Ashley Elston’s suspense thriller First Lie Wins is not a genre I typically read, but the book received so much buzz that it made me curious. I’m so glad I went out of my comfort zone! First Lie Wins is a quick, compulsive read with a carefully crafted plot and perfect pacing.
The synopsis:
The identity comes first: Evie Porter. Once she’s given a name and location by her mysterious boss, Mr. Smith, she learns everything there is to know about the town and the people in it. Then the mark: Ryan Sumner. The last piece of the puzzle is the job.
Evie isn’t privy to Mr. Smith’s real identity, but she knows this job isn’t like the others. Ryan has gotten under her skin, and she’s starting to envision a different sort of life for herself. But Evie can’t make any mistakes—especially after what happened last time.
Evie Porter must stay one step ahead of her past while making sure there’s still a future in front of her. The stakes couldn’t be higher—but then, Evie has always liked a challenge. . . .
I genuinely liked and cared about the characters in First Lie Wins and never knew which turn the story would take next. The main character develops a habit of leaving origami swans as a calling card, and it’s the ideal metaphor for how this story folds and bends and shapes itself into an impressive, unexpected creation by the end.
I loved it!
BOOK:30 