catreader18's review against another edition
5.0
This book had me reading as fast as I could to find out what happens while at the same time wanting to read slowly so the book did not end. It is told in multiple POV and multiple timeline so the details are filled in as the story goes on. If you are a fan of Jodi Picoult, you will love this book. I’m so glad I found this book because the characters and the writing are amazing. I felt as if I was in the book right along the characters. This is a book with a lot of mystery and I couldn’t figure out the twist until the very end. I had a lot of ideas of what the twist would be and non of them were right.
the_bibliophilic_world's review against another edition
3.0
Suspenseful and Intense: Get ready for a thrilling ride! "The Lie" by Kathryn Croft keeps you on the edge of your seat with its multiple points of view. The story unfolds through the eyes of Lucy, Rose, and Carrie, intensifying the mystery and suspense. Each chapter is short and ends with a cliffhanger, making it impossible to put the book down.
alicemichelle's review against another edition
2.0
I struggled with this book. I seem to be at odds with the majority this time - on the surface it looked like the kind of book I would immerse right into, but it was a battle. I found the sense of drama a little forced around many of the characters and as much as I wanted to like Ava, I kept feeling she would lean to be a little unbelievable as a character.
My biggest gripe is with the sheer number of times the words, lie, liar, lied, lying are used. It just started to feel a bit over the top and would pull me from the story with a flash of annoyance that I was hearing that word or a variation of it yet again. Four times in two pages after several pages without it and I sighed put my kindle down and made tea. It really prevented me becoming properly involved in the story.
I know teenagers can be hard to communicate with but I think Jacob just made himself look guilty constantly. Tom? I despised him all the way through. Carrie I found it hard to have sympathy for - grief is a strange beast but she became increasingly more dislikable.
What kept me reading considering my obvious criticisms then? Well, I like a mystery and this couldn't have been what it seemed, it would have been too frustrating if it was!
I didn't really like Rose that much either but the twist with her does explain a bit.
Lucy I did like -. A mother who knows her child and loves unconditionally. Jacob also showed realism to his nature and growth as a person.
So this one wasn't for me, but it wrapped up well.
My biggest gripe is with the sheer number of times the words, lie, liar, lied, lying are used. It just started to feel a bit over the top and would pull me from the story with a flash of annoyance that I was hearing that word or a variation of it yet again. Four times in two pages after several pages without it and I sighed put my kindle down and made tea. It really prevented me becoming properly involved in the story.
I know teenagers can be hard to communicate with but I think Jacob just made himself look guilty constantly. Tom? I despised him all the way through. Carrie I found it hard to have sympathy for - grief is a strange beast but she became increasingly more dislikable.
What kept me reading considering my obvious criticisms then? Well, I like a mystery and this couldn't have been what it seemed, it would have been too frustrating if it was!
I didn't really like Rose that much either but the twist with her does explain a bit.
Lucy I did like -. A mother who knows her child and loves unconditionally. Jacob also showed realism to his nature and growth as a person.
So this one wasn't for me, but it wrapped up well.
thegeekybibliophile's review
4.0
Five years ago, Mia Hamilton’s husband, Zach, committed suicide. On the same night, Josie Carpenter, disappeared and was thought to have been murdered by her university teacher—Zach Hamilton. The coincidence of Josie’s disappearance and Zach’s suicide happening on the same night had everyone convinced Zach murdered Josie and disposed of her body before committing suicide. Josie’s body was never found and there was no absolute proof Zach murdered her, but the discovery of his corpse in Josie’s flat was enough for most people to believe it.
Five years later Mia is a counselor and in love with a man named Will, whom both she and her daughter, Freya, adore. Mia is starting to feel she can put the past behind her when she meets a new client named Alison who drops a bombshell during her first counseling session—saying Zach didn’t kill himself, only to deny having said it moments later.
Desperate for answers yet unsure if Alison can be trusted, Mia is determined to find out what Alison knows, and if she’s telling the truth. As she learns more about Alison, she questions her agenda and fears for her own safety—but she can’t stop until she finds out what Alison knows about the night Josie disappeared and Zach died.
