Little White Lies

Canterbury Prep accepts only the wealthiest students from the most powerful families. Sadie Graham arrives at the elite boarding school on a scholarship, hoping to escape her past and start fresh. She quickly learns that social status and appearances mean everything at Canterbury. The halls of Canterbury are filled with secrets, and Sadie creates a few of her own as she attempts to fit in with her privileged classmates. Her growing relationship with Grant Newman, one of the most popular boys at school, forces her to maintain an intricate web of lies about her background and family. Sadie must navigate complex social dynamics and her own deceptions while trying to maintain her scholarship and pursue her dreams. The story raises questions about identity, class differences, and the price of belonging in exclusive social circles. The pressures of keeping up appearances in a world of privilege test the limits of truth and self-preservation.

Readers describe this book as a light, quick teen read about equestrian life and social drama at an elite boarding school. Positive reviews highlight: - Authentic portrayal of competitive horse riding - Fast-paced plot that keeps pages turning - Relatable friendship conflicts - Strong descriptions of equestrian terminology and training Common criticisms: - Predictable storyline - Underdeveloped characters - Too much focus on materialistic themes - Unrealistic depiction of teen relationships Multiple readers noted that while the horse-riding details feel genuine, the boarding school setting relies on clichés. Several reviewers mentioned the main character comes across as unlikeable. Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (80+ reviews) Sample reader quote: "Perfect for young horse lovers but lacks depth for older readers. The riding scenes shine but the rest falls flat." - Goodreads reviewer

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🎠 Author Jessica Burkhart wrote her first book in the successful "Canterwood Crest" series at just 22 years old 📚 The book explores themes of social media influence and online personas, reflecting growing concerns about digital identity among teens 💫 Like the main character in "Little White Lies," Burkhart has personal experience with chronic illness and has written about it in both fiction and non-fiction 🎭 The protagonist's journey mirrors real-life cases of social media deception and "catfishing" that have made headlines in recent years ✍️ Burkhart has written over 45 books across multiple genres, making "Little White Lies" part of an extensive bibliography that spans middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction