All the Little Lies

by Chris Curran

After a lifetime of secrets how far would you go for the truth?

An unputdownable new psychological thriller, full of twists you won’t see coming, from Chris Curran.

Your whole life has been a lie…

One email is all it takes to turn Eve’s world upside down. It contains a picture of her true birth mother, Stella, and proves that Eve’s entire life with her adoptive parents has been a lie.
 
Now she must unravel the mystery of Stella’s dark past. But what Eve finds will force her to take enormous risks, which put her – and her new-born baby – in immediate danger…

Genres: Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Ebooks

256 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 15, 2019

Reviews

[Barbie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Unfortunately, I had to DNF it. I really tried to like it, but I couldn't finish it. I don't want to force myself to read a book which just not for me.

Why I DNF it?

The book has two narrators Eve and Stella. The two women have a similar voice. I absolutely couldn't distinguish them. If the author hadn't written who is talking at the beginning of each chapter, I would've mixed up all characters.
The story pacing was way too fast. I was so confused. I don't like the in medias res type of storyline. Hm, okay this is not true. I like it if it is well written. But this was strange.
The writing style didn't work for me. I couldn't remember which character is related to whom. I read it before I went to sleep, and the next morning I forgot everything. LOL. I was struggling because I didn't want to reread the previous chapter. It rarely happens to me. Just if I really don't like a book. I don't care what will be the final plot twist, and the same way I don't care what will happen to the character at all.
Then again, I don't think it would be worth it to continue.
I think that some people will really love this book, just not me.

DNFed at 40%

Thanks to the Publisher, Killer Reads, as well as Netgalley for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Mandy White (mandylovestoread) · Rating 5 out of 5]

All The Little Lies by Chris Curran was a book that I did not want to put down, it was so good! So many lies and twists in the dark story that I absolutely loved. I thought I had this one all worked out but I was so wrong - and I loved it. It was far from predictable and keeps you guessing until the very end. If you are a fan of psychological thrillers you need to read this one - you will not be sorry.

Eve has always known that she was adopted. But when a friend sends her an email with a link to a story about her birth mother with a photo her life is turned upside down. Her adoptive parents knew more than they let on. She mother was an artist called Stella and Eve is determined to find out more about her and how she died. Her digging puts her life and that of her newborn baby in danger. Told from alternative points of view of Eve and Stella we learn more about Eve's past with a shocking ending.

Thank you to Harper Impulse and Killer Reads as well as Netgalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased

[Dana-Adriana B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eve wants to know more about her birth mother's life and death. It is a great thriller and I am glad I choose it. Thank you Netgalley for this opportunity.

[Eva · Rating 3 out of 5]

After having really enjoyed Chris Currant’s previous novel, Her Deadly Secret, I was delighted to be asked to read her next offering and discover what devilish plot she came up with this time.

Eve has always known she was adopted. But when she receives an email from a friend about her birth mother, Eve’s world is completely turned upside down. Her adoptive parents have been lying to her for years and now Eve is determined to find out the truth.

And off we go on a thrilling ride with so many twists and turns, it almost left me with whiplash. There are so many questions that need answers, so many lies that need to be discovered and just when you think there couldn’t possibly be any left, up pop a few more. Nobody in this story can be trusted to tell the truth about anything.

The chapters alternate between Eve in the present day and her birth mother, Stella, in the past. Slowly but surely a picture starts to form of what happened back then and why Eve may now find herself in danger. Because some people will stop at nothing to stop the truth from coming out. Now, I must admit that the chapters filling us in on Stella’s life were the ones that really gripped me. I truly felt for her and all the things she went through and as I am an incredibly impatient person, I just wanted to get to those reveals. That’s not to say Eve’s chapters don’t make for compelling reading either. It’s just the way my brain is programmed.

There was one event I figured out but there was a heck of a lot more that I didn’t see coming at all. All The Little Lies is a well-paced and gripping read full of untrustworthy characters. Maybe not quite for those with trust issues but for those who enjoy a twisty psychological thriller, I have no doubt you’ll enjoy this one.

[Adele Shea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like books that are from a few peoples points of view and All The Little Lies did not disappoint.
Stella, young beautiful and a very talented artist finds her life becoming a mess. After finding out she is pregnant she needs some stability and therefore moves into David (partner of an art gallery) and Jill. Soon it becomes obvious Jill would love nothing more than to be a mother.

