A review by theblushbookworm
Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I didn’t know much about “Tell Me Lies” before starting the audiobook besides the fact it had been adapted into a popular TV series. The synopsis was pretty vague, and with what I had to go on I expected it to be a lot more engaging. In reality I didn’t find it engaging at all, and it almost functioned as background noise. The story follows a toxic relationship, and I feel like 90% of the most important plot points happen at the end. I will say I can see why some people might like this. I think coming of age stories focused on relationship drama don’t often work for me, and that combined with a writing style I found less than engaging resulted in a mediocre reading experience.