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The Lie by Kathryn Croft
2.0
Thank you to NetGally and Bookouture for an ARC in exchange for my review.
What did I just read? I liked the premise of The Lie but overall found the actual execution of the plot sloppy and the dialogue was often forced and unnatural.
My biggest issues with the book were:
- Timelines that didn't add up - half-siblings Jacob and Ava are 16 and 13 respectively and yet their mother didn't meet Ava's father until Jacob was 4?
- Adults who act like children - I'm sorry but if my daughter was found murdered and I became aware of evidence, I would go to the police. I would not try to convince literal teenagers to craft stories on how they found said evidence and then be OK when they got too scared to go to the police. What?
- The description doesn't actually match the plot - what is the family secret no one can find out about?
This book had potential. I love the concept of a mother grappling with protecting her son vs. getting to the truth when his girlfriend goes missing. There is a great story there, but this just isn't it.
What did I just read? I liked the premise of The Lie but overall found the actual execution of the plot sloppy and the dialogue was often forced and unnatural.
My biggest issues with the book were:
- Timelines that didn't add up - half-siblings Jacob and Ava are 16 and 13 respectively and yet their mother didn't meet Ava's father until Jacob was 4?
- Adults who act like children - I'm sorry but if my daughter was found murdered and I became aware of evidence, I would go to the police. I would not try to convince literal teenagers to craft stories on how they found said evidence and then be OK when they got too scared to go to the police. What?
- The description doesn't actually match the plot - what is the family secret no one can find out about?
This book had potential. I love the concept of a mother grappling with protecting her son vs. getting to the truth when his girlfriend goes missing. There is a great story there, but this just isn't it.