Reviews

This Is How I Lied by Heather Gudenkauf

origamy's review

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

Ugh, this was alright but I just didn't vibe with it. Like the concept and everything was great and all but the execution was just a miss. I didn't really connect with any of the characters and wasn't a fan of the reveal. 

books_n_beis's review

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

This book was written in my favorite style, where the author toggles between POVs & timelines until the stories converge & the reader can finally see the full picture of what happened. There are a few possible suspects and any of them could realistically have been the killer.

marytreybig's review

Major hint was dropped within the first 50 pages and after feeling like I couldn’t get into this book, I skimmed to the end and saw that yes, that hint literally gave it all away. I’m glad I didn’t waste anymore time reading this. I felt bored and didn’t like the author’s writing style. I was giving her a second chance after The Overnight Guest and I don’t think I’ll try her again, to be honest. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, and Animal cruelty

cadigits's review

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

schumkat's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

me_alley's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

This author is becoming one of my favorites for mystery thrillers.  I loved this story, the characters, they were nuanced and interesting. Exactly the right amount of red herrings and suspects.  I love how she structures the story.  Great dialogue. I will read all of her books!!

emmasbookishself's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

A twisty and gripping thriller! 

1995: Eve Knox is brutally murdered. She was discovered by her best friend, Maggie and sister Nola when she unusually didn’t return home.  

2020: Maggie has followed in her father’s footsteps and is now the lead on the cold case surrounding her best friend’s murder. A new piece of evidence is found, and with DNA advancements perhaps Maggie can close this case after all. However, it’s not without speculation, rumours and secrets of the past coming to light. 

mittengirl27's review

emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

harec112's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

maloriejean's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25