Eve, knew she was adopted but when she find out her mother was a well known artist who died in a house fire in Italy when she was just a baby, she knew she needed to find out more about her. She also wanted to know who her biological father is.

What lies will be discovered?

[Atlasi Khoramani · Rating 3 out of 5]

دوست ایو براش مقاله‌ای رو ایمیل می‌کنه که در نگاه اول، کاملا عادی و در مورد یک اتفاق تراژیکه که سال‌ها پیش رخ داده.
تا این که ایو، صورت زنی رو می‌بینه که توی اون اتفاق از بین رفته.
صورتی که درست شبیه سیب دو نیم چهره‌ی خودشه.
ایو که پیش از این می‌دونسته به سرپرستی گرفته شده بوده، می‌فهمه مادرش واقعا چه کسی بوده و بعد از اون متوجه می‌شه مادرش حتی قبل از به دنیا آوردنش توی خونه‌ی پدر و مادر ناتنی ایو زندگی می‌کرده.
مرگ مادرش اونقدر مرموز و عجیب بوده که ایو تصمیم می‌گیره از گذشته‌ی مادرش سر در بیاره و راز مرگش رو کشف کنه.
اما نبش قبر گذشته ارزش پیامدهاش رو داره؟
در این بین با فصل‌هایی رو به رو هستیم که سرگذشت استلا، یعنی مادر واقعی ایو رو براموش شرح می‌ده و گذشته‌ی تاریکش رو آشکارمی‌کنه.
پایان کمی غیر عقلانی اما در کل جالب بود و اگر کتابی برای سرگرمی می‌خواین می‌تونه گزینه خوبی باشه.

[Nicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

The reader is drawn into this gripping,riveting thriller by an Intreguing opening chapter were we witness the main character Eve sneaking away from the home that she shares with her husband Alex and their very young baby Ivy. Why is she sneaking away? Why doesn't she want Alex to hear her leaving? Where is she going?

Then we are taken back in time to three months previously when Eve received a email from a friend that contained a link to a newspaper story. The story is about a new exhibition of paintings by a young artist named Stella Carr, a young woman who bears a striking resemblance to Eve. Eve has always known that she was adopted but the couple who adopted her, Jill and David Ballantyne have never told her very much about her birth mother. All they told her was her mother was young and alone and couldn't look after a child. Seeing the picture causes Eve to realise that she has been lied to for years and sends her on a personal crusade to uncover the truth. But why would they lie to her? What are they hiding? What happened in the past that her adoptive parents and other characters are prepared to constantly lie about to stop Eve from uncovering the truth?

The chapters alternate between Eve's quest for the truth in the present day and events in Stella's life in the past. I had mixed feelings about Eve,she did have some redeemable qualities but was also very naive at times,a bit selfish and a bit too trusting. It was difficult not to feel loads of sympathy for poor Stella as the truth was revealed about how she was manipulated by the people around her so that they could achieve their own selfish desires. It was unsettling reading the differences between what really happened to Stella and the lies that were being told to Eve in the present day.

There was a number of devious,manipulative and not very likeable characters. A few chapters were narrated by a character who was so despicable that I dreaded getting to that characters chapters. I did surprisingly find myself understanding the motives behind one of the not very likeable characters actions. But that still didn't make me like that character,not even a tiny little bit.

Appearances can be deceptive,people are not always who they appear to be as Eve soon discovers in this twisty,unputdownable thriller that had me hooked in from the first page,totally entranced by the tightly plotted,gripping story that was unfolding as I frantically turned the pages.The characters were realistic and vivid,the story was packed full of red herrings and misdirections and had a number of totally unexpected twists.Well worth far more than five stars,this book is definitely going to be on my list of my favourite reads of this year.

Many thanks to Chris Curran,Killer Reads and Harper Impulse for a arc of this book in exchange for an honest review

[Molly Jaber (Audiobooks And Sweet Tea) · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, here’s the deal. I wanted to like this book. I really did. But, sadly, I didn’t. I mean it was a horrible book. There was some page turning suspense and wondering what was going to happen, especially the very begininng. However, the writing style fell flat for me.

