alexis_something_rose's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kirstymaria1996's review against another edition
4.0
Yet again an excellent book by clare and I kept wanting to read it but I don't think it was her usual pace and was a little tamer than normal. It didn't make me enjoy it any less though. Still loved it
homeiswherethebookshelvesare's review
5.0
4.5* rounded up to 5*
I absolutely loved this book, couldn’t put it down after the first few pages. The premise of the book was so good - I absolutely love a juicy reality show, and it was written so well in this book.
I fully suspected every single character in the book at one point or another, some unhinged part of me even suspect Ffion (the detective) at one point
I absolutely loved this book, couldn’t put it down after the first few pages. The premise of the book was so good - I absolutely love a juicy reality show, and it was written so well in this book.
I fully suspected every single character in the book at one point or another, some unhinged part of me even suspect Ffion (the detective) at one point
jdwillis84's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
bookbloggerjanine's review against another edition
4.0
Game Of Lies by Clare Mackintosh
I give them book 4.5 stars
They say the camera never lies.
But on this show, you can't trust anything you see.
And when a murderer strikes, Detective Ffion knows every one of her suspects has an alibi . . . and a secret worth killing for.
This is book 2 in a series but can easily be read as a standalone.
Independent and feisty Ffion is back with her new trusty sidekick…..Dave the dog! A well executed plot and concept all about the dark side of a reality tv programme called Exposure.Taking place in a Welsh mountain site near her home village I loved the detailed setting.We have a cast of crew and contestants to suspect/like and dislike along with Ffions team including Leo.Short addictive chapters make this a brilliant addition to a compulsively readable series.
With thanks to Netgalley,Clare Mackintosh and Little, Brown Book Group UK, Sphere for my chance to read and review this book
I give them book 4.5 stars
They say the camera never lies.
But on this show, you can't trust anything you see.
And when a murderer strikes, Detective Ffion knows every one of her suspects has an alibi . . . and a secret worth killing for.
This is book 2 in a series but can easily be read as a standalone.
Independent and feisty Ffion is back with her new trusty sidekick…..Dave the dog! A well executed plot and concept all about the dark side of a reality tv programme called Exposure.Taking place in a Welsh mountain site near her home village I loved the detailed setting.We have a cast of crew and contestants to suspect/like and dislike along with Ffions team including Leo.Short addictive chapters make this a brilliant addition to a compulsively readable series.
With thanks to Netgalley,Clare Mackintosh and Little, Brown Book Group UK, Sphere for my chance to read and review this book
whatsclairereading's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
toellandback's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The second book in the Ffion Morgan series sees a backdrop of a reality show based near her home and after the contestants realise that they've signed up for something different than expected, one goes missing, forcing the Welsh and English police to work together again.
I enjoyed this one as much as the first, arguably helped by my dislike of reality shows (and vloggers) as the pace of the story rattles along. Its told from a variety of viewpoints including Ffion, the contestants, the makers of the show and English cop Leo who was instrumental in the first book.
It's twisty with just about everyone having reason to lie (hence the title) and keeps the reader guessing with little clues along the way.
There's a lovely sub-story surrounding Ffion's dog Dave which gave some much needed comic relief and although it would maybe help to read the first book, it's not essential despite plenty of ongoing storylines into this book.
Highly recommended.
bookwormellie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mandylovestoread's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sabdep's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0