Tuesday, January 14, 2020

1.14.2020 - The Better Liar

The Better Liar by Tanen Jones

Many thanks to NetGalley, Ballantine Books, and Tanen Jones for the opportunity to read and review her debut book - 4.5 stars and definitely an author to keep on your radar in the future!  This book was so smartly written and it kept me guessing, even when I figured a few things out along the way.

Leslie has stayed at home and done what was expected of her.  She is married to Dave and has a young child, Eli, plus a full-time job but still managed to take care of her father as he slowly died from cancer.  Meanwhile, her younger sister, Robin, left their hometown early and never looked back.  When their father's will is revealed. it stipulates that the money is to be split between the two girls, but that neither can collect unless they do it together.  So Leslie sets off to find Robin, only to find her dead.  But she meets Mary, a girl who looks similar enough to Robin that she could possibly pull off a switch so that they could both profit.

Told in viewpoints of Leslie, Mary and Robin, you gain insight into each story but you will still be surprised by the ending!  Few triggers - suicide, postpartum depression - but a fabulous debut!

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