Thank you to Dorothy Deene and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

"The Gravity of Lies" is a captivating and emotional journey of self-discovery and resilience. Skye Perry's determination to find her father amidst a life of poverty and uncertainty is both relatable and inspiring. The book delves into themes of family, friendship, and the power of love, offering a rollercoaster of emotions that keeps you hooked until the very end. The plot twist about Skye's parents adds depth and heartbreak to the story, while the well-developed characters and their genuine struggles make this a compelling read. Dorothy Deene's writing style strikes a balance between rawness and beauty, delivering a unique YA novel that touches upon complicated family dynamics and the challenges of life. Overall, "The Gravity of Lies" is an impactful and unforgettable tale that will resonate with readers seeking a powerful and heartfelt story.

Skye never knows if she will have a roof over her head or food to eat. Even since her uncle died, she and her mother have been moving from crappy apartments to shelters and spending quite a few nights in between in the car.

Her acting jobs are the only thing keeping them fed, but the money runs out all of the time.

Even though she is 16, she can't have a phone and is never allowed to be anywhere without her mom.

She hopes her luck will change when she lands the role on a reality show. she even makes a few friends.

She is desperate to find her father, but what she discovers will forever change her life.

It's an emotional story of a teenager, who is forced to work and support her mother and never knows where she will spend the night. All she wants is to find her father and have a normal life.

It's the kind of story that puts you through a rollercoaster of emotions and you can't help but feel and root for the Skye.

I received this as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book is about friendship, family, love, and healing. We go through the entire book with our main character Skye, and she’s been dreaming about who her real father is. I can’t go into too much detail about her dad without spoiling the surprise twist.
We have our adorable boy next door type of romance, and Sebastian was every bit the kind of man that most women wished were real. He stays by Skye’s side every step of the way, and both keep a promise to each other.
Then we have the friends that Skye met through a reality show, and we get to see Skye bond with Matt, Garrett, Amber, and Kylie.
Skye finds friendship and love as Sebastian also becomes a part of the little friendship family that Skye had unexpectedly formed.
I’m so used to books relying on romance, so it’s definitely a stand out novel for showing the joys and downs of life.
At the end I picture Skye truly finding the happiness and answers that she was looking for.
I really enjoyed this book, and I hope to see more from this author!

4,5☆

Thank you NetGalley for the arc!

I found this very enjoyable. For a short book, this had so many impactful messages that really translate well from the writing style. The characters are established well and each had a distinct personality.

The events in the story also really stuck in my mind and I found the big twist really heartbreaking. It made everything make sense and explained the behaviour of certain characters. I found the pacing of this to be good as well. The romance present was cute and fitting for the storyline. The ending was perfect as well!

I would recommend this to anyone looking for a book on complicated family dynamics or life difficulties.

This is truly an emotional rollercoaster and a wild ride. For a YA I found this to lean towards a more heavy read with a lot of raw elements involved, however I really enjoyed the writing style and pacing and the premise is incredibly unique. I also especially loved the tenacity of the character Skye unlike a lot of FMC's I didn't find her annoying and you want to root for her all the way through. I think a lot of people will love this unique YA/teen romance.