One minute we were reading Eve’s part of the story and next was Stella, right in the middle of the chapters. Another minute we were reading about Maggie, Ben, and David and how they fit into the story. It got way too discombobulating and by the end of the story, I was left back pedaling trying to find out what I just read and why it ended the way it.

However, that is just my opinion. I do encourage you to read this as it may be one that you would enjoy and find the writing style is good. I will, in the future, try more books from this author as even authors can have some off days. This is a high 2.5 star rounded up to a 3 rating for me.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley, Killer Reads (Harper Collins) and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*

[Diane Merritt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had a hard time getting into this one. It did get better near the end so i am glad i stuck with it.


Thanks to the publisher and net galley for an early release of this book.

[Giulia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hard to get through, I gave up at about 60 percent.

[Lilly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks Netgalley, Bookouture, and author Chris Curran for a chance to read this book.

Being a seasoned reader of psychological thrillers, there is always this fear of formulaic plots and predictable endings.

However, I was pleasantly surprised by this novel with its pacey gripping plots and engaging characters.
The plot is told from two main points of view through different timelines each pealing layers of secrets, deceptions and betrayals. Would definitely recommend.

[Rachel Sargeant · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third book I’ve read by Chris Curran and she continues with her knack of writing psychological thrillers that feature pleasant, likeable protagonists.
By chance, Eve discovers something about her birth mother. When she asks her loving, adoptive parents for answers, she senses their evasions might well be downright lies. (In fact, All the Little Lies turns out to be the perfect title for this story.)
The storyline is easy to follow even though there are two timelines, one from Eve’s viewpoint and an earlier one from the perspective of Stella, Eve’s birth mother. Despite being on the gentle end of the thriller genre, this book has pace and tension. There’s a wide cast of likely suspects who may have played their part in Stella’s downfall and now may present a threat to Eve and her own newborn baby. I was so keen to find out what would happen that I read it a day. I guessed the solution early on but that just made it an even more satisfying read.
I loved the backdrop of the art world, with some of the characters being artists and others working in galleries. This led to a stylish and dramatic climax at the end of the book.
Is this - Chris Curran’s fourth book - her best one yet? Well, I need to go back and read her first novel, Mindsight, to be absolutely sure. I’ve a feeling it’s going to be a pleasure finding out.

[Hayley · Rating 4 out of 5]

All the Little Lies is a thriller about Eve. She is married and heavily pregnant when she sees a newspaper article about a woman that she knows must be her birth mother. She has been raised by her adoptive parents but has never been told anything much about the woman who gave birth to her. This leads Eve to start asking questions and the life she thought she knew begins to unravel!

I’ve read and enjoyed Chris Curran’s previous novels but All the Little Lies is definitely her best yet! I was gripped from the opening chapter and was under this book’s spell all the way to the end! The novel is told from two perspectives – Eve in the present and Stella in the past. Some of the other characters feature in both time lines, which is great because you see what they’re telling Eve in the present but you also hear what Stella was going through and how they made her feel.

This novel is a slow-burn but the pacing is exactly right because you need time to see all the threads of the story and to see how things begin to fit together. It also gives you the sense of what Eve is going through – the way it can be slow to find information about something that happened a long time ago. I really felt like I was right along with her in the search for answers.

I loved how Eve’s story alternates with Stella’s and so you get a picture slowly forming of what happened. I felt so sorry for Stella. She had a difficult upbringing and when she finds herself pregnant, alone and short of money she struggles to see how she will cope with a baby. David part owns the gallery that shows some of Stella’s paintings and he offers her help. I think he always meant well but the way Stella’s story unfolds from here is initially heart-breaking and ultimately shocking!

As this novel goes along I became more and more distrustful of just about every character! I was questioning everyone’s motives and trying to work out who had things to gain or lose if Eve were to find out certain things. I did think Eve was too trusting of people at times but I could understand why; she was vulnerable and hurt and was looking for someone who would be completely honest with her. She desperately wants to believe that when she asks questions that people are telling her the honest truth. I was so sympathetic towards her and was hoping there would somehow be a happy ending for her.

The title, All The Little Lies, is one of the most perfect I’ve seen! I loved the way that all the little lies add up in this novel to be much bigger, life-altering lies. You can see how someone does something and justifies it at the time by telling themselves they’re doing it for the best of everyone involved. But then it leads to more lies and then more, and it spirals out of control into a huge lie of which there is no way out!

