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First Lie Wins

Ashley Elston

Start date: January 1, 2025

Finish date: January 31, 2025

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Feb 25, 2024 Loren ReadsItAll rated it really liked it

"First Lie Wins" presents a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of deceit and ambition, earning it a solid four-star rating. This gripping novel captivates readers with its intricate plot and well-developed characters, offering a tantalizing blend of suspense and psychological insight.

One of the notable strengths of "First Lie Wins" is its exploration of the consequences of deception. The protagonist's journey into the world of lies and manipulation is both captivating and tho ...more

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Dec 09, 2024 blissful.brii rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This was really enjoyable! I felt like the ending could’ve been elongated or explained better but I did like the entire premise of the book as a whole and the main character “Lucca Marino” had an interesting background and I like the aspect of completing each task or mission. Definitely was a large can of worms being opened more and more as the story unfolded.

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Jan 06, 2024 Sarah rated it it was amazing

Wow, this book was such a fun ride. Plus it was equally as enjoyable when you find out that this book is the author’s first book outside of young adult. Perfect cat and mouse theme with a ton of twists and turns.

Evie Porter has just received her new job and identity from her cryptic boss Mr. Smith. Her target is Ryan Sumner a handsome bachelor, who himself is not as squeaky clean as he appears. So begins the story of this morally grey character of Evie and her associates. Throughout this fast pa ...more

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Jun 22, 2024 Amanda rated it it was ok

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book started out with a promising idea, but wasn't really an enjoyable read by the end. Judging by the high number of the 5 star reviews, I expected to like it better than I did, but there were too many issues for me to overlook.

The main character repeats over and over again that she's the best employee that Mr. Smith has. Yet in the flashbacks we're shown repeated examples where she makes serious errors in judgment, such as returning to visit to a previous client so she can make sure that ...more

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