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Dark and Shallow Lies

Ginny Myers Sain
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Dark and Shallow Lies

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

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Ginny Myers Sain

Dark and Shallow Lies

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

421

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana Bayou • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL560L

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Super Short Summary

In Dark and Shallow Lies by Ginny Myers Sain, a person named Grey returns to the eerie town of La Cachette, Louisiana, to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of their close friend, Elora. Surrounded by secrets in a supernatural community, Grey must navigate mysticism and deception to find answers in this suspenseful, atmospheric thriller.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

20,902 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dark and Shallow Lies by Ginny Myers Sain is lauded for its haunting Southern Gothic atmosphere and strong character development. The story's evocative setting draws readers in, while some find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it's a compelling mystery with a vivid sense of place.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dark and Shallow Lies?

A reader who enjoys The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw or The River Has Teeth by Erica Waters would likely be drawn to Dark and Shallow Lies. This book appeals to those who love mysterious, atmospheric settings, supernatural elements, and suspenseful plots intertwined with small-town secrets.

4.2

20,902 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

421

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana Bayou • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL560L

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