The Secrets We Keep

Written by Trisha Leaver

Narrated by Kate Rudd

A girl takes over her twin sister's identity in this emotionally charged story about the complicated bond between sisters.

Ella and Maddy Lawton are identical twins. Ella has spent her high school years living in popular Maddy's shadows, but she has never been envious of Maddy. In fact, she's chosen the quiet, safe confines of her sketchbook over the constant battle for attention that has defined Maddy's world.

When—after a heated argument—Maddy and Ella get into a tragic accident that leaves her sister dead, Ella wakes up in the hospital surrounded by loved ones who believe she is Maddy. Feeling responsible for Maddy's death and everyone's grief, Ella makes a split-second decision to pretend to be Maddy. Soon, Ella realizes that Maddy's life was full of secrets. Caught in a web of lies, Ella is faced with two options—confess her deception or live her sister's life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Apr 28, 2015
• ISBN: 9781501212192

Trisha Leaver

Trisha Leaver (Cape Cod, MA) is a freelance editor and member of SCBWI. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in Social Work, which she used in the social service field as a child advocate.

Reviews for The Secrets We Keep

[Claudia Bigham · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It was just ok. It was a quick read and predictable.

[Pamela · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It was worth the listen. I don’t know why narrators feel the need to use voices and essentially act out the dialogue. I do understand when a guy is talking based on the context clues, such as “he said.” I don’t need a woman to deepen her voice and make up a character to distinguish which person is speaking. It’s truly cringe worthy in my opinion.

Other than that, the story line is interesting. I still don’t understand some of the decisions the character made, but they do give an explanation. It’s not very believable to me, but, at least there are answers given.

[It's Britney Bisch · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Don’t bother with this one, such a waste of time. The plot is severely shallow and contrived. It’s basically Riverdale with no smut. Plus the narration is horrible.

[Leah · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book has completely distorted me! ? I laughed, I cried, and i couldn’t put it down! ❤️