Last Girl Lied to by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn
Published by Imprint on April 16th 2019
ISBN: 1250158133
Pages: 347
Genres: Mystery, Realistic Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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When Fiona first met Trixie it was when Trixie jumped into Fiona’s car as she was escaping from her sometime boyfriend, Jaspar.  Trixie had the type of personality that made people gravitate to her and do whatever she wanted.  But now Trixie has disappeared, as had Fiona’s crush, Beau’s brother, Toby, a year before.  Are the two together and what, if any role does Jaspar play?  Now Jaspar has moved on to a relationship with Fiona as he goes with her to Tijuana where Fiona suspects Trixie may have gone.

Amidst all this angst, uncertainty, and relationship drama Fiona manages to get accepted to every college to which she applies, including Princeton, NYU, and UCLA.  Fiona finally learns that she must make her own decisions and not be so influenced by those around her.  The ending of the book is a surprise that wasn’t expected.  It made for a fast-moving book that I couldn’t put down.  It is recommended for grades 9-12.

 

Reviewed by Ellen Spring, Oceanside High School, Rockland