The fact that his best friend Blake was the (unrecognizable) guy in the photo makes things ever more complicated. Although she could easily save herself from the perpetual grief and humiliation of being branded the small military town's biggest slut, Quinn convincingly reveals why telling the truth would be such an unthinkable betrayal of Carey, whom she loves unconditionally. The protagonist comes into her own, however, and discovers what she needs and wants out of her relationships.Īuthor Corrine Jackson beautifully conveys the heartache and loneliness of living with a heavy secret, of having one defining moment that changes the rest of your life. The author uses a lot of strong language, including "f-k," "s-t," "bitch," and insults such as "whore," "traitor," and "slut." There's also some persistent bullying, an incident of gay bashing, and the death of a beloved character. A small town's small-mindedness is at the heart of why a gay young man refuses to tell the truth, but so is his inability to give people the benefit of the doubt. There are some serious themes in the story - about staying in the closet, the Don't Ask, Don't Tell homophobia of the military, the effects of infidelity - and frank discussions of the difference between a safe relationship and a sexual one. Parents need to know that If I Lie is a coming-of-age tale about keeping someone else's secret against all odds.
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