Three Perfect Liars, by Heidi Perks
Simon & Schuster Canada - August 18, 2020
Genre
E-book
Genre
E-book
336 pages
* I received this digital ARC courtesy of Simon & Schuster Canada, via NetGalley in exchange of an honest review. This does not influence the following opinions which are my own.
Three Perfect Liars, but Heidi Perks is an enjoyable thriller with a complex plot.
The story surrounds the events leading up to a fatal fire at an up-and-coming advertising agency. There are several people who may have had motive to start the fire. The three main suspects are Janie, the company head's wife who is no longer happy with her marriage and is exploring for a "way out". Laura, a new mom struggling to adapt to the demands of family while putting her career back on track , as well as navigating a tense professional rivalry with Mia who was supposed to be her temporary replacement during her maternity leave, and Mia herself, who is keeping secrets and lied on her application.
What I liked about the this story was the complex plot line. The three women's stories tangled and woven into one another made for a solid base to this story.
Unfortunately, for me, there were a few factors that resulted in this story not quite meeting its full potential. The story seemed to move a little slowly and drag a little at times. This may in part have been the result of the heavy use of police reports as a vehicle to tell the story. While a popular method of disseminating information in crime thrillers, I personally find the method clunky, repetitive, and disturbing to the momentum of the story. I also did not find the characters particularly likable. The ending was a little soft as its believability seemed to be a bit of a stretch for me.
All in all, a good story, but one that fell a little short of its full potential.
Happy Reading,
Christine
