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Everyone Here Is Lying: A Novel by Shari Lapena, Shari Lapena

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emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a solid read. Some twists were predictable, others surprising, though nothing jaw-dropping. It was an easy and enjoyable read, and I really felt for the characters, especially in the aftermath of Avery’s disappearance and the trauma they endured. The short, emotionally-packed chapters were engaging, though certain parts dragged a bit.

As the story unfolded, I found myself completely absorbed by the twists and turns, unable to put it down. The author skillfully wove a web of suspicion, keeping me on edge with each new revelation. The relentless pace and constant tension made for an emotional rollercoaster .Despite the frustrating decisions and flaws of the characters, they felt authentic and relatable, adding depth to the plot. Little Michael's innocence was particularly touching. I flew through the pages, eager to uncover the truth behind Avery’s disappearance. Everyone Here is Lying is a fast-paced domestic thriller with unlikeable characters, dark motives, and clever misdirection. The short chapters keep you guessing until the very end. It masterfully explores heavy themes like child abuse, domestic violence, and infidelity, creating an intense, gripping read

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was my first book by Shari Lapena and I can safely say it won’t be my last!

The Wooler family live in Stanhope. It’s the perfect place to raise a family, a safe neighbourhood. On the surface, they are the perfect family. Mum, dad, brother, sister. But this ‘perfect’ family isn’t as perfect as them may seem, and when the youngest member of the family, Avery, disappears, everything changes.

I love a good mystery/thriller and after hearing good things about Shari Lapena, I decided to pick this one up and I’m so glad I did!

This review is probably going to be quite short, as it’s a bit tricky to talk about the characters or the plot without spoiling the story, but I really enjoyed it.

I especially enjoyed the ending! It was really intriguing and left you to imagine the aftermath of the story, and the situation certain characters have found themselves in.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to read more by Shari Lapena.

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.25

Overall, this book was good. There was a little bit of extra fluff that could have been eliminated, but otherwise, it was good. The premise of the book is encompassed by infidelity and the manipulation of a nine year old. While I understand the ending, I felt like the author could have added an epilogue expanding upon things. The ending felt so rushed.

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