boldroastreader 's review for:

First Lie Wins: Reese's Book Club Pick (A Novel) (Random House Large Print) by Ashley Elston

3.0

mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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The writing for this book was unnecessarily wordy. The author added irrelevant descriptions and details that- in my opinion- distracted from the story. 

I think it’s very difficult to successfully execute a storyline with jumping timelines, and unfortunately, I think this book missed the mark. 

The twist at the end was lackluster.

George’s character and his relationship with Lucca was severely underdeveloped. I barely bay an eye at the final reveal

The last 1/3 of the book is the best part, but it’s a slow journey to get there.