A Lie for a Lie

A thrilling and compulsive dark contemporary romance for fans of Everything We Never Said and If He Had Been With Me.

There's a fine line between love and obsession...

Elyse has stopped hoping for anything good to happen in her life. Her family situation has her trapped--and she can't find a way out. Until a teacher at school sees something in her, and for the first time she starts to see a path to freedom...but will it come at an enormous price?

Gabe is dating the girl of his dreams--at least, he thought she was. Sasha always seemed sexy, funny, and intoxicating. But lately there's a dark edge to her affection, and as she becomes increasingly controlling, Gabe realizes he has made a dangerous mistake.

In this dark contemporary romance with a shocking twist, Elyse and Gabe's lives quickly spiral out of control, sending them on a collision course with deadly consequences.

Author: Jennifer Donaldson
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/07/2026
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
ISBN13: 9798217114849
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | Thrillers & Suspense | General
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Dating & Sex
- Young Adult Fiction | Romance | General

About the Author
Jennifer Donaldson graduated from Reed College and received her MFA from the University of Texas at Austin. She currently lives in Austin with her family.