The secrets we keep and the trouble that follows is a major thread in Lies Between Us by Jessica Goodman.
The setting is an affluent seaside town. The characters are two families the three Gold sisters and the three Silver brothers, neighbors and lifelong friends. However when a neighborhood friend is killed, the innocent relationships of these two families are put to the test. Secrets and lives are exposed placing these young people on a course of suspicion and regret. Noteworthy is Goodman's ability to show the perspectives of the different characters. Each character had their own idea of who was guilty and it was interesting how the individual personalities played into their opinions.
Lies Between Us is wonderfully written. The story flows well and the characters are well defined. I would go back and forth on who was guilty and was wrong right up until the end. These are my favorite mysteries, when they continue until the last chapter. I would recommend Lies Between Us by Jessica Goodman to readers that are drawn to who done it mysteries with quality characterizations. This will be great in the teen scene.
.I received this advanced copy from the Penguin Random House through a Goodreads giveaway. This review is my honest opinion.
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