A review by ernis
Trust Me When I Lie by Benjamin Stevenson

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.0

The book had great twists. However my main frustration was it felt like we were never given a clear picture of Eliza's death. It's hard to lean into a suspect when there's no information on who might be guilty. For instance, they talk a lot about how finding certain evidence proves that Eliza was murdered by a specific suspect. Yet they never emphasized why this evidence was so damning towards the suspect, why it had to be that person only. I find it hard to solve a mystery when I know very little about the death of the victim!
I also found the novel to be significantly slower paced than most thriller/mysteries I read.
I would instead recommend Benjamin Stevenson's "Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone" as it was an enjoyable and more lighthearted read.