10/9/25; 308 pages
Joffe Books
Two Truths One Lie by Alex Sinclair is a recommended domestic psychological thriller.
Brad and Maia decided to hold a dinner party for their anniversary. They have kept to themselves since the death of their older daughter five years earlier. Now they have a three year old daughter and it's time for Maia to start socializing again. The dinner is going well until they decide to play a game, two truths and a lie. Everyone is enjoying it until it's Brad's turn and he says, "I've never seen Harry Potter. I once stole a bike. I once killed a man." Everyone laughs it off but Maia, who is sure she sees something amiss in her husband's eyes, which sends her spiraling.
This is a fast-paced novel that immediately grabs your attention in the opening chapter and then jumps back a few weeks earlier. In short chapters the narrative alternates between the point-of-view of Brad and Maia. Neither character is likable. They both seem untrustworthy and unreliable. It is clear that Maia is struggling with mental health issues, but Brad seems off too.
Although it is entertaining and packed with tension, after a strong start the novel starts to feel repetitive. You will have to set a huge, massive amount of disbelief aside, which was a struggle for me. I predicted where the plot was heading early on, which kept me reading to see if I was correct. It is entertaining, with plenty of twists, and I'm sure many readers will enjoy it a bit more than I did.
Two Truths One Lie is a good choice for those who enjoy domestic psychological thrillers with untrustworthy narrators. Thanks to Joffe Books for providing me with an advance reader's copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.
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