1.06k reviews for:

The Five Year Lie

Sarina Bowen

3.85 AVERAGE

monicaja229's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

hookedbythatbook's review against another edition

4.0

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The belated text message that Ariel should've received five years ago started us off on a twisty path of abuse of power and betrayal. The dual time lines put different pieces of information together that painted the whole picture slowly and methodically. And as these two time lines came closer to revealing everything, the pace and general feel of the story also became more frantic. I was more invested in solving the mystery than the romance between Drew and Ariel. Although, their separation, interspersed with Drew's account from the past, was very emotional and heart-breaking. The reveal of the true culprit was done very well. I made some good guesses, but not about everything, and even though I had an inkling of the truth, it was still shocking and impactful. I really enjoyed Sarina Bowen's first attempt at a thriller and can recommend it if you like romantic suspense.

slbhyde's review against another edition

2.75

slow-paced

ericadamore's review against another edition

5.0

emotional mysterious 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: Yes

ashleyrneal's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

sarahkillian16's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

chillawesome's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

dhonings's review against another edition

3.5

dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

beco's review against another edition

4.25

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

wendyb00ks's review against another edition

4.25

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes