The Supreme Lie
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Twice Carnegie medal winning Geraldine McCaughrean's enthralling new novel is set in a world paralysed by natural disaster and dangerous lies. Fifteen-year-old Gloria is maid to Afalia's tyrannical Head of State, Madame Suprema. When the country is hit by unprecedented flooding, Madame Suprema runs away, fearing she will be blamed for the crisis. To cover up this cowardly act, Gloria is made to step into Madame Suprema's shoes and is thrust into a world of corrupt and desperate politicians. As Gloria becomes aware of the forces toying with her every move, she must take decisions that could save, or end, thousands of lives - including her own... A brilliant and darkly funny commentary on our present times by one of our greatest writers.
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4 ⭐
really cool, fun, unique read! I just picked it up in the bookshop one day and thought it looked cool- a luxury we dont always get to enjoy nowadays what with booktok and such. I really enjoyed this read, however it had such a slow start i almost DNF'ed it!
The second half really made up for it though! I poved Gloria and Timor, and loved the way their characters were written. Also i am obsessed with books set in the early 20th century, and this ticked all my boxes, what with the author having made up the entire world! Very cool book, obsessed with all the characters (and what a cool ending with Daisy and Heinzs pups) Fun. 4 stars.
