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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
Maybe 3.5 stars… not as exciting as I had hoped, and predictable sae for one plot twist that I really did not see coming. Not a bad book at all, just not what I expected.
Absolutely loved this book. The characters and the way it was written with switching perspectives kept me very engaged. Read it from cover to cover in just two days.
Two Truths and a Lie is a fast-paced, entertaining book that takes place in Newburyport, a small beach town north of Boston. It’s June and the summer has begun. “The Squad” of twelve moms are getting ready for their annual parties, activities and cattiness. We learn from the beginning that someone in Newburyport is not going to survive the summer.
Rebecca Coleman had been one of the make it happen members of the Mom Squad but after the recent loss of her husband, she’s become withdrawn focusing on her two daughters, seventeen year old Alexa and Morgan, eleven years old. Rebecca believes Alexa is preparing to attend college in the fall but Alexa, with a budding yet secretive success with her own YouTube channel, has already called the school and has given up her spot planning to head to Los Angeles.
Sherri Griffin and her daughter Katie, also eleven, have just moved into town. Rebecca has extended a hand in friendship to Sherri. Katie and Morgan quickly become friends but Sherri reveals little about herself and what she tells Rebecca and the others about herself is a lie.
The book is told from several points of view including Sherri, Rebecca, Alexa and The Squad, the latter acting as a pseudo Greek Chorus. Amid all the secrets and lies, this is a summer of change and growth for Sherri and Rebecca and a touching coming-of-age journey for Alexa. While Two Truths and a Lie has its share of amusing snarkiness, at its heart, it is a story about women who will do anything to insure the happiness and safety of their children.
There are many good books that take place during the summer, at a beach town involving a group of women and their families. This book feels familiar, which is not a bad thing.
Many thanks to Edelweiss, William Morrow and the author for the opportunity to enjoy Two Truths and a Lie in advance of its release date. A perfect beach read. And even if your beach is closed, as mine is right now, you’ll still feel like you’re on one.
Rated 3.75 rounded up.
Review posted on MicheleReader.com.
Rebecca Coleman had been one of the make it happen members of the Mom Squad but after the recent loss of her husband, she’s become withdrawn focusing on her two daughters, seventeen year old Alexa and Morgan, eleven years old. Rebecca believes Alexa is preparing to attend college in the fall but Alexa, with a budding yet secretive success with her own YouTube channel, has already called the school and has given up her spot planning to head to Los Angeles.
Sherri Griffin and her daughter Katie, also eleven, have just moved into town. Rebecca has extended a hand in friendship to Sherri. Katie and Morgan quickly become friends but Sherri reveals little about herself and what she tells Rebecca and the others about herself is a lie.
The book is told from several points of view including Sherri, Rebecca, Alexa and The Squad, the latter acting as a pseudo Greek Chorus. Amid all the secrets and lies, this is a summer of change and growth for Sherri and Rebecca and a touching coming-of-age journey for Alexa. While Two Truths and a Lie has its share of amusing snarkiness, at its heart, it is a story about women who will do anything to insure the happiness and safety of their children.
There are many good books that take place during the summer, at a beach town involving a group of women and their families. This book feels familiar, which is not a bad thing.
Many thanks to Edelweiss, William Morrow and the author for the opportunity to enjoy Two Truths and a Lie in advance of its release date. A perfect beach read. And even if your beach is closed, as mine is right now, you’ll still feel like you’re on one.
Rated 3.75 rounded up.
Review posted on MicheleReader.com.
Absolutely enjoyable beach read. Quick and witty and for those of us of a certain age, born in the mid to late 70's, very relatable.
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was so boring
I just finished Two Truths and a Lie by Meg Mitchell Moore and it was the perfect brain candy reading! Her books always scream summer vacation to me (I brought the Islanders to Maine last summer and it was just perfect!)
This one is a beach book with a little mystery tied in which made for a great mix. And it made me so happy to have little glimpses of the Islanders tied in (like the Dinner by Dad blog!) This will be published on 5/26/20 and I can't wait to share more about it then.
Thank you to William Morrow Books for an advanced copy.
This one is a beach book with a little mystery tied in which made for a great mix. And it made me so happy to have little glimpses of the Islanders tied in (like the Dinner by Dad blog!) This will be published on 5/26/20 and I can't wait to share more about it then.
Thank you to William Morrow Books for an advanced copy.
If I could paste another reviewer’s response I would say Julie got it exactly right. This book is a hot mess. The characters were a little difficult to keep separate… But that’s probably because I read the audiobook.
None of the characters have much development…yes there is story and some depth…but no one has much of an arc…no one changes or learns anything. And for a thriller type book, I know the focus is on suspense…but I need to care about the people first. And I just didn’t.
Also, the whole book is told in the past tense. The characters are dropping hints about the big thing, but the payoff was disappointing and the lead up was super slow. I really wanted this book to move so much faster.
I am not going to include spoilers. However, I will say this… the big plot twist at the end sucked.
I. Am. Furious!!!
And I knew it was coming… the foreshadowing gave it away early for me (I like guessing). And I just kept hoping…please don’t do what I think you’re gonna do. But the author freaking did it!!!! And now I wish I could remember who recommended this book because I’m mad at them too.
None of the characters have much development…yes there is story and some depth…but no one has much of an arc…no one changes or learns anything. And for a thriller type book, I know the focus is on suspense…but I need to care about the people first. And I just didn’t.
Also, the whole book is told in the past tense. The characters are dropping hints about the big thing, but the payoff was disappointing and the lead up was super slow. I really wanted this book to move so much faster.
I am not going to include spoilers. However, I will say this… the big plot twist at the end sucked.
I. Am. Furious!!!
And I knew it was coming… the foreshadowing gave it away early for me (I like guessing). And I just kept hoping…please don’t do what I think you’re gonna do. But the author freaking did it!!!! And now I wish I could remember who recommended this book because I’m mad at them too.
I enjoyed this even through the cringey parts. I don’t have to have a happy ending in every book I read but this one just…ugh why?? Honestly after the death the book could have just ended the wrap up at the end was just boring to me. It was good overall but not spectacular.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes