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First Lie Wins
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Rachel Hanes's review
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Jan 22, 2024
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Here I am again on outlier island 🏝️…
I went into this book with extremely high expectations after seeing all the raving reviews, with the majority of them being five stars. But once again, I am left completely underwhelmed and wondering what I missed? I think this book is way over hyped, and people are falling into the hype unfortunately.
In fact, for the first time ever- I’m at a loss for words as I’m not even sure how to review this book. I mean what did I just read? Was this a secret agent/ undercover spy novel? 🕵️ Was this a woman running from her past? Was this about falling in love while finding yourself? I’m so confused?! All I know is that what started off as a strong book with a few great twists in the beginning, it soon went downhill with some over the top moments that were so unbelievable and unbearable to read. If this was a television show, I would have changed the channel with a quickness.
And what I found absolutely implausible about this story was the fact that no matter what job assignment “Evie” was assigned to, her friend Devon was able to assist her. No problems ever came about there. That was so outlandish, I had to roll my eyes at every section that he occurred. Just wondering if anyone else found that odd? 🤔
Please read other’s reviews before deciding whether or not to read this book, as I seem to be quite alone in my opinion. Also keep in mind that this is a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick for January, 2024 (which is very popular). I also chose this book for my BOTM pick for January, 2024.
(2.5 stars- rounding down)
I went into this book with extremely high expectations after seeing all the raving reviews, with the majority of them being five stars. But once again, I am left completely underwhelmed and wondering what I missed? I think this book is way over hyped, and people are falling into the hype unfortunately.
In fact, for the first time ever- I’m at a loss for words as I’m not even sure how to review this book. I mean what did I just read? Was this a secret agent/ undercover spy novel? 🕵️ Was this a woman running from her past? Was this about falling in love while finding yourself? I’m so confused?! All I know is that what started off as a strong book with a few great twists in the beginning, it soon went downhill with some over the top moments that were so unbelievable and unbearable to read. If this was a television show, I would have changed the channel with a quickness.
And what I found absolutely implausible about this story was the fact that no matter what job assignment “Evie” was assigned to, her friend Devon was able to assist her. No problems ever came about there. That was so outlandish, I had to roll my eyes at every section that he occurred. Just wondering if anyone else found that odd? 🤔
Please read other’s reviews before deciding whether or not to read this book, as I seem to be quite alone in my opinion. Also keep in mind that this is a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick for January, 2024 (which is very popular). I also chose this book for my BOTM pick for January, 2024.
(2.5 stars- rounding down)
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Reading Progress
November 9, 2023
– Shelved
November 9, 2023
– Shelved as:
to-read
December 1, 2023
– Shelved
(Kindle Edition)
December 1, 2023
– Shelved as:
to-read
(Kindle Edition)
January 19, 2024
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Started Reading
January 22, 2024
– Shelved as:
book-of-the-month
January 22, 2024
– Shelved as:
books-i-own
January 22, 2024
– Shelved as:
reese-witherspoon-book-club-pick
January 22, 2024
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Finished Reading
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Thanks Teres! I hope you enjoy this one too! :)
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Thank you for this tip Jade! I have found that it’s getting a little slow in the middle, but I am looking forward to the pick up in the final chapters! :)
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Thank you, Shelley! 💗 I’ve seen so many high reviews for this book, I thought there was something wrong with me. I’m hoping my next read is better too! 🤗
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I agree with a lot that you said! Love an honest review, Rachel!
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I agree with a lot that you said! Love an honest review, Rachel!"
Nikki, I thought that one was overhyped too and not that great either! As for the movie/series...I couldn't finish it and I love Jennifer Garner!
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Thank you, Tina! Glad we agree on this one! And like you, I believe this book is getting high ratings because it’s a Reese book club pick. I hope my/our next reads are better too! :)
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I agree with a lot that you said! Love an honest review, Rachel!"
Nikki, it’s so funny that you said that because I kept thinking about “The Last Thing He Told Me”, while reading this book. That book was terrible and everyone loved it (like this book), and then they made it into a series!! Lol! 😂 I’m sure we’ll be seeing “First Lie Wins” on the big screen soon 🤦🏻♀️😬
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Wendy, so glad we are on the island together!! I’m actually being generous with my rating, because this book is more like a two star for me (in fact, I may go back and change it).
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Thank you, Rosh! 💗 I usually enjoy OTT in my books, as I like to be entertained- but this book just had me rolling my eyes. I really tried to like this book, but it just didn’t work out for me. I’m glad that you enjoyed it though. :)
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Thank you so much, Maureen! 💗
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Thank you, Tara! 💗 Hopefully this book will work out better for you than it did for me. I honestly do not understand all the five star reviews for this book. I hope your next reads are satisfying as well! :)
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Thank you, Jessica! Like you, I don’t understand all the five star reviews… I think the book is hyped up because it is a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick.
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Thank you, Barbara!! It seems so many of my GR friends have loved this book, so I did feel like an outlier. However, I am seeing that many people have agreed with me. :)
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I am so done with the domestic psychological thriller filling the market that this one felt different than the crowd.
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Dusk, 3 stars is very generous for this book and I think I’m going to change it to 2 stars. I should have put this book in the DNF pile.
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Emily, hopefully you enjoy this book more than I did. Everybody seems to love it, but I sure didn’t…
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Holly, I’m glad that you enjoyed this book! It seems that many of my GR friends have. I hope my next book is a winner too! 🤗💗
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Thank you, Melissa! This book certainly took a nosedive- I can tell you that!! I’m glad I am not the only one who feels this way.
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I am so done with the domestic psychological thriller filling the market that this one felt different than the crowd."
Neha, I’m glad that you enjoyed this book better than I did. I was really hoping to enjoy it more since it was different, but it just didn’t work out that way…
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Lol! Actually it’s cold, snowy, and rainy where I’m at. However, I’ll be curious to see your thoughts on this one Heather! :)
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Thank you so much, Catherine! 💗 So glad we have each other’s company on outlier island, and the drinks are free and always flowing! 🤗
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Thank you, Cara!!! 💗 Not every book is a winner unfortunately. Onto better reads for both of us!!! 🤗
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Lindsay, you are welcome!! You are definitely smarter than I am- because I kept hoping and waiting for this book to improve, but it never did!
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Thank you, Kaceey! 💗 And that’s okay, not every book is for everyone unfortunately.
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