I was going to be spending Labor Day weekend at the lake with my parents and knew it would be a great opportunity to read (and, let's be honest, tan). I tried to start Confessions of a Shopaholic on my first night at the lake, but honestly, just couldn't get into it this weekend. If you know my shopping habits, you won't be surprised that I thought it read more like a autobiography (minus the credit card debt) than a work of fiction.
With my first attempt being a dud, I picked out another book on Friday. Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger. FABULOUS! Even though the book is nearly 400 pages, it is a very quick read. If I'd had nothing else to do, I could have probably finished it in a day or two, but it ended up taking me about 5 days. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone. I'm really looking forward to reading more by the author.
Synopsis:
If Ridley Jones had slept ten minutes later or had taken the subway instead of waiting for a cab, she would still be living the lie she used to call her perfect life. Instead, she's in the wrong place at the right time to unleash a chain of events that begins with a mysterious package on her doorstep. A package that informs her that her entire world is just an illusion. Forced to question everything she knows about herself, Ridley wanders into dark territory, where everyone is hiding something.
Sexy and fast-paced, Beautiful Lies is a true literary thriller featuring one of the freshest new voices in years. Lisa Unger takes us on a breathtaking ride in which every choice Ridley makes creates a whirlwind of consequences that are impossible to imagine.
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