Book description
My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me:
1. I’m in a coma.
2. My husband doesn’t love me anymore.
3. Sometimes I lie.
OMG! What a fabulous and twisted read Sometime I Lie is, there is nothing more satisfying than reading a psychological thriller that well and truly messes with your head, and a word of warning here this is one that will leave your head spinning. The market is saturated with psychological thrillers at the moment and on the whole most of the ones I have read have been a decent read, but tend to lack the “thrilling” element I’ve come to expect from such books, but I’m happy to report that Sometime I Lie has the “thrilling” element I crave, it’s also dark and very, very sinister so from the opening chapter I was well and truly hooked.
From the book description it’s evident that Amber is not going to be a reliable narrator, and she certainly doesn’t disappoint. I’m particularly fond of such narrators as you are never quite sure what is real or where the truth lies. As Amber lies in coma there is a deep sense of malevolence that radiates from every page. The characters surrounding Amber as she lies vulnerable all come under close scrutiny and you can’t help but become suspicious of everyone of them at some point in this very deceitful tale. I really thought I had worked out where this story was heading, but fortunately the author wrong footed me at every turn. You know something terrible as happened to Amber but the why’s and how’s are intricately revealed layer by devious layer.
I could go on and on about this book, it really was that good! but in doing so I could give away spoilers which is never my intention, so what I would say this is definitely one of those books you need to read for yourself. It’s difficult to believe this is Alice Feeney’s debut novel it’s an highly addictive and compelling read, deliciously plotted with twist and turns galore I devoured this book in just over a day and it’s definitely going to be one of my top reads of 2017.
I’m sure it won’t come as much of a shock but I will be giving Sometimes I Lie the very prestigious Gold Star Award Rating, the third book of 2017 to get this award. It’s given to a book I feel is particularly outstanding, a book that covers every aspect of what I look for in a good read, fantastic plot, great characters and a storyline that draws me in from the first page and keeps me in its grips until I reach the very last page.
Print Length: 279 pages
Publisher: HQ (23 Mar. 2017)
Just preordered after reading your review! Xx
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Thank you hope it doesn’t disappoint x
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I’ve made a conscious decision to step away from the psychological thriller genre for a week or so but this one is very tempting! Fab review, Lorraine! x
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Very original Dee I know what you mean as I was also having problems with this genre, but this one certainly deserves a read x
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Yes! I’m so happy this is gold star worthy as it’s sitting towards the top of my TBR! Great review, I can’t wait to be wrong footed at every turn!!
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I shall look forward to reading your thoughts on this one Janel, as it really messed with my head! X
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Totally agree with you! My review goes up for it in a couple of days, it was a fantastic read! 🙂
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Great review! I think this is one for my list 🙂
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Definitely worth a read Cathy x
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Great review (as always!) Lorraine. Going to have to treat myself to this one xxx
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Thanks Abbie x
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Excellent review Lorraine! This is on my TBr and I can’t wait to read it!
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Thanks Chelsea I have a feeling you are going to love this one x
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I so want to read this one ! Really great review, I’m very curious about that ‘thrilling’ element in this one!
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Hope you enjoy it Inge as much as I did x
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Slapping this right into the TBR pile! I was sold with that blurb 🙂 And then your review solidified it.
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Danielle you are so easy swayed 😂😂and thank you I think you will love it 😘😘
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Fantastic review! I am SO looking forward to reading this one 😃
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Thank you Vicki, hope you enjoy it as much as I did x
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I’ve been eyeing this one. Am definitely adding it to the list now. Great review.
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Great review! I’m on a psychological thriller kick at the moment and I think I’ll have to try this one!
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Thanks Melanie would highly recommend if you are looking for a psychological thriller, would highly recommend x
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