One Tiny Lie by K.A. Tucker Series: Ten Tiny Breaths #2
Published by Simon and Schuster on June 11th 2013
Genres: Coming of Age, Contemporary Women, New Adult, Romance
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
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In this follow-up novel to the top-selling Ten Tiny Breaths, Livie Cleary faces a new set of challenges as she navigates freshman year at Princeton, wild parties, and the gorgeous rowing team captain who is everything she doesn’t want in a guy, or so she thinks…“Make me proud.” These were the last words Livie’s father ever spoke to her. In the seven years since her parents’ tragic death, Livie has done her best to keep this promise through her every choice, word, and action, while looking after her sister with strength and maturity. But with college right around the corner, unexpected challenges will test her resilience—and her heart. Livie walks into Princeton with a solid plan, and she’s dead set on delivering on it: Rock her classes, set herself up for medical school, and meet a good, respectable guy to marry someday. What isn’t part of her plan are Jell-O shots; a lovable, party animal roommate she can’t say “no” to; and Ashton, the arrogant—and extremely attractive—captain of the men’s rowing team who makes Livie’s usually non-existent temper flare. Worse, he’s best friends and roommates with Connor, who fits Livie’s criteria perfectly. So why does she keep thinking about Ashton? As Livie finds herself facing mediocre grades, career aspirations she no longer thinks she can handle, and feelings for Ashton that she shouldn’t have, she’s forced to let go of her last promise to her father and, with it, the only identity that she knows.
Lynn’s Review:
If you haven’t already read it, you can read Rose’s review of Ten Tiny Breaths here. One Tiny Lie is the second in this series. Livie is the main character here. She’s always had her life together, big plans, no parties, no boys. And then, Livie goes to her first college TOGA party at Princeton. She meets Ashton when steals her Jell-O shot. The two fall instantly in lust.
Livie’s story was one I was really looking forward to after reading Ten Tiny Breaths. Dr. Strayner (the PTSD therapist from Ten Tiny Breaths) and Kacey are both worried that Livie is going to crack, that there is no way she can continue on her path without relaxing. Strayner assigned Livie with all sorts of crazy tasks over the summer to help her loosen up. Livie is prescribed to have some fun. And Ashton is there to set her on her path towards that fun. With alcohol. And making out. And getting a tattoo. Ashton is not your classic bad boy. Oh, sure, he’s a bad boy with a history. A man-whore with a girlfriend. And he tries to stay away from Livie. And then, Livie starts dating his best friend, roommate, and all-around good guy, Conner. Needless to say, Conner is boring. And Livie is way more interested in Ashton. And really, I can’t blame her.
As much as I need a break from romance, I really did enjoy this book. Livie is finally chilaxing. Ashton is crazy sexy. And fun. And damaged. I reveled in watching these two characters mature and find themselves. And then come together. I’m not really sure how K.A. Tucker manages to break down, and then build up her characters, but she does. This book could easily be read as a stand-alone. But I’d recommend reading it after reading Ten Tiny Breaths for the context.
This sounds like a promising second in series. I will have to look up the first book. I know what you mean about needing a romance break and am glad that this did it for you even though you were feeling the need to give it a rest. I just happen to be on a romance upswing at the moment. Thank you for your review, Lynn.
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I’m wondering if the books in this series can be read as standalone? The one after this is the book I want to read the most.
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Yes, Braine, the books in this series can be read as standalone. The main characters are stories are different for each story. There is some crossover with the characters from the other books. But not enough that you would need to have read the other books.
I’m starting to see the allure of NA, and this is definitely a series to keep in mind. I like broken characters who manage to piece themselves together somehow. Great review!
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I had never heard of this series, but I like the sound of this one. And the cover is beautiful!
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The first two books are really good, Cynthia!