CW:(view spoiler)[staged suicide which is quite a bloody scene as the wrists are cut, loss of loved one, mob related murders, possessive and aggressive boyfriend (hide spoiler)]3.5 StarsWell that was a good YA murder mystery. The main character was a bit of a smart-arse which made for a few entertaining moments. There are enough twists and turns to keep the target audience guessing with some pretty good red-herrings. Overall, an interesting story that I will definitely order for the library.

Liars, Inc. meets The Outliers meets Dark Places. Overall, an okay thriller. Full of red herrings and gave me whiplash when the killer was revealed. The characters felt like cardboard at times, some of the story's elements were also kind of cheesy, and I was uncomfortable with the depiction of female characters in this book (I get that it's from the point of view of a teenage boy, but still, I was uncomfortable), but still a mystery-thriller worthy of the term.

I had a hard time finishing this book. It’s not that the characters or plot or writing was horrible... it was just that I never clicked enough with the story to be fully immersed. Nevertheless, I am sure some others people will enjoy Fake ID. I just... struggled.The number one thing that had me yawning during the story, was that I never connected enough to the characters to care what happened to them. Maybe I am cold-hearted, but I have to feel a connection to fictional characters before I care

I really enjoyed this fast-paced YA thriller murder mystery. Distinctive narrative voice, great characters, and the main character finds himself in quite an interesting situation. I went ahead and ordered another Giles book after finishing it, because I definitely want to read more by him.

See more reviews at YA Midnight Reads3.5 starsThank you HarperTeen for sending me this copy. No compensation was given or taken to alter this review. Three star and three point five star books make me cringe because it’s basically screaming: MONOTONOUS REVIEW AHEAD. STAY AWAY FROM ‘MEH’-NESS. But fairly, this book wasn’t really ‘meh’ or just another book lost in the bookish ocean. Fake ID is much more than a murder mystery. Seriously, what if the person next to you is a murderer? 1. Fake ID has

Fake ID kind of just swept me off of my feet and blew me away. I was expecting a darker story and for it to be a lot slower but I got something a bit different. Lamar Giles and L.R. Giles have written a story about family, romance, and above all, trust. Which has earned them a respected place among my favourite authors. I had a hard time connecting with some characters since their back stories and histories are told too late in the story for me to actually care about them. I wished that more

Spoilers This book was good sad that Eli got killed and Reya acting towards Tony I mean Nick like that. Smh ! I kinda figured Dustin had something to do with. They should've locked him up and throw away the key. And oh I thought Tony dad had something to do with the murders man I was wrong lol

Nick Pearson is in witness protection because of some things his dad did, but when the only friend he makes at his new school turns up dead, he has to try to solve the murder...that might point back to his dad.I really, really loved this book. Nick is such a great narrator-- he's funny and smart and tough, but still believably naive (he's only 16 after all) enough that you feel for him as he's trying to puzzle this whole mess out. Giles writing is so compelling. I always love it when a writer ca...

An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review. This did not alter my thoughts in any way.As you, I, and many others know, books aimed at the Young Adult demographic are full of female narrators. Heroines who have problems with their crushes, who have been chosen to lead revolutions that would topple governments, and heroines who will one day save the world from the evil, nasty, eternally-laughing villains. That is expected given that the majority of readers in the YA category are female,

Lamar Giles is a cofounder of We Need Diverse Books, which is one of the best things that ever happened to children’s literature, so I was excited when I got the opportunity to read his debut young adult novel.The narrator, Nick Pearson, hasn’t had the easiest life. His father got the family in so much trouble that they had to enter the Witness Protection Program. Nick was forced to change his identity and move to Stepton, Virginia. (Which sounds a lot like Stepford, so you know something is rot...

3.5 starsThis murder mystery was so interesting and fun to read. I went into the book not knowing too much of the synopsis which was nice, but I think if you've already read the synopsis you'll still find it engaging. The witness protection program aspect of the story was fascinating. The twist towards the end was unexpected and surprising. I didn't guess it and the thought of the person who didn't even cross my mind.The family dynamics of this story are very interesting. I was so annoyed with N...

On his first day at a new school, Nick already catches the attention of the biggest bullies, the hottest girl (Reya) and the editor of the school paper (Eli) - which is not good when you're meant to keep a low profile. See, Nick's family is in the Witness Protection Program, and Nick isn't really his name. Eli convinces Nick to work on the paper with him, confides in him that he's working on a HUGE story, and then winds up dead. Meanwhile, Nick starts to suspect that his father, a former account...

Emotionally resonant, fast-paced mystery with touches of humor. Loved the protagonist.

I started out really liking this book. The story hooked me right away, it was easy reading with believable action and few slow spots. The story kept me guessing and I was unable to determine who the antagonist was until the author revealed it. Where the story fell flat for me was the ending. SPOILER-ish:I know many YA novels nowadays are utilizing the non-happy ending but I felt the story ended forced and unresolved. This will still be a book I would recommend to young and reluctant readers - an...

The story of a smug teen and his friends who all get into a bunch of adult-type trouble because that's what happens in YA books about smug teens. The main character was pretty annoying and I really disliked the book at first and didn't think that I would finish it, but then I went on vacation and read a chapter or two every couple of days and it wasn't as bad when it was broken up into small sections. I think that middle school or even high school students would enjoy it, but it's really not a b...

My son is often difficult to sell on reading novels so when he told me he was reading this one AND liking it, I wanted to read it as well. This one, a tale of a teen in the witness protection program due to his father's actions, is reminiscent of Harlan Coben's novels and a well-plotted story on its own.

I overall enjoyed the book. I don't read many books, and when I do I typically get bored pretty easily and lose interest quick. But, I didn't lose interest, the author did a good job at making you want to know more, and the pace was pretty quick, so there weren't many long boring pauses in the book. Even the introduction has some action in it, which impressed me based on previous books I've read, where it's basically just a list of characters and their personalities. The main thing that I didn't...

Have you ever thought about what life would be like in Witness Protection? This is the life of Nick Pearson. Nick is a 16 year old in high school, forced to move all around the country because of his father's mistakes, which have landed them in Witness Protection in the first place. The government moves them to a small town called Stepton, and Nick starts to discover things aren't quite right. This book is one of a kind. I highly suggest this book, it really pulls you in and leaves you in suspen...

Fabulous mystery! A great read for teens. Giles is a talented writer who has a great voice. I really enjoyed the pace and characters in this book. Really fun.

Fake ID by Lamar Giles is a suspenseful thriller that will always leave you wondering what will happen next. This novel is about 15-year-old Nick Pearson, except that is not his real name. Since he was little, Nick was constantly being moved around and having his identity changed because of a federal agency that is trying to protect his family from a vicious mob leader. He has always been told to stay low-key, but when his new friend dies right before he was about to uncover a major conspiracy,