I like all kinds of books. Sometimes I prefer a story that follows multiple perspectives to get a full understanding of the events (ie, clues from an investigation that other characters aren’t aware of). Other times I like unraveling the plot right along with the main character. The latter is how Behind Every Lie is written, and it is excellent.
Told mostly from Eva’s perspective, I enjoyed taking her journey alongside her. It gave me a real feel for what she was experiencing, which gave me a greater appreciation of her story (and backstory). I also liked how there were chapters interspersed from Kat’s point of view. They were well-placed, and that part of the story unfolded in such a way that made the contemporary timeline even more fascinating.
What I enjoyed most, however, was Eva learning about kintsugi (a style of Japanese pottery). The concept itself is lovely: cracks are filled with gold to highlight damages instead of trying to hide it. I’ve seen this in real life, and the effect is stunning.
But what made it especially touching in this book, is how the concept applied to Eva’s own life. I loved the parallels between her past, recent events, and how she tried to move forward (filling in the cracks to become whole). This was exceptionally well-done and elevated the novel from good to something deeper and more unique.
I can’t stress enough how important this message is. People are so quick to cover flaws or hide behind lies (as in this book). In reality, it’s the scars and imperfections that make us who we are and embracing the events that created them enable us to grow.
The whole story is excellent with a few twists that I did not see coming (but I few that I did). All in all, I would highly recommend this page-turner.
