Kiss Me Kill Me by Lauren Henderson
Release Date: January 8, 2008
Publisher: Delacorte Press/Random House, Inc.
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 272
When 16-year-old Scarlett Wakefield transfers from St. Tabby’s to Wakefield Hall Collegiate, she is relieved that no one knows her dark, haunting secret. A few months ago, Scarlett was invited to an elite party with a guest list full of the hottest names in British society, including Dan McAndrew. Before the party, Scarlett had only imagined what it would be like to have her first kiss with Dan, but on the penthouse terrace, Dan leaned in close and she no longer had to wonder. Their kiss was beautiful and perfect and magical, and then . . . Dan McAndrew took his last breath as she held him in her arms. No one knows how or why Dan died, and everyone at St. Tabby’s believes Scarlett had something to do with it. But now that she’s safely hidden away at Wakefield Hall, Scarlett would rather forget that it ever happened. Only she can’t. Especially when she receives an anonymous note that will set her on the path to clearing her name and finding out what really happened to the first and last boy she kissed.
Initially I expected Kiss Me Kill Me to be on the light side, perhaps a little chick lit, something fun and airy. But it turned out to revolve around this captivating mystery…. “who was really responsible for Dan’s death!” In the light of Dan’s death I also feel I need to discuss the probability for someone to die of kissing? I understand that the aforementioned person had a food allergy, but what’s the likelihood that he would be affected by a person who “nibbled” on the catalyst and then downed two glasses of champagne before the kissing occurred? I don’t know about you, but when I go kissing someone my mouth usually isn’t full? (Please fell free to contradict me on this one… I’m just sayin‘)Apparently it didn’t bother me enough, because I ended up devouring the rest of the novel and chose to overlook a few annoyances.
I love the entire atmosphere that Henderson portrays as soon as the novel starts! It’s just suspenseful the entire way through. The last few pages, were insanely overloaded, but in a good way. Henderson manages to answer some of the questions that have been floating around since the beginning, but then she throws in these totally new threads, that I’m sure will leave any reader dying to know what happens next! Including me!
I have to mention the cover, although it doesn’t really have anything to do with my review of the novel. But I’ve always thought it was such a fabulous cover! But then when I finally got a copy, I noticed the scraggly “chin music” the boy on the cover has… can I just say NO. I mean I’m sure it really psyched he has three of four hairs sprouting on his chin, but I mean come on, that does not look good!
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Wow, this sounds really interesting. I want to read this now!
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So…. do you think I’m right to assume that that is Jase on Kisses and Lies? If so that looks nothing like him! I really like the first cover as well. I liked her sleuthing around and look forward to more, especially since she now has a side kick!
eww nooooo I think clean-shaven guys *sniff sniff* Just saw the larger size image and have to say Cover:B
at least the book was good though right?
This book looks soooo good! Great review, Kristi!
That hair on his chin is icky. Me no likey.
And you’ve only made me want to read this one more, lzrface. Dx
yeah alea.. I’m not getting the tall dark and handsome vibe from the guy on the Kisse and Lies cover… if that is supposed to be Jase
Yeah that kind of stuff really angers me! I guess I haven’t read the book but who else would it be!
I’ve been contemplating who that was on the cover…amazingly enough I never would have thought of it being Jase. I thought it was a random cover. Hmmm…well, I kinda hope it’s not Jase because you all are right…it don’t look like him. Anywho, I’m going to get back to Kisses and Lies. I’ve been waiting for this book forever! I love KMKM!
Thanks for the review Kristy. You crack me up about the chin thing.
This sounds great!! The cover seems to give it a romantic slash morbid feel, and I agree that the summary makes it sound very chick lit. Can’t wait to read it!
I agree with the chin thing…ummm…ew!
This one looks great!!!
Haha, I clicked the image to check out on your chin comment. Lol, definitely not so pretty.
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Oooh, this sounds really good! I may just have to go and get it. And I agree with the chin hair. And please tell me that you didn’t give away the mystery by saying that he had a food allergy…
I loved Kiss Me Tell Me finished it yesterday.I totally agree about the cover, the chin stubble does not work. I am reading the sequel Kisses and Lies now.
Did anyone consinder that the boy on the cover of Kisses and Lies might be Dan’s brother? Just wondering….
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the chin hair is discusting
I mean, the book’s good right?? So why does it matter so much?!?! And once again I bring up the fact that they boy on the cover of Kisses and Lies might be Dan’s brother….
After reading Kisses and Lies Anon, I finally know what you mean about Dan’s brother, at first i was like HUHHHHHHHHH! But good point!
Thanx for agreeing!! Oh, and what do you think bout the chin stubble??
I don’t think it’s that big of a deal…
I prefer not to see it on a cover that close up but even worse that this cover…. A Bad Boy Can Be Good For A Girl!
what was Dan’s sisters name?
i can not remember lol
pleasee help me i need to know for an assignment