All The Little Lies is such a great thriller! It’s a brilliant story with great characters and a plot with twists and turns that have you reading just one more chapter (and one more, and one more… until you look up and find it’s 2am!) because you just have to know how it’s all going to work out for Eve. It’s gripping, engrossing and so hard to put down! I definitely recommend this book!

[Shelby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eve always knew she was adopted, but her parents claimed they never knew much about her birth mother. Unexpectedly, Eve discovers that her birth mother, Stella, was a young artist whose art was featured at her dad’s art gallery. And what’s more, she died a tragic death not long after Eve’s birth. Eve’s father never told her this information previously and this omission felt like the ultimate betrayal. Although Eve’s parents were apologetic for keeping the truth from her, Eve got the sense that her parents weren’t being completely truthful. Now that Eve is expecting a daughter of her own, she feels an inherent connection to Stella. So Eve sets out to uncover the truth about Stella, about the mother she never knew.

Back in 1986, Stella was an art student, living with her friend and fellow artist, Maggie. Ben, Maggie’s married boyfriend owned an art gallery, along with a man named David. Maggie’s art is going to be featured at an upcoming event and when Ben sees samples of Stella’s artwork, he insists that her art is featured there as well. David, who has a real eye for art, is convinced that Stella is extremely talented. And although Stella enjoys David’s company, it’s Ben who can’t seem to stay away from her, which deeply upsets Maggie. Stella gets herself into a situation that she doesn’t think she can get out of. And her involvement with Ben and David’s art gallery seemed to be her most fatal mistake.

All the Little Lies by Chris Curran is a quick, twisty thriller full of nothing but lies. Told through both Stella and Eve’s perspectives, we get to learn what Eve is uncovering about Stella while concurrently seeing what happened to Stella firsthand. No one in this book is trustworthy. They’re all harboring lies, but they all manage to surface eventually, even if that takes over three decades. I appreciated how fast-paced this read was, but the story wasn’t as compelling as I’d hoped it’d be. I found Stella and Eve’s voices to be extremely similar. I’m not sure if it was intentional because they’re mother and daughter, but I wish their personalities/voices differed more. An enjoyable, quick-thrill of a read—3/5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Killed Reads and Chris Curran for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Roma Sharma · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars
This was an enjoyable read overall. The book is presented by 2 narrators, Eve and Stella. I like how well paced the story was and even better was the fact that the pacing in Stella’s and Eve’s narration matched each other. I did find that the voice of Eve and Stella is almost identical, given that they are two different narrators I would have liked it better if there was a more significant difference in the 2 voices. By the time I reached half way I had a good idea what happened in the past and where this was headed, but I’m happy to report that I was only partially right. I could figure out Ben, Pamela and Simon’s story but Maggie and Stella’s story was twisty. It was a suspenseful read and a good page turner at that. It’s the kind of book that you should start when you time on hand since it is difficult to put down and forget about it. It stays on your mind for a long time after you put it down.
I couldn’t understand all the secrecy from Eve’s parents initially and that only added to the suspense. It is clear that Eve wants the truth, and no matter how murky it is, how about you treat her like an adult and give it to her. I was a little annoyed by Eve’s attitude with her parents and how she was handling the whole situation but it is hard to judge how a person should react when faced with such situations.
The title of the book is apt, after a long time I’ve come across a title that matches the plot so well. The number of lies in this book makes you question what you believe. I think it was bad judgement on everyone’s part to lie and it left me wondering what would have happened had people not lied so much?!

Thank you NetGalley, Harper Impulse, and Killer Reads books for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
#NetGalley, #AllTheLittleLies

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[Amanda Mazzella · Rating 5 out of 5]

One twist after another

I loved finding out things as Eve did. The ending was a big shock. I couldn't believe it and had to read some parts twice. Great book.

[MeWriter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good mystery about a woman who was adopted. She receives a picture innocently from a friend and it sets off a series of uncovered lies, twists and turns in the story. There is a big shock towards the end just when you may wonder 'when will the lies end'? There are so many characters that could be the "bad guy" but everyone seems to be lying and capable.

