Society of Lies: A Novel

Secret societies create unhealthy environments. They look glamorous on the surface, but there’s an ugly worm in the center. This novel switches back and forth between past and present and between 2 different characters. There is murder and intrigue and too many secrets. I felt the story could have been a little shorter and the twists were really just kind of curves, but overall, I enjoyed it.

I am going to start off by saying I did like the concept and theory of this book. Sisters (Maya and Naomi) sharing college experiences together, one will stop at nothing to get answers for the others murder. I was in fortunate enough to receive this book in January of this year. With that being said, it took me that long to get through it.

In the beginning of the book, I thought this was going to be a one sitting read. I enjoyed the dual POV and the two settings, than toward the middle, it slowed way down. I felt like the story started to lose itself in the second half and started to lose its luster for me.

I know this book did not work for me, but that does not mean it may not work for others. It was not a bad book, it just was a bit longwinded for me, as a thriller.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me an early copy to read in exchange for my honest review

Suspenseful thriller takes place at Princeton Univ where the older sister, Maya investigates the suspicious death of her younger sister Naomi

Love the twists and diverse characters! I hope to read more from Lauren in the future. Great debut!

3.5-4⭐️