Sometimes I Lie: A Novel

While this debut novel did have potential, it felt a bit like the author was trying too hard for that something that makes a memorable psychological thriller. The twists abound, but there were so many and they became so outrageous that the belief factor just flew out the window. In addition to chapters alternating between then and now, plus before, after, and later, we have characters that are called one name them and another now, characters that may or may not be real, and no one among them all that made me want to root for them. Despite the many attempts, I didn't find anything to give the story that edge of your seat, heart-racing feeling that should come with a thriller, and what started with such great potential quickly became convoluted and disappointing.

This book was a page turner, but in a formulaic, trying to twist the plot around because I can kind of way. not a compelling or interesting story. Not believable. Characters changed to suit the plot and I never cared about any of them.

I received a paperback ARC from Flatiron Books and MacMillan. At the same time, I received an advanced digital copy from the author / Flatiron Books / Netgalley. Many, many thanks to all! If you like psychological thrillers, then make sure you read this one. This is a well written book with many unexpected twists and turns. I really liked how it bounced from today, pre-accident years and the recent past. The characters are memorable. Amber Reynolds is in a coma following some kind of auto accident. She is a prisoner in her body .. she can't talk, she can't move, but she can hear and she can think. She knows what happened to her was not an accident. So who was responsible ... her husband who she thinks is having an affair ... her possessive sister ... an old boyfriend? And why? Trying to separate the lies from the truth, from the child she was to the adult she is, is an intertwining puzzle that will leave the reader surprised, stunned, confused. This one is in my top ten of best books read this year.