Lies Between Us

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The New York Times bestselling author of The Counselors delivers a razor-sharp murder-mystery set during the summer when a local teen's suspicious death exposes the devastating secrets three sisters keep.

"A gripping, unputdownable read." —Veronica Bane, USA Today Bestselling Author of Difficult Girls

Do you ever really know the people you love?

For the Gold sisters and Silver brothers, life has been idyllic, growing up in side-by-side waterfront mansions in a town where doors are never locked and the police do little more than issue speeding tickets. The Golds and Silvers have known each other their entire lives, as neighbors, as friends, as family.

But one carefree summer takes a dark turn when a beach party ends in tragedy and their perfect world cracks wide open. Suddenly, the bonds that tie these families together are strained by suspicion and fear. Painful secrets surface, revealing the fragile truths they've all been hiding.

Lucy, the oldest Gold girl, harbors a crushing secret from her boyfriend, one of the Silver boys. Millie, the middle sister, quietly yearns for the one person she can't have. And the youngest, Frankie, uncovers something that could blow their island apart.

From New York Times bestselling author Jessica Goodman comes a gripping novel about the lies friends tell, the façade siblings build, and how one summer tests—and breaks—the bonds of family.

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Lies Between Us by Jessica Goodman was exactly the kind of YA mystery that keeps whispering, "Just one more chapter," until suddenly it's way past bedtime.
Jessica Goodman knows how to write privileged friend groups with enough secrets to make everyone look guilty, and this book is no exception. What starts as a tragic summer on an idyllic island quickly unravels into a tangled web of lies, family drama, and relationships that are far messier than they appear. Every time I thought I had someone figured out, another revelation sent me right back to square one.
I especially enjoyed following the three Gold sisters. Giving each of them their own perspective added layers to the mystery and made it clear that everyone was hiding something—even from the people they loved most. The shifting viewpoints kept the story moving at a brisk pace, and I never felt the tension let up for long.
While there are quite a few characters to keep track of at first, once everyone falls into place, the mystery becomes addictive. The seaside setting also gave the story a perfect summer thriller atmosphere. It has that contrast of sunny beaches hiding some very dark secrets, and I loved that vibe.
The mystery itself kept me guessing almost the entire way through. Even when I had theories, I wasn't completely convinced any of them were right, which is exactly what I want from this kind of book. The twists felt earned, and the final reveals tied together the many secrets woven throughout the story.
If you're looking for a fast-paced young adult mystery filled with family drama, complicated friendships, multiple points of view, and plenty of twists, Lies Between Us is a great addition to your summer reading list. It delivers exactly what I hope for when I pick up a Jessica Goodman novel—a suspenseful story where no one is telling the whole truth.
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