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A review by cmw276
Never Lie by Freida McFadden
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Never Lie by Frieda McFadden is a solid, fast-paced thriller that keeps you guessing.
Like her other books, it follows a familiar formula of misdirection and unexpected twists. I was hooked throughout, and the ending did surprise me - once in a way I enjoyed and once where it felt a bit too convenient.
My main gripe is when twists don’t quite align with earlier parts of the story, which happened here. A twist should surprise us, not the characters.
That said, it’s a decent read if you’re after a quick, engaging thriller that doesn’t demand too much depth.
Like her other books, it follows a familiar formula of misdirection and unexpected twists. I was hooked throughout, and the ending did surprise me - once in a way I enjoyed and once where it felt a bit too convenient.
My main gripe is when twists don’t quite align with earlier parts of the story, which happened here. A twist should surprise us, not the characters.
That said, it’s a decent read if you’re after a quick, engaging thriller that doesn’t demand too much depth.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy
Minor: Bullying, Sexual assault, Car accident