~ 3 1/2 Stars ~ 
 I have really been trying lately to step outside of my paranormal/sci-fi/fantasy comfort zone, so when this review opportunity landed in my inbox and I read the synopsis I decided to go for it. It is definitely different from my normal, but it is also yet another reason why I am glad I am trying new things. It was a fun story from the get-go, and I enjoyed myself thoroughly! 
 Julep (awesome name) was not the normal YA heroine. She is incredibly smart and perceptive, brave and incredibly independent, a bit naive to certain things. She is fiercely determined to find her dad,setting aside her own wishes, and that is something I can stand behind one hundred percent. 
 Sam and Tyler were both great characters. The romance in this is minimal, which is a nice change of pace. Though the romance is minimal, that definitely doesn't mean there isn't some crushing going on (cue- naivette). I have no idea which side I would even choose, because I like them both. Maybe Sam has a slight edge, just because I love a good BFF turns BF story! 
 All in all, this was a great story and if a sequel were to pop up I would be all in! Aside from the slightly hesitant start that we had, it didn't take long for Trust Me, I'm Lying to grab me and hang on. By the second half of the book, it is non-stop. Action all over the place, relatable issues, an interesting MC who is outside the norm, great secondary characters, with a little mystery and Holmesing and some awesome sarcasm, Trust Me, I'm Lying is definitely a debut to get yours hands on. For you mystery lovers out there, don't miss this one. And if you are like me, trying to step out of your comfort zone, give it a shot, too.