A review by helena_g_reads
Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

⭐️: 4.25 / 5

Publication Date: May 21, 2024

I want to thank Doubleday and Net Galley for allowing me to get an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review! 

The prelude does such a fantastic job at hooking you into where this story may go from here. The end of the chapter made me audibly gasp. 

Some of the coolest aspects of this story, were the vivid descriptions of all the exotic locations that we get to visit during this book. The author does a masterful job transporting you from the lush beauty of Hawaii to the markets of Marrakech and beyond. I loved Eden and her relationship with her father. I also thought the way he wove the mystery into the drama kept me turning the pages waiting to find the final reveal. 

As for my reservations, I wish some of the side characters had more of a chance to be developed. As a fair warning, if you’re going into this hoping for a plot line that’ll knock your socks off this might not be for you. Some reveals were predictable but others still left me surprised in the end. The plot is mostly light and fluffy with more serious tops sprinkled in as well. 

Overall I absolutely enjoyed this book! I loved the crazy Rich Asians series and couldn’t wait to get my hands on this ARC. This is a perfect beach read with delicious drama that left me gasping in shock and laughing at the crazy antics. 

Would recommend for those who are fans of

• Nonlinear timelines 
• Multiple settings
• Lives of the rich and famous 
• Soap opera style drama

⚠️ violence, drug abuse, mentions of eating disorders, overdose