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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Violence
An intriguing story for everything that this book touches.
A family with a lovely daughter that tries for a second child.All the hard moments they went through while trying for the first one as well. Depression in all it's forms, from the pre and postnatal one to the punches that life gives us unexpected while doing some routine checks and how we take for granted some things and the easy way we see everything around us if it doesn't touch us personally.
A story about alcohol and domestic abuse and how that affects marriage and future plans. So many turns that will keep you on the edge because this story it's real and touches real-life topics, some very hard to read at times and most of them will make you reconsider your life choices or be more aware of what really happens in other marriages.
Can't recommend this book enough.
thanks to the publisher, author and NetGalley for my copy
A family with a lovely daughter that tries for a second child.All the hard moments they went through while trying for the first one as well. Depression in all it's forms, from the pre and postnatal one to the punches that life gives us unexpected while doing some routine checks and how we take for granted some things and the easy way we see everything around us if it doesn't touch us personally.
A story about alcohol and domestic abuse and how that affects marriage and future plans. So many turns that will keep you on the edge because this story it's real and touches real-life topics, some very hard to read at times and most of them will make you reconsider your life choices or be more aware of what really happens in other marriages.
Can't recommend this book enough.
thanks to the publisher, author and NetGalley for my copy
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Lies Lies Lies - oh my goodness there are soooo many lies! Adele Parks has written an absolute page turner in this book - a book that is hard to put down because you just never know what is going to happen next. You might think that you have this one all figured out - but I guarantee you have not. If you love a story that continues to surprise you right until the very end then this book is definitely one that you need to grab.
I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of this book from the HQ Book Club - Harlequin Books Australia so a big thank you to them. It was an absolute pleasure to read and review this book. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased. This book is being released in Australia July 22nd but not in the UK until September for some reason. Lucky Aussies!!
Lies Lies Lies tells the story of a family - Simon, Daisy and their daughter Millie. Falling pregnant with Millie was a struggle for the couple and trying for a second is proving to be just as hard. Attending an IVF appointment changes Simons world and he starts to drink a lot more. Simon becomes increasingly more reliant on alcohol and their marriage starts to feel the strain. But it is one night after a friends party that a horrific incident occurs and both of their lives are shattered.
This is a story of alcohol abuse and addiction, domestic violence, post natal depression, family and good friends. It shows the extremes that people will go for those that they love, for family and for their lives You need to read this book to understand a lot of the themes running through it and I absolutely do not want to spoil this book for anybody. I had a few gasps out loud when reading this, when the twists were revealed. I found this book to be hard to read in parts but I thoroughly enjoyed it all the same. I highly recommend this book - well done Adele Parks!
I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of this book from the HQ Book Club - Harlequin Books Australia so a big thank you to them. It was an absolute pleasure to read and review this book. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased. This book is being released in Australia July 22nd but not in the UK until September for some reason. Lucky Aussies!!
Lies Lies Lies tells the story of a family - Simon, Daisy and their daughter Millie. Falling pregnant with Millie was a struggle for the couple and trying for a second is proving to be just as hard. Attending an IVF appointment changes Simons world and he starts to drink a lot more. Simon becomes increasingly more reliant on alcohol and their marriage starts to feel the strain. But it is one night after a friends party that a horrific incident occurs and both of their lives are shattered.
This is a story of alcohol abuse and addiction, domestic violence, post natal depression, family and good friends. It shows the extremes that people will go for those that they love, for family and for their lives You need to read this book to understand a lot of the themes running through it and I absolutely do not want to spoil this book for anybody. I had a few gasps out loud when reading this, when the twists were revealed. I found this book to be hard to read in parts but I thoroughly enjoyed it all the same. I highly recommend this book - well done Adele Parks!
Finished reading: July 22nd 2020
"The thing about people is that it takes years, and years, and years to know them. Really know them. Because we hide things, all of us, all the time. We're ashamed, cautious or secretive."
