A review by missdevo
A Lie for a Lie by Helena Hunting

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

4.0

 I enjoyed this spinoff of the "Puckedaverse". The meet cute for Rook/RJ and Lainey is fun and funny. I loved the Alaska section of the story, and only have a couple of minor quibbles with the Chicago section. The trope everyone seems to love to hate doesn't bother me much as long as it's well written. In this case, it's pretty good (only verges on cheesy a few times). Overall I enjoyed this book, but wish there was a little more tension in the relationship aside from the lost contact in order to make the payoff feel bigger. I'm looking forward to the next in the series. I listened to the audio on audible, and it was fantastically done. It's duo/chapter by chapter and not duet narration, but both Stella Bloom and Jason Clarke (a particular fave) handle the other gender voices well.