Wow! What a roller coaster! This was my first book by Gudenkauf and I didn't know what to expect. Seeing the other reviews and ratings for the book, I was a bit worried that it wouldn't be 'all that' for me, but wow!!!
Throughout the book, the characters develop in alternating POV's and differing time lines, revolving around the death of a teen girl, Eve, in a small Iowa town in the mid-1990's. The murder goes unsolved until a new piece of evidence is found in 2020. Maggie, now an adult and a cop - also very pregnant and Eve's best friend before she died - is put in charge of the new evidence and the resolution of the crime. And that new piece of evidence holds all the answers. But before that, Gudenkauf takes us on one heck of a ride!
The differing POV's and time lines can get tough to get into - at least for me - but once I got familiar with the main characters, the story just grabbed me and wouldn't let go. And with the ending tied up and complete, I'm guessing this is a stand alone book, but I could see this as the start of a series really well too.
Mystery, suspense, worry, thrills and chills - this one had it all. Read it! It lives up to all those high marks!
Many thanks to the author and publisher, and to Net Galley, for an electronic ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Throughout the book, the characters develop in alternating POV's and differing time lines, revolving around the death of a teen girl, Eve, in a small Iowa town in the mid-1990's. The murder goes unsolved until a new piece of evidence is found in 2020. Maggie, now an adult and a cop - also very pregnant and Eve's best friend before she died - is put in charge of the new evidence and the resolution of the crime. And that new piece of evidence holds all the answers. But before that, Gudenkauf takes us on one heck of a ride!
The differing POV's and time lines can get tough to get into - at least for me - but once I got familiar with the main characters, the story just grabbed me and wouldn't let go. And with the ending tied up and complete, I'm guessing this is a stand alone book, but I could see this as the start of a series really well too.
Mystery, suspense, worry, thrills and chills - this one had it all. Read it! It lives up to all those high marks!
Many thanks to the author and publisher, and to Net Galley, for an electronic ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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This Is How I Lied by Heather Gudenkauf is the story of a cold murder case that will hopefully be solved with new DNA technology. Reader beware: This book contains mutilation of animals, abuse in a relationship, and pedophilia. It is disturbing! For me, the book is as much about the mystery of Eve's murder as it is about her sister Nola's mental illness, the abuse suffered by teenagers, and the question of where are the adults in their lives. The book does keep me reading until the end to see where it goes.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2020/05/this-is-how-i-lied.html
Reviewed for NetGalley.
This Is How I Lied by Heather Gudenkauf is the story of a cold murder case that will hopefully be solved with new DNA technology. Reader beware: This book contains mutilation of animals, abuse in a relationship, and pedophilia. It is disturbing! For me, the book is as much about the mystery of Eve's murder as it is about her sister Nola's mental illness, the abuse suffered by teenagers, and the question of where are the adults in their lives. The book does keep me reading until the end to see where it goes.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2020/05/this-is-how-i-lied.html
Reviewed for NetGalley.
