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Two Perfect Lies
4.0 (1 rating)

Two Perfect Lies

The first lie made Lily a savior. The second framed Clara for murder.

If it weren't for Lily, Clara would still be a total outcast, shunned for her role in an incident that gave her a criminal record and ruined another girl's life. She's spent the past two years trying to escape that night, and ever since Lily Dalton befriended her, she's almost succeeded. After all, Lily's the golden girl of the high school--smart, popular, beloved by all--and as her best friend, Clara's now the bright, hard-working chemistry whiz.

But is Lily really just the good-hearted friend who saved Clara from the past? Because lately Lily has been talking about certain classmates and teachers--about wanting revenge. Do you ever think about making them pay? she asks. How would you do it? Lily has to be joking. At least that's what Clara thinks, until she finds a folder that outlines a deadly plan, including detailed steps and a list of targets in their school.

Shockingly, there's even more to Lily's plan, and it has everything to do with Clara. After all, everyone already knows what she did two years ago. Suddenly all the evidence has been turned against her, and there's no way she can prove her innocence. And the people on that list of targets? One after the next, they're meeting terrible fates, and Clara's looking guiltier by the second. It's up to Clara to find the truth and clear her name, before it's too late.

Published: March 3, 2026

Pages: 352

ISBN: 9781728276038

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4.0

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Amy G.

Aug 15, 2026
I’ve recently fallen in love with psychological thrillers, and while I usually stick to adult fiction, this YA novel hooked me from the very first page. I sometimes find that adult thrillers can be a bit over-the-top with graphic content; this book definitely has its gritty details, but it’s written in a way that feels perfectly balanced for both teens and adults.

The author caught my attention immediately by showing how Clara’s past mistakes turned her into a social outcast at school. From there, the story took a massive turn I never saw coming. I was so gripped that I finished it in two days—and honestly, if I didn't have to work, I would’ve finished it in one!

I especially loved the shifting friendships. Watching social circles break apart and reform was fascinating, and I loved seeing the people Clara least expected to have her back become the ones who showed up for her.

If you love a fast-paced story that keeps you guessing until the very end, definitely grab Two Perfect Lies by Natalie D. Richards when it drops in March.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the advanced copy!