Little White Lies by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Little White Lies

Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Category: Young Adult Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Contemporary
Recommended For:
Fans of mystery-filled YA dramas, readers who enjoy Gossip Girl–style secrets, Jennifer Lynn Barnes fans, teens and young adults who love family drama and plot twists.

Little White Lies by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a sharp, witty young adult mystery about family secrets, high society, and hidden agendas. The story follows Sawyer Taft, an 18-year-old mechanic who has never cared for her estranged family. But when her wealthy grandmother offers her a deal she can’t refuse—an invitation into the world of southern debutantes—Sawyer finds herself drawn into a world of privilege, lies, and dangerous secrets. As she navigates debutante balls, scandal, and betrayals, she learns that appearances can be deceiving and family ties run deeper than she ever imagined.

Key Points with Brief Descriptions:

• Debutantes & Secrets:
  A behind-the-scenes look at southern debutante culture, filled with lies, gossip, and scandals.

• Strong Female Lead:
  Sawyer Taft is witty, independent, and determined to uncover the truth about her family.

• Mystery & Intrigue:
  Twists and turns keep readers guessing about family secrets and hidden motives.

• Family Drama:
  Explores complex relationships between mothers, daughters, and grandmothers.

• Duology Starter:
  The first book in the Debutantes duology, followed by Deadly Little Scandals.