What is the author's style in I'd Tell You I Love You, but Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter?

The point of view in "I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You" is the first-person and limited. The point of view is mostly reliable in regards to what Cammie sees and knows, but there are circumstances where her observations prove to be inaccurate. The point of view in this novel is important as it focuses on Cammie and her legend, the actuality of who she is compared to who she pretends to be.

The novel contains a fairly equal distribution of exposition and dialogue. This is useful to the portrayal of the narrative as it allows the focus to remain largely on Cammie's thoughts and feelings concerning both her real life and the one she makes up for her legend. It is also useful since it shows Cammie's interactions with both her peers and Josh, allowing a sharp contrast between the two lives she is living. The novel's viewpoint remains focused on Cammie throughout the entirety of the narrative.