilliant book! I'm so glad it's so moving and beautiful, I've been hoping it would be! I can't wait to read about these characters and find out the real story.

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  2. Wow. This sounds like a beautiful read! I love books that can make you feel so many different emotions. Great review!

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  3. I love beautiful and emotional books. It seems like this book definitely is. I have been wondering about this book for a while, but this is the first review I have read on it. It sounds fantastic!! Great review!

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  4. This definitely sounds like a great book! Love the way books leave such powerful emotions with you . . . anyway great review!

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  5. Sounds like a very emotional and compelling book. I'm really curious about Carey's secret now and I wanna see how Quinn overcome all those obstacles. Thanks for the lovely review, Rachel. Just added this on my pile. :)

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  6. Gosh, this sounds like such a beautiful, emotional, and heart-wrenching tale, Rachel! I've been curious about this novel ever since I saw its black-and-white eye-catching cover, but now I want to pick it up immediately! It seems so powerful and I definitely want to get to know these characters now! Wonderful review, Rachel! :D

    ~Keertana
    Ivy Book Bindings

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  7. Beautiful review for a book I have been dying to read. I am even more excited to pick up my copy now. Thank you. :)

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  8. Obviously this book spoke to you! It sounds like a complex and fantastic read. I am dying to know what the big secret is, and if Carey is okay and I want to meet George! I will be on the lookout!

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  9. This sounds heart-wrenching and beautiful. Quinn sounds like an amazing character that I'd just want to wrap up in a warm hug. A truly gorgeous review, Rachel. :)

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  10. great to hear this has a wonderful parental figure
    gr8 review

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  11. Wow, this sounds pretty intense. I don't think I'm quite in the mood to read something like this yet, but I will definitely keep it in mind for later. It sounds incredibly touching! Lovely review, Rachel. :)

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  12. This sounds like the most emotional read! I just love tearjerkers and I love books that are relatable with likable characters. I definitely have to check this one out ASAP! I'm so glad you liked it and great review!

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  13. Oh wow, this sounds INCREDIBLE. You're already making me feel such a connection to Quinn, my heart is breaking for her too! I can only imagine what the actual book will make me feel. This sounds so fantastically well written and definitely a book to make you feel. This is the first review I've read for it and I'm not a thousand times more excited to read it. So thank you for the amazing review!

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  14. This story has been on my radar for a while and I can't wait to read it. I'm wondering what the secret is. I feel bad for Quinn being ostracized for misconceptions. I think I would've felt like shaking her to make her tell the truth. Wonderful review Rachel. :)

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  15. I really really want to read this book!Carry and Quinn's relationship sounds beautiful and yes, I really want to know the secret too! I really love the title too because I think it really reflects the book even though I haven't read it!

    Absolutely can't wait to read If I Lie! Thank you for the AMAZING review, Rachel! ♥ It's unforgettable ;)

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  16. Oh god! o.O It sounds SO CUTEEE *-* It has soldiers and I loveeeeeeee soldiers, seriously XDDD. Omg omg I have to read it :D amazing review ^^

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  17. WOW Rache, great review. I love the feeling when a book touches your heart and moves you, and I can't wait to read this! I have a feeling that it's going to go down in my list of unforgettable books too. George seems like the perfect best friend! I wish he was mine. :P

    Lovely review, Rache! <33

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  18. Beautiful review Rachel, this has been on my wishlist for ages! So I'm so glad that you loved it too! I'm definitely reading this asap! :)

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  19. I can't wait to read this one and your review just confirms how good it is! I'm so glad you liked it. You totally have me dying to know what the secret is now! Ughh. :) Great review, Rachel! And I love that quote about a moment leading to heartbreak. I think I'm going to like this one!

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  20. I am so very curious to find out what all of the secrets are! This is a book I've had my eye on for a while and I hope to be able to read it soon.

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  21. This is such a beautiful review, Rachel! The book sounds like an emotional rollercoaster and I'm relly eager to find out what secrets the characters are hiding... I want to meet Quinn so badly. I'm always in awe of characters who pull through everything in spite of difficult times and if Quinn's had a tough life, I want to go on her journey with her too.

    Lovely review, Rachel <3

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  22. I love that you mentioned this as your favorite 2012 release and I totally get what you meant about it changing constantly, it does for me too. I'm usually not a fan of combine-past-with-present books, but in this case, seeing that it was done so flawlessly, I will have to give it a try. I always value your opinion so such a positive review cannot go unnoticed.

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  23. Wonderful review. I probably wouldn't have considered this if I hadn't read your review. It's not something I would typically pick out, but you have peaked my interest, so I will have to check this one out. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. AHHHHHHHH! YES! I loved this one so much too Rachel! It absolutely blew me away, I was an emotional mess the entire way through and I can't wait to go out and buy a copy of this one for my favorites shelf since I got it on a blog tour and had to send my copy on to the next person. Your review sums up perfectly everything I loved about this book, and as much as I wanted Quinn to tell everyone what happened to spare herself the pain, I admired the hell out of her for keeping Carey's secret. SO GOOD!

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  25. This book sounds so amazing, but to be honest, I'd probably want to slap Quinn for being so stubborn too, especially when everyone is being so mean to her. But it is a show of her true character, how strong she is, and that is something to be admired. Can't wait to read this one.

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  26. I love that you loved this book, Rachel. :) If I lie is definitely one of my most anticipating reads this year, hence your review just made my day! Such eloquence, honey. I am so, so thrilled that you enjoyed this!!

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  27. Heart breaking, plot twisting, as well as tear jerking. This book was amazing and took me on a roller coaster. It reminds us, we do whatever we can to help the people we love...even though everyone else will maybe hate us for it.
    Truly a must read!

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