*** A copy of this book was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and MIRA in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ***
Spoiler
I've had Adele Parks on my list of authors to try for a while now, and after being intrigued by the blurb of her newest I just couldn't resist signing up for the blog tour. I'm glad I did, because my first experience with her writing was most definitely successful. Lies Lies Lies is more domestic drama than thriller, but it packs a mean punch and it will definitely have you in its grip the whole time. Fans of the genre will be delighted!
Like I said, Lies Lies Lies felt mostly like a domestic drama and if you are looking for a superfast and action-packed thriller this book will most likely not be your cup of tea. If on the other hand you enjoy domestic thrillers with a focus on the character development, the psychological aspect as well as a healthy dose of shocking secrets and lies, you will be in for a treat. Lies Lies Lies will deliver all of this and more! Using a dual POV and storyline, we get to hear the story from both Daisy and Simon's side. We learn about their past, what happened in 2016 that changed their lives forever and what their life is like in 2019 for both after the life changing event. This dual POV is used to explore both characters as well as to build up the suspense and give the multiple secrets they are hiding more impact. Both the plot and plot twists are more than solid and the two POVs complemented each other very well.
As for the characters themselves... In this kind of psychological thriller and domestic drama, the character development is key. While neither Daisy nor Simon are all that likeable, their development is more than thorough, flawed and realistic and it was interesting to see them develop and grow over time. The rest of the cast likewise each had their role to play and they complemented the main characters well. There are a lot of secrets and lies involved in this story, and Lies Lies Lies will have more than a couple surprises in store for you. I especially found Simon's 2019 chapters to be fascinating for obvious reasons, although I won't be going into details to avoid spoilers.
Lies Lies Lies deals with a lot of difficult topics, including addiction, alcoholism, dementia, dealing with a life changing injury, infertility, abuse, rape and violence. Again, I won't be going into details to avoid possible spoilers, but especially the addiction and alcoholism element plays a very important role in the plot and I thought this element and its consequences were represented well. Lies Lies Lies definitely is no picnic and if you are looking for an uplifting read this book is probably not a good choice. But if you are looking for a well written, character driven domestic thriller that isn't afraid to go dark and packs a mean punch, Lies Lies Lies could be the perfect book for you.
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Amazing
Lies lies lies is a heart wrenching book. Adele Parks is an amazing author. I highly recommend lies lies lies as it's a book that'll have you gripped from page one. You fall in love with Daisy and feel for her as the story goes on and you see her life with her husband Simon. Your heart breaks for daisy and her daughter.
Lies lies lies is a heart wrenching book. Adele Parks is an amazing author. I highly recommend lies lies lies as it's a book that'll have you gripped from page one. You fall in love with Daisy and feel for her as the story goes on and you see her life with her husband Simon. Your heart breaks for daisy and her daughter.
Christ what a book.
The narrative is so well written at times I had to take a break due to my own anger.
There are so many twists and turns this book, I may well be a pretzel.
Veronica Henry was right by saying "Parks is the Queen of the domestic dark side"
Props to Adele Parks.
My only quarrel with this book is the finale. I wholeheartedly think the prose of inseminating yourself with the sperm of your friends husband, moments after their coitous is a stretch to say the least. I understand where Adele Parks was coming from - showing the desperation of wanting to be a mother, but it seemed rushed and ridiculous. That is the only drawback of the book. For me, anyway.
The narrative is so well written at times I had to take a break due to my own anger.
There are so many twists and turns this book, I may well be a pretzel.
Veronica Henry was right by saying "Parks is the Queen of the domestic dark side"
Props to Adele Parks.
My only quarrel with this book is the finale. I wholeheartedly think the prose of inseminating yourself with the sperm of your friends husband, moments after their coitous is a stretch to say the least. I understand where Adele Parks was coming from - showing the desperation of wanting to be a mother, but it seemed rushed and ridiculous. That is the only drawback of the book. For me, anyway.
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes