The Deceivers Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway

 

The Deceivers (Vale Hall #1)

Author: Kristen Simmons

Release Date: February 5, 2019
Publisher: Tor Teen

Description:

Pretty Little Liars meets Ocean's 11 in this intrigue-filled contemporary drama from acclaimed author Kristen Simmons.

Welcome to Vale Hall, the school for aspiring con artists.

When Brynn Hilder is recruited to Vale, it seems like the elite academy is her chance to start over, away from her mom's loser boyfriend and her rundown neighborhood. But she soon learns that Vale chooses students not so much for their scholastic talent as for their extracurricular activities, such as her time spent conning rich North Shore kids out of their extravagant allowances.

At first, Brynn jumps at the chance to help the school in its mission to rid the city of corrupt officials--because what could be better than giving entitled jerks what they deserve? But that's before she meets her mark--a senator's son--and before she discovers the school's headmaster has secrets he'll stop at nothing to protect. As the lines between right and wrong blur, Brynn begins to realize she's in way over head.

Praise for THE DECEIVERS:

"Brilliantly plotted, tightly paced, and intensely smart. The Deceivers is the perfect con, full of clever characters, untrustworthy romance, and lie after lie after lie, with just enough truth tossed in to make you question everything. Kristen Simmons is a deceptive genius. I could not devour this book fast enough." — Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval

“Beneath its quick and clever dialogue, The Deceivers examines the moral grey area between good and evil. Lying has never seemed so much fun." —Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of the Thousandth Floor Trilogy

"Masterful, suspenseful, and brilliantly executed, The Deceivers is the perfect con. Kristen Simmons is an outstanding storyteller, and this is her best yet." —Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Illuminae and These Broken Stars

"Addictive and delicious, The Deceivers will keep you turning the pages well into the night!" —Katie McGarry, critically acclaimed author of Pushing the Limits


"Brynn is a sharp, analytical thinker with a soft heart - the exact kind of protagonist I love rooting for, especially as villains and heroes creep out from places I don't expect...Even the prerequisite romance was a pleasant surprise as Brynn and her love interest show complete respect for one another, giving enthusiastic consent the front seat it absolutely deserves and yet feels underrepresented in young adult literature. I devoured this book in one big gulp because I couldn't wait to see what twists and turns were ahead." —Kelly Morton, Joseph-Beth Booksellers

“The Deceivers is a perfectly paced, high stakes read that is honestly super fun for the reader. Don't plan on putting it down in the middle to do other things, you'll want to keep reading. Simmons has outdone herself with this incredible new story about con artists and a girl trying to find her own path.” —Rachel Strolle, Teen Librarian, Glenside Public Library District

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The Deceivers is a thrilling and addictive new young adult novel that readers are definitely going to want to pick up. I've read several of the author's other books and I'm a big fan, so I went into this novel with pretty high hopes and expectations. I wasn't disappointed in the least. I loved everything about this book - from Brynn, the main character, to the setting, the romance, the overall plot, and the incredible writing. It has everything I look for and want in a good story.

Brynn is an excellent main character. She's realistic and easy to connect with right from the beginning. I enjoyed watching her character change and grow throughout the story. She's not always in the right, but she does try to do the right thing (if that makes sense). The author uses the first person point of view - with Brynn as the narrator - for the novel. It's by far my favorite writing style and I'm so happy she chose to go that way. I think it allows the reader to really get to know the main character and connect with them on a more personal level that isn't possible with other styles of writing. The plot is intriguing and had me hooked as soon as I read the description. A high end school with student spies that gather secrets for blackmail? Yes, please! I'm so excited that this is just the first book in a new series because I'm definitely not done with Brynn's adventures or Vale Hall and the rest of the crew. I highly recommend this book to fans of YA, contemporary, thriller, suspense, mystery, and even romance.

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KRISTEN SIMMONS is the author of the ARTICLE 5 series, THE GLASS ARROW, and METALTOWN. She has worked with survivors of abuse and trauma as a mental health therapist, taught Jazzercise in five states, and is forever in search of the next best cupcake. Currently she lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, where she spends her days supporting the caffeine industry and chasing her delightfully rambunctious son.

        

(10) Winners will receive a Copy of THE DECEIVERS by Kristen Simmons. 

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