A review by alishav
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

There's an old saying: The first lie wins. It's not referring to the little white kind that tumble out with no thought; it refers to the big one. The one that changes the game. The one that is deliberate. The lie that sets the stage for everything that comes after it.

WOW! This book was like eating an utterly addicting bowl of spicy gumbo and washing it down with an ice cold glass of sweet tea. It is an incredibly clever con artist story full of devious characters that you can’t help but love, a plot that keeps you hooked, a dash of Southern charm, and a resolution that blindsides you (or at least it did me).