~*BOOK REVIEW*~ Little White Lies by Philippa East


~*BOOK REVIEW*~

Little White Lies by Philippa East





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5 *****


This book has to be my second most favourite book I've ever read. It's incredibly insightful and cleverly put together. This author knows how to keep her readers hooked to every word, every page and every detail. My mind has officially been blown with this psychological thriller. And it's definitely one I recommend if you love twists and turns, cleverness and tenseness. This story has it ALL.

Anne, Abigail, Jess, Lillian, Robert, Fraser, Preston, Laurie & Sam, were all FANTASTIC characters. Preston wasn't mentioned so much, but as Abigail's father, I thought to include him in the list. Laurie & Sam too, Abigail's little twin brothers because they had a small impact later in the book. Abigail's presence back in the house certainly switched those two angels into little fighting devils.
Abigail was a complex character with trauma to boot. Her ordeal, her mindset, her way of thinking, confuses you but at the same time, you completely sympathise with her. Anne, her mother, dutifully searched for her from the time she was missing - at aged 7/8, there was a contradicting with her age at the beginning to when it was mentioned later in the story - and when she finally got her back, she wasn't the same. I mean, who would be, right? After being away from her family for 7 years, being lied to, manipulated... she was never going to be the doting, adoring daughter they all longed for. Lillian & Fraser had their own parts to play and were very good secondary characters with quirks and flaws. Jess though... she was a little weird to me. I mean, I had awesome relationships with my cousins as child, but it never bordered on obsessive behaviour, and near the very end of the book she was wanting Abigail to kiss her... really? They were cousins. Jess was a clingy cousin, never wanted to leave her alone, always thinking about her. Extremely naive. Never grew up after Abigail disappeared as a child. She was an odd character but definitely brought grit to the story.
Robert was the perfect, loving, calm, considerate step-father any child would want and need. All the way through the book he was thoughtful and kind. He was the only one that didn't seem to have any flaws. Anne held a terrible secret and when it was revealed, Robert was only angry for a little bit before forgiving her. He is possibly the character everyone will adore the most.

The author is new to me, and boy am I glad I took a chance. From the description, I knew this one was going to be a good'n. And it exceeded all of my expectations and more. This book is worthy of more than 5 stars and awards as well. Philippa East's writing style is unique, and not one I've come across before. Which makes it compelling. The whole book was incredibly descriptive from start to finish. She knows how to draw the reader in, stick them on the edges of their seats and spits them out at the end with a smile.

Perfect story, full of lies, secrets, confusion, suspense and tensions. Everything you could possibly need in a psychological thriller. Can't wait to see what this author produces next!

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