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A review by nftayyyy
Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Stumbled upon "Society of Lies" by Lauren Ling Brown, where the slow-burning mystery is worth it. For those who DNF at 20-30%, I found the story picked up 40% all the way through with pacing. 😁👏
Moods: dark, intense, mysterious 👀, and emotional.
Expected: August 2024!
"Society of Lies" definitely lived up to the title. Books told from two different perspectives and timelines can be difficult to follow. I felt this until 40% through and I was thinking I would DNF. However, the pacing picked up for me and kept me engaged till the end. 😅 Think of the movie "The Skulls" but the modern version is driven by two FMCs. We explore a prestigious college campus's dark underbelly through the intertwined lives of sisters Maya and Naomi. If anything this felt a little too real and current at times regarding the college admissions scandal. If you found that interesting then you will love this fictional take on exploring that theme which I recommend.
Big thanks to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, and Bantam for the ARC. 💜
Moods: dark, intense, mysterious 👀, and emotional.
Expected: August 2024!
"Society of Lies" definitely lived up to the title. Books told from two different perspectives and timelines can be difficult to follow. I felt this until 40% through and I was thinking I would DNF. However, the pacing picked up for me and kept me engaged till the end. 😅 Think of the movie "The Skulls" but the modern version is driven by two FMCs. We explore a prestigious college campus's dark underbelly through the intertwined lives of sisters Maya and Naomi. If anything this felt a little too real and current at times regarding the college admissions scandal. If you found that interesting then you will love this fictional take on exploring that theme which I recommend.
Big thanks to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, and Bantam for the ARC. 💜