[Tea Leaves and Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took me a while to read this - for some reason I wasn't particularly attached to either narrator throughout (Eve or Stella). I also figured out the twist so for me it was a sort of 'oh come onnnn' moment. The build up throughout was good though as Eve started to unravel her life story whilst also moving into new motherhood herself. There was a lot of unresolved-ness about it at the end... Eve's adoptive parents for example...what happens next... it was all a bit too tidy for me.

Thank you to the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Gordon Mcghie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eve is an expectant mum-to-be when a friend emails her an article about a young artist who created a brief stir in the art-world several years ago. The artist in question was on the cusp of greatness when she met a tragic end and died under mysterious circumstances.

Eve had never heard of the artist but when she looked at the photograph which accompanied the article there could be no doubt that this was Eve’s mother. She immediately wants answers – why did her adoptive parents not tell her about her real mother? What happened that her mother died so young? Why are the circumstances of her death considered to be mysterious?

This is a terrific family drama story from Chris Curran. Working with a small cast of characters we follow Eve as she starts trying to find out what happened to her birth mother – a stranger to Eve but surprisingly well known to her foster parents.

As you may expect there are consequences to raking up long forgotten stories and the more that Eve discovers the more she realises that her family have kept secrets from her. But additional dangers lurk…

Eve’s mother, Stella, died under mysterious circumstances and the reader gets to spend time with Stella seeing how the last days and weeks of her life played out. Will someone who knew Stella now look to prevent Eve from digging into the circumstances surrounding Stella’s death? It is a very real possibility and Eve and her family are in more danger than they may realise.

I do enjoy domestic dramas when they are as well told as All The Little Lies. You know everyone is keeping secrets, you know some are deliberately telling lies. Can you work out where the truth is to be found? I’d strongly urge you to read All The Little Lies to find out!

[W1nglockbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was sent an eARC of this book from Netgalley to give a full and honest review.

For a thriller that turned out not to actually be much of a thriller, I actually really enjoyed this book.

This book centres around two women, Stella and Eve, and with alternating chapters we find out just how much their lives are intertwined and how history has a way to catch up with you.

Part of this book was set in Newcastle which is the city I grew up and and absolutely love. The vivid descriptions of the quayside and especially the Baltic added so much to the story for me and I kept hoping it would go back to that setting.

The reason I didn't find this book as thrilling as I thought it was going to be is because I did predict the biggest plot twists quite early. However this didn't deter me from wanting to devour this book. I was still anticipating just as much for the big reveal as I would have if I didn't know.

I was so happy that the ending was... not over the top happy but left me feeling satisfied. I've read many thrillers and mysteries recently where a plot twist will be thrown in at the very end and leave an open ending which I really don't like. This book gave me closure to the story and I will happily read any of Chris Currans work.

[Billie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Your whole life has been a lie…
One email is all it takes to turn Eve’s world upside down. It contains a picture of her true birth mother, Stella, and proves that Eve’s entire life with her adoptive parents has been a lie.
Now she must unravel the mystery of Stella’s dark past. But what Eve finds will force her to take enormous risks, which put her – and her new-born baby – in immediate danger…

I don't want to give away the plot to you on this review. There are lies, lies and more lies in this story. Just when you think you have this one figured out there is another twists to be revealed.
Have the tissues to hand for some parts as you will need them.
This was jut an amazing read. Fast paced steady plot that chips away at all the layers. Great characters and just really compelling.
Highly recommend reading.
Thanks Netgalley, Bookouture, and author Chris Curran for a chance to read this book.

[Michelle Kidwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the Little Lies

An unputdownable psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist

by Chris Curran

Harper Impulse and Killer Reads


Killer Reads

General Fiction (Adult) , Mystery & Thrillers

Pub Date 15 Feb 2019





I am reviewing a copy of All the Little Lies through Harper Impulse and Killer Reads and Netgalley:





It was only an email but it was all it took to overturn Eve’s world. In the email was a picture of Eve’s birth mother Stella, proving the life with her adoptive family was all a lie.





Soon Eve finds herself having to unravel the mystery of Stella’s dark past. What Eve finds forces herself to make great risks, risks that end up putting her and her Newborn baby in immediate danger.





I found All the Little Lies to be filled with suspense and intrigue, holding my attention throughout therefore I give this book five out of five stars!



