A review by nachoaveragebooklover
Filthy Lies by Serena Akeroyd

5.0

For fans of the Five Points series, Conor's story has been long in the making and we've been teased with his and Star's story through many of his brother's books. He is the enigmatic hacker whose childhood abuse changed many lives. Conor is loyal to his family and shaped by his father's patriarchal control. His oversight of his family has kept people safe throughout the series and now it is time for his story to be told. I already loved him as a character, but Filthy Lies gives him a voice.

This was always going to be a big story, and Filthy Lies is just part 1 of a duet. Star is perhaps the most formidable of Five Points women and has a history of violence and abuse. As Conor geeks out over her super spy status, she is also frequently recognized as the serial killer she is, but with a heart and a mission. Star uses her own tragedy to fuel her fight. She is prickly and hard to read at times. But this slow-burning romance with Conor has her softening.

I found this book surprisingly sensual and loving. While these two might not consummate their relationship just yet, their journey to experiencing each other is touching and beautifully written.

Filthy Lies is addictive and I couldn't put it down. Thankfully we don't have long to wait for the second part of the duet.