I read this for my daughter, who loves the reality show genre, including the show Lauren Conrad was (is?) on. I didn't expect much from this book at all and so was surprised to find it such a page turner. Unsurprisingly the writing is not strong (lots of trite phrases and images), but it does provide an interesting and engaging behind-the-scenes look at this strange reality series phenomenon. ( )

Conrad takes a slightly different approach to the second novel in the L.A. Candy series when she breaks away from the plot line similarities of the Hills. We see a lot more backstory from Madison as many more of the chapters follow her as she tries to sabotage Jane's life and tv career. I'm curious to know who she really is, since it's become clear that she is not really the heiress who she pretends to be and all her money comes from an older married sugar daddy.

Now that Scarlett and Jane are back to being BFFs (and all toxic men are out of their lives) I wonder whether they'll stay on the show. Jane likely will, but Scarlett doesn't seem to like it at all. ( )

Admittedly this is better than Lauren's debut novel. She does a really good job at adding just enough twists and turns. All of a sudden there is some drama, which is just enough to make me pick up the final book in the series. To be perfectly honest though, I really don't connect with or care about any of these characters which is no bueno. I really think I'm giving three stars out of sympathy. ( )

I rated this book 4 stars. I rated this book, Sweet Little Lies by Lauren Conrad 4 stars because it’s very entertaining and believable. Sweet Little Lies is a great second book in Lauren Conrad’s, “LA Candy” series. It is about two best friends that move two California and are greeted by a television show deal. The girls, Jane and Scarlette, very naïve, agree to shoot a season of the show, “LA Candy”. With much drama, the two girls come to a bump in their friendship and soon come to feel they regret accepting the job offer.

Lauren Conrad certainly had a great perspective on this book. Lauren pretty much went through this herself while on the hit TV show, “The Hills”. She uses her experience and adds some drama and suspense and she produced a very well-written book. I think it’s great she chose this topic to write about, because it really is something she can relate to. Her experience makes this book way more believable.

The way she wrote this is appropriate for any teenage girl. It is an easy read, but the interesting plot makes it so much better. I probably would not suggest this to an adult, simply because it is does not have much depth. But, if they are looking for a light read, this would be good. I really love this book because, once you read one of the books, you are determined to finish the whole series!

Sweet Little Lies definitely deserves a rating of 4 stars. Lauren Conrad did great using her own experience to write this book and that made it very enjoyable. I cannot wait to read the next book in this great series, “Sugar and Spice”. ( )

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