Reviews with content warning for Cancer - First Lie Wins

First Lie Wins follows Evie Porter who is not all as she seems. Evie Porter doesn't really exist and is a cover up for Evie's work that she does trying to attain assets that were taken from clients. But when she starts to unravel the truth of the person who gives her her assignments, she finds herself going against everything she has ever known.
I had seen someone say if you go into this book and don't try to overthink it, it's really enjoyable and I agree. I had heard mixed reviews of this book before I read it and I went into it with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised. I found the story to be one that I really enjoyed and found interesting.
I thought that the way this switched between her different persona's and the actual story was really intersting. I couldn't seem to figure out the twists that were coming in this book which made me happy because it made it an even more enjoyable experience. This book never stops and is non-stop. I thought this was really interesting to try to solve the mysteries. I liked the characters and found the plot interseting. I don't think this would be one I would read again as I have sen the twist.
I would recommend that if you are interested in this book, definitely pick it up and read it. I though tthis was a pretty solid thriller and had a lot of fun reading it.

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juanat77's review

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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beckyremillard's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I went into this one pretty blind but enjoyed it quite a bit more than I expected to.

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easyqueenie's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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nadiamasood's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

I strongly recommend diving into this blind! Resist the urge to sneak a peek at the blurb or book jacket, and steer clear of any summaries. Also, for maximum enjoyment, this book demands a profound suspension of disbelief. All good? Let's continue.

I loved First Lie Wins! It's fast-paced and action-driven. There are con artists, morally grey characters, secret identities, mysteries unfolding, and did I mention lots of secrets?

There’s an old saying: The first lie wins. It’s not referring to the little white kind that tumbles out with little to no thought; it refers to the big one. The one that changes the game. The one that is deliberate. The lie that sets the stage for everything that comes after it. And once the lie is told, it’s what most people believe to be true. The first lie has to be the strongest. The most important.

Evie Porter, our main character, is already my favorite. She's smart, brave, and kind. I think her character is nicely fleshed out, and the dual flashbacks give depth to her character as we get to know her better.

While some readers may find the dual timeline, numerous aliases, and character names a bit confusing, I had no trouble keeping up when I listened to the audiobook.

The one letdown for me is the lack of insight into Mr. Smith, who is essentially the whole point of this book. Even after the mystery unravels, his character remains unexplored. It would have been a much more satisfying conclusion if we had delved deeper into his story. Nevertheless, I still found the book enjoyable.

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annieshelley's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

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