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A review by turrean
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Multilayered and very twisty.
A few of the flashback scenes kind of took on the flavor of a spy thriller tv show, since each was neatly self contained, though this impression lifted a bit once the ties among the various subplots began to come into focus. The supporting characters needed more oomph. But the denouement was exciting, and yes, I admit it…I was wrong about the ultimate reveal.
The most annoying issue was a serious lack of estrogen. Yes, the main character was a woman, but bar the nosy lawyer…and a character portrayed as an irrational drunk… nearly all the players and every member of Evie’s growing network is male.
A few of the flashback scenes kind of took on the flavor of a spy thriller tv show, since each was neatly self contained, though this impression lifted a bit once the ties among the various subplots began to come into focus. The supporting characters needed more oomph. But the denouement was exciting, and yes, I admit it…I was wrong about the ultimate reveal.
The most annoying issue was a serious lack of estrogen. Yes, the main character was a woman, but bar the nosy lawyer