Magical beings may have lots of cool powers, but in Lips Touch: Three Times, they often resort to old school tactics of lying and deception in order to get their way. That's certainly the case when it comes to the goblins in "Goblin Fruit," who send a hot boy to tempt Kizzy. And in "Spicy Little Curses Such As These," the demon Vasudev uses all sorts of nefarious means to set up a curse and then make sure that it does the maximum amount of damage. All is fair in love and war when it comes to the characters of Lips Touch: Three Times, even if it means lying between your teeth.
Questions About Lies and Deceit
- In "Goblin Fruit," is the disguise of Jack Husk really all that convincing? Why or why not? Give evidence from the book.
- Why does Estella go along with Vasudev's barter in "Spicy Little Curses Such As These"? Explain your answer with evidence from the text.
- Is it wrong of Mihai to let the Druj Queen incubate in Esmé without Mab knowing? Why or why not?
Chew on This
The goblins set out to deceive Kizzy by baiting her with a cute boy, but in the end it's really her own self-deception that allows them to steal her soul.
In agreeing to sell their souls for immortality, the Druj are convinced that they've gotten the better deal—but they're lying to themselves. In reality, giving up their souls means they have also given up all their enjoyment and reason for living.