Lies I Told

Reviewed by: Sheila Dube - Springvale Public Library, Springvale, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 9, 2016

Review

Adopted teenage siblings, Grace and Parker, always follow the rules; rules of the con, that is. Since their parents pull large heists throughout the country using them as part of the scheme, Parker has always reassured Grace that he would take care of her. The rules are simple: "plot the con, get into character, work your way in and stick together". This time is different. Parker has been hinting of getting out of the business. Grace becomes conflicted about the real feelings she develops for Logan the mark (against the rules), loses a memento from a previous heist (against the rules), and develops a friendship with someone outside the mark's influential circle (also against the rules). As the situation spirals out of control, Grace's eyes are open to the realities of her actions and the consequences that jeopardize her safety and the family she thought she could trust. The pacing of this thriller works perfectly for the details of setting up an elaborate con and the romantic feelings that Grace develops for Logan. Waiting on how and when the con goes bad, as foretold in the prologue, will have reader's holding their breath until the cliff-hanging ending and the promised sequel. Note that there is some teenage drinking and sexual encounters.

Overall Book Score: excellent