1.06k reviews for:

The Five Year Lie

Sarina Bowen

3.85 AVERAGE


I loved this book!! Never read anything from this author but apparently she does romance and this was her first in the thriller genre - well done! Will read more of her books for sure.
dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
mysterious medium-paced
dark reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

  | Amazing thriller that had me on edge the entire story and even when it supposedly all settled, it still threw me for a loop! This was a great mystery that needed to be solved, with complex people, hidden agendas, and confusion at every turn. Plus, there was a bus ride that had me sobbing right along with our heroine, trust me, when you get there, grab the tissues. Loved, loved, loved, loved it and wish I had of grabbed it sooner <3
mysterious medium-paced