Lies My Girlfriend Told Me

Alix’s girlfriend dies at the beginning of Lies My Girlfriend Told Me by Julie Anne Peters.  At first she is heartbroken but then she gradually learns that Swanee was essentially living a double life and she did not know her at all.  Then she meets the “other” girl Swanee was dating and finds herself interested & intrigued by her. 

At first I found the main character incredibly self-centered & a little bit stupid but by the end of the book she had grown up a bit, found herself involved with more stable people and had become more relatable.  This is a straightforward exploration of a young girl coming to terms with death and with being manipulated & lied to.  I would recommend it to those who like angsty coming of age novels.