A review by gabbysreading
Half Truths by Claire Contreras
5.0
I loved this book. It was so freaking good!! From the very first page, Claire Contreras had me hooked!! Secrets, suspense, twists, turns and romance, I couldn't put Half Truths down. I'm just obsessed with it all!!
The main characters were well developed and had great chemistry. Amelia, especially, shined for me. Give me a smart, determined heroine any day. Transfering into a new college her senior year, she came in seeking answers; not stopping at anything to get them. I loved her will and her strength but it was her vulnerability that made her relatable.
Then we have the broody hero Logan Fitzgerald. A jerk a time or twenty, I have to admit it took a minute for me to come around on him. He did have a captivating aura surrounding him that made me want to know more about him. Yet, it was when he let his guard down with Mae and the fierce protective care he had for her that really won over my heart. By the end he had me swooning all kinds of ways.
The setting and mood is probably my favorite thing about this story. I was absolutely addicted to the eerie and mysterious feel. All the secrets and lies added the right amount of drama and intrigue to keep me at the edge of my seat.
I will say, I would categorize Half Truths as a suspense with some romance rather than a romantic suspense. I really enjoyed the way Mae and Logan's connection builds throughout the story. However, I did not feel like their romance was the focus of the story. Normally, I would have docked a star for this situation because I love me some romance but for this story it worked.
I've enjoyed Claire Contreras's other books in the past. However, Half Truths was just on another level. This is some of her best work. I am all-in on this world Claire has created. She did leave it open for other characters to get a story. I'll be over here with my fingers crossed, praying we get more. Highly recommend!!
The main characters were well developed and had great chemistry. Amelia, especially, shined for me. Give me a smart, determined heroine any day. Transfering into a new college her senior year, she came in seeking answers; not stopping at anything to get them. I loved her will and her strength but it was her vulnerability that made her relatable.
Then we have the broody hero Logan Fitzgerald. A jerk a time or twenty, I have to admit it took a minute for me to come around on him. He did have a captivating aura surrounding him that made me want to know more about him. Yet, it was when he let his guard down with Mae and the fierce protective care he had for her that really won over my heart. By the end he had me swooning all kinds of ways.
The setting and mood is probably my favorite thing about this story. I was absolutely addicted to the eerie and mysterious feel. All the secrets and lies added the right amount of drama and intrigue to keep me at the edge of my seat.
I will say, I would categorize Half Truths as a suspense with some romance rather than a romantic suspense. I really enjoyed the way Mae and Logan's connection builds throughout the story. However, I did not feel like their romance was the focus of the story. Normally, I would have docked a star for this situation because I love me some romance but for this story it worked.
I've enjoyed Claire Contreras's other books in the past. However, Half Truths was just on another level. This is some of her best work. I am all-in on this world Claire has created. She did leave it open for other characters to get a story. I'll be over here with my fingers crossed, praying we get more. Highly recommend!!