A review by filipa_maia
Never Lie by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was, by far, my favorite book by this author so far. Freida McFadden's books are very easy to read. The stories are very compelling and, even when the plot is not that good, the mystery is so untincing that we want to keep reading to know who did it.

I really enjoyed this book. Maybe I was particularly distracted, but I didn't suspect the killer throughout the entire story. I really though the was somebody else. I really enjoyed these characters, and, for a change, the female protagonist was not dumb as a rock.

There is a portuguese saying - 'Só se estragou uma casa' - that is perfect for this couple :D .

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship

Moderate: Child abuse, Blood, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol