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denaiir's review against another edition
4.5
It was a really fun thriller with a great cast of characters. Not a 5-star because it was too unbelievable but it was really fun
mariaipaulino's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
rmarcin's review against another edition
3.0
This was the third Lisa Jackson book that I have read, but the others were read years ago, so I wasn't sure what to expect. However, this book was just as mediocre as the other two books that I read.
Part 1 of the book was to set up the story line that Didi Scott, presumably committed suicide. After witnessing what seemed to be her mother's suicide, Remmi Scott was transported back to 20 years earlier, when she was 15 years old, and witnessed her mother selling, Ariel, one of the twin babies her mother had. During that sale, a car blows up, someone is shot, and Didi Scott is terrified. Remmi tries to get her mother to admit to the baby selling scam, but Didi won't, claiming she will take care of everything. Didi's friend and midwife, Seneca, disappears with the other twin, Adam.
Fast forward 20 years, and Remmi needs to find out if that was really her mother who committed suicide. She meets with the cops, and it all seems to revolve around a book that was recently published about Didi Scott and her career as a Marilyn Monroe impersonator.
The novel is rambling at times, and the story is too neatly wrapped up. There are way too many coincidences, too many close calls, and too many unbelievable situations. The story was quite predictable. Quite a disappointment.
The only saving grace of the book in my opinion was that I liked Remmi and her friend, Noah Scott.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
#NetGalley #LisaJackson #LiarLiar #KensingtonBooks
Part 1 of the book was to set up the story line that Didi Scott, presumably committed suicide. After witnessing what seemed to be her mother's suicide, Remmi Scott was transported back to 20 years earlier, when she was 15 years old, and witnessed her mother selling, Ariel, one of the twin babies her mother had. During that sale, a car blows up, someone is shot, and Didi Scott is terrified. Remmi tries to get her mother to admit to the baby selling scam, but Didi won't, claiming she will take care of everything. Didi's friend and midwife, Seneca, disappears with the other twin, Adam.
Fast forward 20 years, and Remmi needs to find out if that was really her mother who committed suicide. She meets with the cops, and it all seems to revolve around a book that was recently published about Didi Scott and her career as a Marilyn Monroe impersonator.
The novel is rambling at times, and the story is too neatly wrapped up. There are way too many coincidences, too many close calls, and too many unbelievable situations. The story was quite predictable. Quite a disappointment.
The only saving grace of the book in my opinion was that I liked Remmi and her friend, Noah Scott.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
#NetGalley #LisaJackson #LiarLiar #KensingtonBooks
erinnejc's review against another edition
5.0
Fabulous!! Lisa Jackson is a great author and her books never let me down, would highly recommend to others.
palmtreesparmar's review
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? No
4.0
alindeman's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
chillawesome's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
reytru1065's review against another edition
2.0
I love Lisa Jackson but didn’t love this book. I enjoyed the plot line and therefore gave this book 2 stars but overall this story dragged.
It centers on the disappearance of Didi Storm twenty something years prior and the unending search by her first born Remmi Storm. Which gains speed upon the death of an imposter dressed as Didi who jumped from a window of her hotel, where Remmi happened to be around at that time. The book has action, great plot line of death and dark secrets but just felt way to long. I think the story could have been cut at least by a third and it still would have been great.
It centers on the disappearance of Didi Storm twenty something years prior and the unending search by her first born Remmi Storm. Which gains speed upon the death of an imposter dressed as Didi who jumped from a window of her hotel, where Remmi happened to be around at that time. The book has action, great plot line of death and dark secrets but just felt way to long. I think the story could have been cut at least by a third and it still would have been great.
k_west1984's review against another edition
2.0
Just wasnt feeling this book, took me so long to finish it an I wish I gave up with it really.
hannas_heas47's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to the publisher for a ARC to read and give my honest opinion. The cover was ok, but the blurb and author's notoriety is what had me claiming this book.
The book centers around a woman who impersonates Marilyn Monroe named Didi Storm. After trying to embezzle money from the father of her twin children, she disappears never to be heard from again. Twenty years pass by and a book about Didi Storm comes out. This makes more things surrounding the disappearance come to light, and the eldest daughter of Didi's is looking for answers.
This was a really great story with enough action to keep you guessing until the end. The author did a really great job of keeping me guessing until it was almost over which really made the book hold my attention. I gave it four stars of entertainment! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a great mystery.
The book centers around a woman who impersonates Marilyn Monroe named Didi Storm. After trying to embezzle money from the father of her twin children, she disappears never to be heard from again. Twenty years pass by and a book about Didi Storm comes out. This makes more things surrounding the disappearance come to light, and the eldest daughter of Didi's is looking for answers.
This was a really great story with enough action to keep you guessing until the end. The author did a really great job of keeping me guessing until it was almost over which really made the book hold my attention. I gave it four stars of entertainment! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a great mystery.