#Ashley Elston

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-Mis motivos de arrepentimiento son muchos, y tendré que vivir con las cosas que he hecho.

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Dear fellow reader,

The last book I read was so good, I’m still basking in its warmth. In the meantime, here are my six favorite books this year so far!

Love, your friend,

Rachel Sylvan

“Free: A Child and a Country at the End of History” by Lea Ypi (Memoir) “When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanithi (Memoir) “The End of Loneliness" by Benedict Wells (Literary Fiction) “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston (Thriller) “The Goblin Emperor” by Katherine Addison (Fantasy) “The Nature of Fragile Things” by Susan Meissner (Historical Fiction)

QOTD: What is one/are some of your favorite books so far this year? ❤️

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"First Lie Wins: Reese's Book Club Pick" by Ashley Elston.

"First Lie Wins: Reese's Book Club Pick" by Ashley Elston is a thrilling novel that follows the story of Genevieve and her twin brother, Jack, who are forced into a dangerous game of deception. The siblings find themselves entangled in a web of lies when they witness a murder while on vacation in France. Desperate to protect themselves and their family, Genevieve and Jack must navigate a maze of secrets and betrayal as they race against time to uncover the truth. With their lives on the line, they are forced to confront their own past and the lies they've told themselves and each other. As the stakes escalate, Genevieve realizes that the first lie might just be the one that wins. Ashley Elston crafts a suspenseful narrative filled with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Through Genevieve's voice, the novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the consequences of deception. With its fast-paced plot and well-developed characters, "First Lie Wins" is a gripping read that will leave readers eagerly turning pages. Reese's Book Club Pick status adds to its allure, ensuring it's a must-read for fans of thrilling mysteries and suspenseful tales.

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Title: 10 Blind Dates | Author: Ashley Elston | Publisher: Disney Hyperion (2021)

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Fast paced and kept me guessing. I really enjoyed it.

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The 30 Best Fiction Books of 2024

As we come to the end of 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on all of the incredible things we’ve done and the media we’ve consumed over the course of the past year. Today, as the very last part of our Best of series, we’re taking some time to chat about the best fiction books! To be eligible for this list, books had to be published for the first time in 2024 and read by at least one member…

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La prima bugia vince: Un thriller psicologico di Ashley Elston che conquista. Recensione di Alessandria today

Mistero, inganni e colpi di scena nel nuovo romanzo di Ashley Elston, un racconto che esplora i lati più oscuri della mente umana.

Mistero, inganni e colpi di scena nel nuovo romanzo di Ashley Elston, un racconto che esplora i lati più oscuri della mente umana. La trama.La prima bugia vince, pubblicato da Longanesi, è un thriller che cattura sin dalla prima pagina. Ambientato in una tranquilla cittadina americana, il romanzo racconta la storia di una donna apparentemente normale che si trova invischiata in un gioco di…

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Review: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

Author: Ashley ElstonPublisher: Pamela Dorman BooksReleased: January 2, 2024Received: Own (BOTM)Find it on Goodreads | BOTM | More Thrillers Book Summary: Evie Porter is a perfect Southern girl, and she’s pretty much in the process of getting everything she wants. Alone in the world, but for her kind (and rich) boyfriend, she’s lucky enough to be moving into his lovely new home. Of course,…

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Books I've Read in 2024

Number 18

First Lie WIns by Ashley Elston

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My first book review is the latest one I ticked off of my TBR—First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. Released in January 2024, this was January’s selection in Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club. Impressive, right? Then I heard that it was being made into a feature film! It HAS to be pretty good, I thought.

I’m going to be completely honest: it took me a while to get hooked on this one. It wasn't until around chapter 8 that I started thinking, “Okay, now this is getting interesting.” I’m surprised I didn’t completely give up before then, but damn am I ever glad I didn’t! As soon as it started to pick up, there were so many things happening it was hard to keep track (in the best way)! Each new twist was as exciting as the one preceding it, some even shocking enough to make me audibly gasp.

The author presents us with 6 different timelines: present day, 4 months ago, 6 months ago, 4 years ago, 6 years ago, and 8 years ago. When we first meet Evie Porter in the present day, we find out that she’s the epitome of a Southern belle. She has the perfect white picket-fenced home, a loving and doting boyfriend, a great job, and the seemingly ideal lifestyle. But what truly lies beneath the surface?

Evie isn’t real.

Yes, you read that correctly!

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Mi serenidad y mi caparazón imperturbable, que suelo mantener en su sitio con toda firmeza, tiemblan y amenazan con desmoronarse.

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"First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston

Thank you @thefictionphysician for the fun read! ❤️ This was fantastic - worth the hype! 🔥

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Review: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

I feel like it has been a hot minute since I read a truly gripping psychological thriller but I used to read a lot of them. I'd already heard amazing things about this one including the fact that it's a new addition to Reese's Book Club picks, which I usually love. So, I was excited!

Evie Porter has the perfect life -a beautiful house in the suburbs, a loving boyfriend and a group of wealthy friends. But Evie Porter doesn't exist. She's actually an identity that has been given to Lucca Marino by her enigmatic boss Mr Smith on her latest assignment and her boyfriend Ryan is the target. She actually quite likes Ryan but she can't make any mistakes on this job -not after what happened last time. But a woman has arrived in town claiming to be Lucca Marino, her real self. So, what's actually going on?

Evie was a really interesting character to be in the head of. From the very first chapter, I was fully invested in discovering why she'd been watching and following Ryan before they got together. This was revealed really quickly but it didn't matter because the whole situation was so unique. I wanted to know more and more about Evie as the book progressed.

It was fascinating to watch Evie realise that Ryan was just a job to her. I had no idea how she'd deal with this dilemma but without it, I think I'd have struggled to see her as human. She is quite a methodical and cold character, so to see her show some tenderness towards her target was much needed.

We do get some glimpses of Evie's true past, when she was Lucca. She lost her beloved mother to cancer but she has used some of the lessons that her mother taught her. Evie's life has been pretty tragic and I understand that constantly changing her appearance and identity must give her so much freedom, even in the dangerous job that she's in.

First Lie Wins is an original, high-concept thriller that still manages to have a very human, emotional core. It wasn't exactly full of twists, which I think would have made me enjoy it more but I still read it very quickly. I can see it being adapted for screen very easily, as it is a classic cat and mouse situation that will have many readers captivated.

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Title: 10 Truths and a Dare | Author: Ashley Elston | Publisher: Disney-Hyperion (2021)

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Series, series, series - update

Si ustedes llevan algún tiempo en Nuestro Rincón de Lectura, ya deben saber que yo tengo un problema empezando a leer series que luego se quedan sin terminar. Hace algunos año, después de darme cuenta de que tenía una cantidad absurda de series empezadas, yo empecé un proyecto de terminar series que había tenido olvidadas, algunas por años. Hice un inventario con spread dedicado en mi bullet…