Minnie's Fiction Addiction

👀 First impressions:
Lucinda Berry is known for diving straight into the darkest corners of the human mind, and If You Tell a Lie is no exception. The premise immediately signals emotional tension, buried trauma, and a secret that refuses to stay hidden. From the opening chapters the story creates a sense of unease that pulls you in, suggesting a web of psychological complexity and danger about to unravel. It is atmospheric, intense, and clearly written for readers who enjoy thrillers that explore the fallout of long kept secrets.

✅ What I Liked:
The pacing is strong and the story wastes no time in building tension. Berry excels at crafting internal conflict and the way guilt, fear, and memory collide in the protagonist feels authentic. I appreciated the way the narrative keeps shifting just enough to make you question what is real. There are moments where the emotional weight truly lands, and the book captures the spiralling feeling that comes from trying to outrun the truth.

❎ What I didn’t Like:
Some of the twists felt predictable or came too quickly without enough buildup to make them hit as hard as they should. Certain characters felt underdeveloped, which made it harder to fully connect with their motivations and reactions. While the psychological depth is there, it sometimes leans more toward shock value than exploration, leaving the ending feeling a bit rushed and less satisfying than the setup promised.

📚 Why You Should Read This Book:
If you enjoy psychological thrillers that focus on trauma, secrets, and emotional tension, this book will keep you turning the pages. It is gripping, dark, and very readable, especially for fans who like thrillers that dig into the messiness of memory and guilt.

💭 Final Thoughts:
If You Tell a Lie offers the tension and emotional turmoil Lucinda Berry is known for, with a storyline that pulls you in even when some elements feel uneven. It is a solid, fast paced thriller that delivers plenty of suspense but leaves you wishing for a little more depth.

🛍️ Where to buy
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Final Rating ★★★ – A compelling but imperfect psychological thriller