I have been very impressed with the books chosen by the Reese Witherspoon Book Club. I feel the books are more accessible and entertaining with a clear mission: to spotlight stories with women at the center. Her selections often span contemporary fiction, thrillers, and historical novels and it is apparent that she chooses many of the books to adapt them into a film or series. I often find I am casting many of the characters while I read the book.
One of my favorite selections from Reese Witherspoon’s book club is First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. It’s a fast-paced, twisty thriller centered around Evie Porter— a con artist, who is living a carefully constructed lie. Her identity, her relationship, even her home life is all part of an assignment from a mysterious employer known only as Mr. Smith. But when her assignment is Ryan Summer, she finds that she is developing real emotions for him and her lies begin to surface and secrets unravel, Evie finds herself caught between completing her assignment and her loyalty to her mark.
The book is packed with suspense, flashbacks, and a few gasp-worthy twists that kept me flipping pages late into the night. It’s not just a thriller—it’s a character study wrapped in a con game. My understanding is that this book currently is in the development phase for Hulu. No release date yet but trust me you will want to read the book first
The true question in this book is "Who are we when we shed our masks? And what happens when the lies start to feel like truth?" I would love your feedback on these questions.
Happy Reading.
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