Full of secrets, deceptions, and jaw-dropping plot twists, Silent Lies is guaranteed to keep you reading through the wee hours of the night. The story is told from the perspectives of Mia (in the present) and Josie (five years ago) in alternating chapters. While both perspectives are interesting, I found myself far more captivated by Josie’s tale. She went through something truly horrific in her past, and to see the way she coped with that—let alone, everything else she faced in her everyday life—was simply fascinating to me. Through her interactions with Zach, we see the sort of person he was, and even get glimpses of the way Mia was in the past in the rare moments he talks about her. The more I learned about Josie, the more theories I had about that fateful night, and her role in it.
Alison—who features in both perspectives—definitely kept me on my toes. Just when I thought I had her all figured out, something would happen to change my mind. She is definitely a complex character who constantly gives you a feeling of unease every time she shows up.
I can’t say why, of course, but the ending totally blew my mind! I was so shocked, I actually had to reread several paragraphs to make sure I hadn’t read it wrong. Just… WOW.
If you love psychological thrillers, you definitely need to add this one to your TBR pile!
I received an advance review copy of this book courtesy of Bookouture via Netgalley.
Five years later Mia is a counselor and in love with a man named Will, whom both she and her daughter, Freya, adore. Mia is starting to feel she can put the past behind her when she meets a new client named Alison who drops a bombshell during her first counseling session—saying Zach didn’t kill himself, only to deny having said it moments later.
Desperate for answers yet unsure if Alison can be trusted, Mia is determined to find out what Alison knows, and if she’s telling the truth. As she learns more about Alison, she questions her agenda and fears for her own safety—but she can’t stop until she finds out what Alison knows about the night Josie disappeared and Zach died.
Full of secrets, deceptions, and jaw-dropping plot twists, Silent Lies is guaranteed to keep you reading through the wee hours of the night. The story is told from the perspectives of Mia (in the present) and Josie (five years ago) in alternating chapters. While both perspectives are interesting, I found myself far more captivated by Josie’s tale. She went through something truly horrific in her past, and to see the way she coped with that—let alone, everything else she faced in her everyday life—was simply fascinating to me. Through her interactions with Zach, we see the sort of person he was, and even get glimpses of the way Mia was in the past in the rare moments he talks about her. The more I learned about Josie, the more theories I had about that fateful night, and her role in it.
Alison—who features in both perspectives—definitely kept me on my toes. Just when I thought I had her all figured out, something would happen to change my mind. She is definitely a complex character who constantly gives you a feeling of unease every time she shows up.
I can’t say why, of course, but the ending totally blew my mind! I was so shocked, I actually had to reread several paragraphs to make sure I hadn’t read it wrong. Just… WOW.
If you love psychological thrillers, you definitely need to add this one to your TBR pile!
I received an advance review copy of this book courtesy of Bookouture via Netgalley.
lottiemilne's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
decent plot twist at the end didn’t mind writing style
bookgramer_'s review against another edition
2.0
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for providing an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I'm in the minority of people who didn't like this book, as I can only see glowing reviews of this one on Netgalley and Goodreads.
What didn't work for me:
*Some plotholes and inconsistent timelines.
*Adult characters acting like kids.
*I guessed the biggest (and only) twist in the first Rose chapter itself, which made the final reveal feel lackluster.
The book is short and easy to read, so I'd say give it a go if you're new to mystery and thrillers.
I'm in the minority of people who didn't like this book, as I can only see glowing reviews of this one on Netgalley and Goodreads.
What didn't work for me:
*Some plotholes and inconsistent timelines.
*Adult characters acting like kids.
*I guessed the biggest (and only) twist in the first Rose chapter itself, which made the final reveal feel lackluster.
The book is short and easy to read, so I'd say give it a go if you're new to mystery and thrillers.
kathee93's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
stephh90's review against another edition
mysterious
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? Yes
3.5