First Lie Wins - by Ashley Elston

4.5 stars: First Lie Wins hooked me from the beginning. The protagonist isn’t who she seems and the story slowly reveals more about her and her mysterious boss throughout the book. This was a nice alternative to the unreliable narrator trope that’s popular in thrillers, but hard to perfect. Her thought process made sense, she wasn’t hiding things from the reader, we learned what she learned in real time with few exceptions. Flashbacks revealed things she already knew, which spared the reader a hefty exposition dump at the end (here’s looking at you Never Lie). It also made the twist something you could guess, but left enough mystery that you kind of suspected everyone. This read like a spy action movie, which isn’t usually my thing. However, I really enjoyed it and recommend it to other thriller fans.

I was half way through the book when it finally started to catch my attention. I did not see the ending coming and now all the going back and forth makes sense. It’s worth sticking with it

This is a definite put on your read list if you love books that take twists and turns at every chapter.

I had high hopes for this book. Every time I'd think it was going to pick up, it fell flat. It was all over the place.

Worth the read! We enjoyed discussing it at bookclub

Wow, the best book I've read in a while!! Hoping she comes out with something new soon. I'm a hooked reader and follower now!

Best book I have read in a while. Some parts are hard to get through bc it does jump around a timeline. If you are able to read in a quiet place and keep up, it is actually a VERY well written book. The main character may seem to be confused but just read it all the way through and you will see she is the real mastermind. Great read! Can't stop thinking about it and am desperately hoping for a sequel. Trying to find a similar book now seems impossible.

I honestly don’t know why this book has such great reviews. I am normally a quick reader and can finish a good book in a day, two max. It took me 3 days to get to the half way point (only like 335 or so pages total). I skipped from the middle of the book to the last few chapters just to read the ending. I’ve read over 15 books in two months this summer, and it’s rated last for me in my opinion.

Absolute page turner, will keep you guessing the entire time! Well written, one of my favorite books I’ve ever read.

Quick read that had me guessing. Loved it!

Excited to start reading it.

I bought this book for my secret sister. I ended up buying this for myself too. I can’t wait to reveal myself to my secret sister so that we can share our thoughts about the book. I look for the Reese Witherspoon picks.

Great read, well written and unexpected twists!

Twists and turns! Many books I read involve plots anyone could think up, but this book... I would have NEVER thought of this plot! I read this book so fast! I was totally emersed in Evie's life the entire time I was reading. I thought I had things figured out by page 190, but I was pleasantly surprised to find I was wrong! I soared through the rest of the book just loving every minute! Read this book!

Loved this book. Had many twists and turns and was a very quick read for me (I’m usually a bit slow). Highly recommend.

Had me from page 3! Great read!

LOVED this book. Didn’t want to put it down until I finished!

Loved it. Kept me turning!

Really good book !! Has a lot of twist and turns . Kept me entertained.

Hooked from page 1!!