Happy Reading!

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so thrilled to be reading this novel as it is set in my hometown in the North East of England.

Aside from the location, ALL THE LITTLE LIES was such an engaging, multi-layered and intriguing story. The author, Chris Curran's characterisation was brilliant and I liked the main characters - I was utterly drawn into their stories. I really enjoyed the many twists and turns of this dark thriller. This was a story brimming with lies, jealousy, secrecy loss and betrayal. I would recommend this to anyone who loves a good psychological thriller.

ALL THE LITTLE LIES was a very fulfilling and worthwhile read.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this novel at my own request from the publisher via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've really enjoyed reading books by Chris Curran and when I heard she had a new title out, I don't mind admitting that I was quite excited. She has a beautiful way of creating characters that you become invested in and care about, whilst putting them in the midst of a twisting and compelling story. All The Little Lies was absolutely no different.

In this story we meet Eve, a woman who has always known that she was adopted but for whom life is set to become very, very complicated. When a friend spots a piece in the press about a new exhibit by Eve's birth mother, Stella, it prompts her to find out more about the woman who gave her up for adoption. But there are those who aren't so keen for the truth to be told, people who will stop at nothing to protect the ones they love.

I really grew to like the character of Eve quite quickly. She is in an absolutely impossible position, torn between the parents she has loved her whole life long, and finding out the truth about her own mother, Stella. She is written as a very sympathetic character, perhaps a little trusting at times, but someone who is keen to understand her roots. At the heart of the novel, this is a story about family, and this is a strong theme throughout. I could fully understand Eve's determination to know her mother, especially as she has her own child on the way. She is intelligent, forthright and perhaps even a little stubborn, but not in a negative way and I was just as keen as Eve was to find out the truth.

A lot of time is given to scene setting in this book - it's not edgy or fast paced but there are some very dramatic and climactic moments that will have you on the edge of your seat. The action moves back and forth between the present day and Stella's past. The chapters are interwoven seamlessly, the action very easy to follow, and each segment giving you just that little bit more of the story, not so much you can foresee all that is going to happen, but enough to keep you intrigued and keen to read onward.

There are some quite emotional moments in this book at times, and Chris Curran has done a brilliant job of portraying just how far people are willing to go for love. Add in moments of tension, misdirection, a whole team of untrustworthy characters and you have a heady mix which makes for a brilliant read. I found I had read this in next to no time. It's yet another fabulous story and definitely recommended.

[Carolyn Lloyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I’ve never read Curran before but look forward to checking out more of her work! All the Little Lies is a gripping story with characters who all have something to hide. I enjoyed unraveling the connection between the two women the narrator follows throughout the book and found myself racing to clean my baby’s bottles while he napped so I could get as much reading done as possible while he slept. I HAD to find out who had done what. Leave it to my kid to wake up when I had just 15 minutes left in the book... (don’t worry, I didn’t have to wait too long to finish!).

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this book in exchange for my honest review!

[Monika Sadowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lies, lies and more lies. Eve knew that she was adopted but it seems that there is not much information about her biological mother. She started to discover the truth and it is not too good. Some surprising twists made me to really enjoy this book.

[Tracy ann Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

this author never disappoints she just gets better with each book what a story the story is about eve and it is brilliant she is adopted but one email turns her world upside down twists greed lies this book has it all I figured it out halfway and quite sad in places tissues needed what one woman will do to have a child so cant wait for authors next book brilliant read

[Stephanie Percival · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a well written, well plotted mystery. I found the two voices of mother and daughter blended well, and because they shared certain traits it didn't concern me that their voices were similar. I thought the characterization was good, and clever ploys were used to keep the reader guessing. I will definitely try another Chris Curran book.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was hooked from the beginning. Eve's parents lying about her adoption and how all the lies start crumbling down kept her intrigued from beginning to end.

The dual narrative was well written. You can feel distinct personalities between Eve and Stella while reading. The pacing was steady throughout the book except at the ending when everything comes together and I felt like I had whiplash. I still don't know if that was a bad thing or not. I think I would have like to have uncover the lies a little slower. It all happened so fast that I was confused at one point.

All in all, I would recommend this book.

[Roanne Silver · Rating 4 out of 5]

I totally enjoyed this book. Kept me involved all the way to the end.