“They say it's good to let your grudges go, but I don't know, I'm quite fond of my grudge. I tend it like a little pet.”

This is a brilliant contemporary mystery that has both drama and dark comedy. Moriarty seamlessly weaves between light and dark pulling the reader in. She does not shy away from kindergarten politics, merging of modern families, domestic violence, rape and murder. What will drive a person to do such a thing and who is willing to protect those involved at all costs?

There are 3 female leads: Madeline who is hilarious, rash and fiercely loyal. She wears her heart on her sleeve. Her internal dialogue and the conversations between her and her husband have made me laugh out loud. Celeste, the picture perfect beautiful wife, mother and former lawyer. Yet there is definitely more than meets the eye as she battles her own demons. Jane who is a single mother and seems to be running away from something sinister in her past. She is very protective of her son. All three women have their own secrets…and the power those secrets have on them.

I love this author’s writing style. This novel is intriguing, engaging and you can’t help but guess over and over who the murdered and murderer might be.

Big Little Lies was deliciously good. I want to read it all over again.