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A review by irxren
The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
3.0
This novel follows Emma, an artist who, at 13, attended an all-girls summer camp where her three cabin mates mysteriously disappeared, never to be heard from again. Fifteen years later, Emma returns to the same camp as an instructor, determined to uncover the truth about what happened all those years ago. As she delves into the past, she discovers secrets about the people she knew and the camp itself that have been hidden for a long time.
The story is fast-paced, engaging, and undeniably entertaining. It keeps you on the edge of your seat, eager to piece together the mystery alongside Emma. The writing is easy to follow, and the plot has a campy vibe that makes it a fun and quick read.
The reason I’m giving it three stars is that the author seemed to try to pack in too much. There were secrets from the past and present, along with a slew of suspicious characters. It felt like nearly every new revelation was a red herring, making it hard to see how all the pieces could possibly fit together. By the end, there were many loose ends, and some of the clues Emma stumbled upon felt too conveniently overlooked by the police for fifteen years.
Despite these flaws, I still enjoyed the book. It’s a fun read, perfect if you’re looking for something light and entertaining.
The story is fast-paced, engaging, and undeniably entertaining. It keeps you on the edge of your seat, eager to piece together the mystery alongside Emma. The writing is easy to follow, and the plot has a campy vibe that makes it a fun and quick read.
The reason I’m giving it three stars is that the author seemed to try to pack in too much. There were secrets from the past and present, along with a slew of suspicious characters. It felt like nearly every new revelation was a red herring, making it hard to see how all the pieces could possibly fit together. By the end, there were many loose ends, and some of the clues Emma stumbled upon felt too conveniently overlooked by the police for fifteen years.
Despite these flaws, I still enjoyed the book. It’s a fun read, perfect if you’re looking for something light and entertaining.