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First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

82 reviews

torturedreadersdept's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
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

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adreaminaqua's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This was a good page turning thriller! It started off really strong and kind of slowed towards the end but did wrap up nicely. I liked the format of the chapters jumping around in time and the different perspectives. The reveal towards the halfway point didn’t really surprise me but I do like how the book ended. A good gripping thriller without the fright!

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leeann_bartee's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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aschmitttyy's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

One of my favorite books I've read so far this year! It had a different storyline than anything I have ever read before, and I finished it in two days. I wouldn't say this book is as "intense" or "thrilling" as others described it, but it did keep me engaged and on my toes. I found her job and boss extremely curious and wanted to see what happened. Also love a good love story, and needed to see how real it was. Would definitely recommend this one!

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klandry98's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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emmaspaperbacks's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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emmagreenie's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

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emmy_likes_2_read's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

1.5

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elizlizabeth's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

This book answers the question What if Tom Cruise Mission Impossible were a woman? a question that nobody asked but which given how entertaining the result, should've been posed ages ago. 10/10 would watch a movie adaptation.

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riannonsbookishera's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

The premise is intriguing, centered on characters whose lives are intertwined with secrets and lies. The plot was rich with tension, and characters were well-developed, each hiding layers of truths and lies that made them as deceiving as the narrater seems.

While this book is marketed as a thriller, it often feels more like a domestic drama with suspenseful elements rather than a full-fledged thriller. The pacing is steady, but I found myself wishing for more high-stakes moments and twists that every thrill seeker is looking for in a "thriller". The plot builds slowly, and though it is well-crafted, it lacks the heart-pounding intensity that you might be expecting when picking up this book.

Despite this, the conclusion is satisfying and delivers a powerful punch that ties up the story beautifully. It's a solid read for those who enjoy character-driven stories with an undercurrent of suspense. While I would have appreciated more thrills, the strong ending makes it a worthwhile read. If you go in with the right expectations, you'll likely find it a rewarding experience.

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