Never Lie: A Locked-Room Psychological Thriller

As soon as you think you have the book figured out, ha! Surprise there's a twist! Absolutely loved this book!

It was good, I didn’t see the twist coming of course.
There was little hints here and there to throw you off the actual plot twist which were fun to read, but you almost know that that’s not the actual twist because of how obvious they are.
Overall I enjoyed it, it wasn’t anything super crazy or wild but I liked the book.

In Never Lie by Freida McFadden, newlyweds Tricia and Ethan get trapped in a remote estate during a snowstorm—an estate that once belonged to a missing psychiatrist. As Tricia uncovers secret therapy recordings hidden in the house, dark truths start to unravel... and nothing is what it seems. The more she listens, the closer she gets to a terrifying truth that hits far too close to home. This book seriously messed with my mind in the best way. I finished it thinking, “Was the answer right in front of me the entire time?” Spoiler-free: yes, it absolutely was—but Freida McFadden still got me. Now, I know Freida's books tend to be hit or miss for some readers, but I personally love her style. Her thrillers are fast-paced, addictive, and have just the right amount of chaos to keep me entertained. Never Lie might not be everyone’s favorite, but I really enjoyed it. I’m not someone who overanalyzes every detail when I read—I just want a good, suspenseful ride—and this delivered exactly that. The plot was simple but smart, and I especially loved the way the therapy session transcripts were woven into the story. They added such a unique layer of tension and insight that helped everything unfold in such a satisfying way. If you’re in the mood for a twisty, binge-worthy thriller that doesn’t overcomplicate itself but still pulls off a jaw-drop moment—Never Lie is a great pick.

Comes together great at end, but narrator a bit annoying before the truth unravels.

I appreciated the initial twist. I didn't see it coming. Beyond that, there were too many plot holes, or implausible comments, conversations, situations...Or, all of the above. *spoiler alerts* possibly...

Cupcake had ONE turkey sandwich, and faced with eating a bologna sandwich the following day she was going to be "so sick of cold cuts by the time we get out of here." TWO cold cut sandwiches and she was going to be sick of cold cuts?! TWO!
"Blood red wine." Nobody describes wine as blood red and nobody (brags about) filling wine to the brim. Was "blood red" intended to put some creep into the story? Dunno, but it stood out causing me to momentarily step-out of the story.
So, doc's anxious about saying those three little words to Luke prior to HIM uttering, yet earlier she expresses opposition to society's gender-assigned roles. Her personality traits are inconsistent.
Oh, "windy". When is the interior of a house ever described as "windy" as in: "but it's not that windy inside the house." Answer: in this book. Again, "left the story" distracted by such a goofy statement.
Oh, and the dialogue between doc and her clients? Absolutely. Not! What would be realistic communications between a therapist and client would not be that difficult to "research". A therapist making introductions between her circle of friends/family and a client - let alone in a public setting - and then ASKING said client if everything were alright with them?! Absolutely not.at.all.
I gave a 2nd star for the twist, but due to how many times I "exited" the story a result of some of the writing, I otherwise gave it a one.