Book: Every Little Lie
Author: Lesley Sanderson
Pub Day: Oct 27th 2021
About the Book:
Lie #1 was to my new friends, about why I moved here.
Lie #2 was to my husband, about who I was before I met him.
Lie #3 was to myself, that I would get away with what I’ve done.
When I met Seb, it was like everything fell into place. My daughter Evie finally had a proper dad, and I had found the husband of my dreams – and what Seb didn’t know about my past wouldn’t hurt him.
But lately he’s been acting strangely. He won’t look me in the eye, he keeps coming home late and the other day at the school fair I saw him arguing with an unknown woman – the same woman I’ve seen hanging around outside our house.
And just as I start wondering whether I’m not the only one with a secret, Evie goes missing…
An edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist, perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, T.M. Logan and Lisa Jewell.
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'Every Little Lie' by Lesley Sanderson.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Lesley Sanderson, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 27th October 2021.
This is the first book I have read by this author.
I was originally drawn to this book by its stunning eye catching cover and intriguing sounding synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is 'An edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist, perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, T.M. Logan and Lisa Jewell.' I am a huge fan of all three of those authors so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of a prologue, 43 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in Shropshire, England, 🏴 , UK 🇬🇧. I always enjoy when books are set in the UK as I'm from Wales and have sometimes visited areas mentioned in the book. I have in fact visited and holidayed in Shropshire.This makes it easier to picture where the scenes are set at times.
This book is written in third person perspective and the main protagonists are Anna, Josie, Evie and Seb. The benefits of third person perspective with multiple protagonists are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.
'Every Little Lie' discusses some topics that may trigger some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Lesley discusses/includes child loss.
Omg Lesley where have you been all my life?!?!? What a absolutely gripping heart racing story!!!
This book is extremely well written with vivid descriptions leaving your heart racing and hands sweating while your standing by Anna, Seb and Josie throughout!!! The cover, synopsis and title suit the book perfectly.
The storyline is absolutely captivating and it had one of the most intense and gripping prologue that I have read for a long time!!! It is filled with lies, love, secrets, tension and suspense from the first page until the last. It also really makes you think throughout about who was in the wrong and what you would have done if you were in the position of Anna, Seb or Josie? The title is perfect for this book as throughout the book every little lie treacles out like poison from the pages and builds the storyline up bit by bit. It is truly captivating and page turning so if you are about to start this book make sure you clear your schedule as once you've start you won't be able to stop. Every chapter makes you want to start the next one and then the next as each ends on the perfect spot to make you want to carry on. This book would make an absolutely amazing movie!!!
It is set over/includes multiple time lines. When books show what has happened in the past and what is happening in the present I find it really helps the reader (if it is well done) understand why things are happening and what has lead to the present activities and decisions. It also shows the bigger picture.
The characters are all vivid, strong and realistic and I became invested in each of them as each move every one made left you on edge in this dangerous game they are playing. I really felt for Anna as she struggled with infertility and loss over and over and then to be in the position watching another pregnant woman hate being pregnant. It really makes me feel for mothers who do go through this on a regilar basis and Lesley really captivates her feelings. I couldn't stand Josie from the moment I met her and found her to be truly selfish and despicable. I believe the only innocent party in this book was Evie who was such a sweet little girl. I was originally going to add Seb to the list but he most certainly wasn't innocent and played a huge part in what happened. I won't go into more details as I don't want to spoil it for future readers.
Congratulations Leslie on an absolutely amazing book which I can guarantee will be a HUGE success. Welcome to my favourite author list I am looking forward to reading more of your previous and future books and am heading straight over to Amazon to add them all onto my wish list!!! Here's to more future successes 🥂!!
Overall a very fast pace, gripping, unputdownable psychological thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat with a pounding heart!!!
Genres covered in this book include Thriller, Psychological Thriller, Suspense, Psychological Fiction and Domestic Fiction amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of K.L. Slater, T.M. Logan and Lisa Jewell.
272 pages.
This book is just 99p to purchase on kindle via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Author Bio
Lesley Sanderson spends her days writing in coffee shops in Kings Cross where she lives and also works as a librarian in a multicultural school. She has lived and worked in Paris and speaks four languages.
She attended the Curtis Brown Creative novel writing course in 2015/6, and in 2017 was shortlisted for the Lucy Cavendish fiction prize.
Lesley discovered Patricia Highsmith as a teenager and has since been hooked on psychological thrillers. She is particularly interested in the psychology of female relationships.
Social Media
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Website: https://www.lesleysanderson.com/
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