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When We Lied by Claire Contreras

2 reviews

haneyhayespr's review

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense
  • 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

5.0

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense

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

This is a perfect fit for readers who crave a steamy and suspenseful romance with a possessive hero, a dash of mystery, and a strong focus on the emotional intensity of a second-chance love story, all set against the backdrop of the high-stakes world of professional hockey. Get ready to be kept on the edge of your seat!

Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Death, Toxic friendship, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Death of parent, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Infidelity, Murder, and Addiction

Moderate: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Violence, Stalking, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Addiction

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booksandcurlz's review

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

Wow, this was such an incredible mystery romance. The pacing was flawless, it was an emotional roller coaster for the entirety of the book. The mystery subplot kept me guessing and when the major twist happened, I could not believe it.

This one is insta-lusty (and I am here for it!), the spice starts pretty early, but the relationship takes its sweet time developing, and there is no third act breakup (donโ€™t be fooled what happens is in some ways worse)

Here is all the things I loved:
๐Ÿ€ Josslyn - she was so sweet and kind to a fault. To the point she would risk her life and put herself in harms way for other people who donโ€™t deserve it.
๐Ÿ’ Finn Barlow - Holy molly, he is obsessive, possessive, jealous but good grief is he super loving ๐Ÿซ  when he learned Jossโ€™s love language he did whatever he could to show her his affection that way ๐Ÿฅน
๐Ÿ•ต๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ The mystery plot - crumbs were being dropped everywhere and at one point I thought that the person being accused was being used to cover up for another person. WRONG, and when the truth is discovered I was stunned to silence
๐Ÿฅน All the cameos from the previous book. Lach, Lyla, and little Theo make an appearance regularly and keep me laughing with their antics.
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ The conversation that happened after a big discovery! It was mature, calmed, and collected

Who do I recommend this for?
๐Ÿ€ If you enjoy sports romances
๐Ÿ‘ซ multi-cultural romance
๐Ÿ‘ซ Duo POV
โ™ฅ๏ธ Found Family
๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ Mutual pining
โš”๏ธ Touch her and โ˜ ๏ธ
๐Ÿ•ต๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ Mystery plot
๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ An obsessive hero

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