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A review by mppilk
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I audibly groaned after just a few pages at the setting. Evie, the lead character, at a dinner party with her new boyfriend and meeting his friends for the first time. So clichéd. The boyfriend and friends are wealthier and better educated. But all is not what it seems, Evie is on a job and Ryan, the boyfriend, is the target.
Evie has had a series of personas and jobs over the years working for a Mr. Smith but that relationship is breaking down.
Plenty of twists and turns in this to hold the reader’s attention and an easy read. However you do have to suspend believe for it and I was left somewhat confused and deflated at the end. Just can figure out what exactly was the point of it all.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for a this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Evie has had a series of personas and jobs over the years working for a Mr. Smith but that relationship is breaking down.
Plenty of twists and turns in this to hold the reader’s attention and an easy read. However you do have to suspend believe for it and I was left somewhat confused and deflated at the end. Just can figure out what exactly was the point of it all.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for a this ARC in exchange for an honest review.