A really fun read that tackles the effects of gossip and rumours on people's lives. And shows just how quickly news can travel and the impact it has on people's lives. Casey is a great character who makes no apologies in her quest for dishing out the truth. And some wild conspiracy theories! Her quick comebacks were funny and she's definitely not someone to mess with! Although I did want to shake her sometimes for giving Vic the brush off because hello? The guy was unbelievable. Total knight in shining armour wonderful. He even came to her rescue on a horse! Lost Reputation will keep you guessing and is definitely a book worth reading!

This book took gossip and the rumor mill to a whole new level. The pace really picked up as the story went on, and once I passed around the sixty percent mark, I had a very hard time putting it down. The chemistry between Casey and Vic was evident, even during the times that Casey didn't want to admit it to herself. I think the author did a wonderful job of showing the inner conflict in those instances. I debated about whether I wanted to give this book 4 or 5 stars, but in the end, I would rate it a solid 4.5. Casey was a strong, intelligent main character. However, there was one moment where she brushed off an event that I expected to trigger warning bells in her mind. I don't do spoilers, so I won't go into the details here. That being said, it didn't stop me from devouring the rest of the book. I very much enjoyed Lost Reputation, and think anyone who enjoys YA suspense with a strong dose of romance would love it.

**4.25 stars** "Lost Reputation" is a whirlwind YA romance/semi-mystery novel, starring Casey, who is allegedly obsessed with conspiracy theories, gossip, and spreading the "truth." When she gets caught up with Vic, one of her classmates, her obsession takes a deadly turn for the worse. There are a lot of things I liked about this novel, namely that the characters are so vivid and varied. Character is the most important aspect to me, so having easy-to-remember people makes for a fascinating read. The mystery is fairly well written, though I have to admit that the twist of "whodunnit" didn't surprise me so much as make me a touch uncomfortable. Not that it was an easy guess, I think I just expected a little less of a convoluted reason for it all. The dialogue is very natural--and pulls no punches. There is a LOT of swearing in this novel, so parents buying this for their teenagers might consider reserving it for older teens, especially since things also get a little hot and heavy between Casey and her romantic lead (NOT explicit, but the implications are very much there). But it reads very well, and you can hear the characters' voices in your head as you read. Ms. Miller certainly as an aptitude for dialogue, and it shows. At the end of the day, the only reason I felt the need to knock off one star was just... Casey herself. A lot of her actions puzzled me. She's strong-willed, but also brash and brazen and almost narcissistic in a way. Even in the end, where she needs to learn her lesson and move on with life, it seems to arise more from self-preservation than acknowledging that her actions have consequences on OTHER people as well. Yes, she does acknowledge it, but her life literally has to be in jeopardy before she takes the threats against her seriously. I think many readers will love her, but I found her to be a little too much, personally. It all comes down to the readers' taste. She'll definitely shine with young women who always crave to be so strong and vocal--it just doesn't do anything for me, and since she's the narrator, some points had to be knocked off. In the end, would I recommend this? Yes--to older teens and adults. It's a sassy, driven story with vibrant characters and a strong voice. Love her or hate her, Casey leaves her mark--exactly as a reporter should. To that end, Ms. Miller did not fail to deliver.

Young adult mystery, I don’t think I’ve read one in this genre before. I am pleasantly surprised by this book. Casey writes the conspiracy theory column for her high school. But soon threats and warnings start plaguing Casey. Will she let a story risk her life or give up before she’s found all the answers? Casey. Is. Fabulous. Seriously, I love her. She feels so real and I swear I saw a little of myself in her, lol. She has a lot of spunk and drive. I really like reading from her point of view too. Victor is the hot senior trying to protect and crush on her. I really like this addition of romance. It rounds out the book plot perfectly. It isn’t all high school drama either. There may be drugs in the cafeteria food and a teacher may be having a relationship with a student. That alone kept me reading but Casey really makes it hard to put the book down. There are several twists and revelations at the end, let me tell you, I didn’t get them all right! ​ Lost Reputation is a must read. Forget the fact that it’s young adult (even though that part is fabulous), if you enjoy a good mystery this should be on your list to read!