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A review by marik0n
Black Lies by Alessandra Torre
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
0.0
I didn't like the synopsis from the beginning, but everyone was so excited about it, so I thought I would give it a chance. Furthermore, I am a huge fan of Torre's mysteries, so that was a bonus.
Layana is a spoiled rotten rich girl that decided to start a revolution in her parents' backyard when she accesses her trust found as she turned 25. Long story short, she ends up rebelling by being so "different", "real" and "edgy", while also hooking up with this extremely wealthy, pc smart guy, Brant. A few months into the relationship she finds out Brant's big secret and a some time later she meets Lee. Lee is the exact opposite of Brant and they start an affair.
There were so many issues I had with this book. Besides the more than obvious plot holes, there was nothing to like there. Handfuls of misogyny coupled with Layana's "pick me" attitude, everyone talking about Brant like he is a 3 year old, a hella predictable and highly unrealistic plot twist. That is what this book is. Also, it screamed "FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS" and the whole "Sophie's choice" vibe with Layana, Lee and Brant was just ridiculous. Not even the sex scenes worked for me.
Just a waste of my time.
Layana is a spoiled rotten rich girl that decided to start a revolution in her parents' backyard when she accesses her trust found as she turned 25. Long story short, she ends up rebelling by being so "different", "real" and "edgy", while also hooking up with this extremely wealthy, pc smart guy, Brant. A few months into the relationship she finds out Brant's big secret and a some time later she meets Lee. Lee is the exact opposite of Brant and they start an affair.
There were so many issues I had with this book. Besides the more than obvious plot holes, there was nothing to like there. Handfuls of misogyny coupled with Layana's "pick me" attitude, everyone talking about Brant like he is a 3 year old, a hella predictable and highly unrealistic plot twist. That is what this book is. Also, it screamed "FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS" and the whole "Sophie's choice" vibe with Layana, Lee and Brant was just ridiculous. Not even the sex scenes worked for me.
Just a waste of my time.