Title: Your Word or Mine
Author: Lia Middleton
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Publisher: Penguin
Publication Date: 1st September 2022
Rating: 4.5/5
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Summary:
Prosecutor Ava Knight always plays by the rules.
Until she meets fifteen-year-old Lily Hawthorne, accused of stabbing hotel magnate Michael Osborne in cold blood.
It should be an open-and-shut case. But Ava suspects something everyone else does not:
MICHAEL OSBORNE IS LYING.
Because eighteen years ago, Ava was brutally assaulted. The case went to trial. Her attacker was acquitted.
His name? Michael Osborne.
Now, court is in session.
And Ava must decide how far she’s willing to go to uncover the truth . . .
Review:
I absolutely flew through this tension-filled thriller because I just had to know how it would end! The premise got me at the very beginning and the twists and turns kept me hooked throughout. Your Word or Mine is largely about the concept of justice and what it means when justice fails to operate the way it should. Ava is a compelling character to follow, she is flawed and makes reckless decisions at points but I had so much empathy for her that I completely understood her actions. The writing is sharp and incisive in a way that keeps the reader glued to the pages and there were some genuinely shocking twists that took me completely by surprise. Intense, intelligent and gripping – I highly recommend Your Word or Mine to anyone looking for a smart psychological thriller!
✶✶✶✶.5
I very kindly received a copy of the book from the publisher. My review is entirely my own honest opinion.
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Great review, Christine! I love a good psychological thriller where you just have to know how the story ends. I also like that it has a concept of justice. Very interesting!
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