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fibuzz 's review for:
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“A four-foot box, a foot for every year.”
Wow. This book. I had a feeling Some of Us Are Liars was going to be something special from the moment I read that opening quote. Fiona Cummins’ writing is incredibly good. She doesn’t just tell a story – she breathes life into it with the kind of observational detail that makes you pause and re-read a sentence just to appreciate how perfectly it’s phrased. An absolute masterclass in show, don’t tell.
The timelines do bounce back and forth, and I found myself flipping pages to keep the track, but honestly, that’s a small price to pay for such a layered and emotionally raw story. The characters are beautifully flawed, deeply human and relatable, and the weight of grief and guilt is explored in ways that made my heart ache. Full of tension, there were moments when I literally held my breath.
And let’s just take a moment to appreciate the twists. So many. So jaw-dropping. Completely left me reeling, as did the ending.
This was my first time reading this author but it won’t be my last. I was ready to add her entire back catalogue to my TBR list by about chapter 4. I was hooked, shocked, heartbroken and completely in awe of the way this story unfolded.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. An easy 5 stars from this reader who doesn’t give them lightly.
Wow. This book. I had a feeling Some of Us Are Liars was going to be something special from the moment I read that opening quote. Fiona Cummins’ writing is incredibly good. She doesn’t just tell a story – she breathes life into it with the kind of observational detail that makes you pause and re-read a sentence just to appreciate how perfectly it’s phrased. An absolute masterclass in show, don’t tell.
The timelines do bounce back and forth, and I found myself flipping pages to keep the track, but honestly, that’s a small price to pay for such a layered and emotionally raw story. The characters are beautifully flawed, deeply human and relatable, and the weight of grief and guilt is explored in ways that made my heart ache. Full of tension, there were moments when I literally held my breath.
And let’s just take a moment to appreciate the twists. So many. So jaw-dropping. Completely left me reeling, as did the ending.
This was my first time reading this author but it won’t be my last. I was ready to add her entire back catalogue to my TBR list by about chapter 4. I was hooked, shocked, heartbroken and completely in awe of the way this story unfolded.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. An easy 5 stars from this reader who doesn’t give them lightly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Child death, Violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Infidelity