A review by cpalmisanod
Read Between the Lies by Malcolm Duffy

emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Ryan has gone through a lot of changes in the last few months. His parents got divorced, his dad has moved him in with his new girlfriend, and now he’s welcoming his dad’s girlfriends son home from Juvie.

Tommy has spent six months in jail for an unspecified crime. He’s trying hard to make changes so he doesn’t make his mom unhappy   again.

Ryan and Tommy are struggling to adjust to each other in their new roles as almost brothers. Then when their parents announce their engagement, a big family secret is revealed that threatens everything.