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.