It has recently grabbed my attention that on certain social media platforms Book Bloggers try to lure readers into electing a novel by offering them a visual promo based on the book’s aesthetics. I must admit – as it would be hypocritical to do so otherwise – that I too sometimes select my next read based on these. However, I think another very strong sense that can be appealed to besides seeing is hearing. Don’t you ever have that feeling of dawning realization upon hearing a song that the tune in question fits a certain book or character perfectly? I do.
This time around take a listen to what Freida McFadden’s Never Lie sounds like.
Summary
In a nutshell, this book follows Tricia and Eathan, newlyweds, who become stranded in a Victorian manor in the middle of nowhere due to a vicious snowstorm with absolutely no means to contact the outside world. The prominent property they find themselves confined to once belonged to a well-known psychiatrist named Dr. Adrianne Hale, whose cassette tape recordings about her patients are uncovered by Tricia – and along with them, terrible secrets resurface, too. We witness the events unfolding from the perspective of both female main characters, jumping from a past timeline to the present one.
And now… * drumrolls * … the list:
- Ava Max – Sweet but Psycho
- Jet – Cold hard bitch
- Kevin McAllister – Play Dirty
- Delta Goodrem – The River
- Sia, Diplo, Labrinth, LSD – Genius
- Sixx:A.M. – This is gonna hurt
- Whiskey Myers – Glitter ain’t gold
- Sia – Fire meet gasoline
- Imagine Dragons – Natural
- The Pretty Reckless – Goin’ Down
About the Author
According to her own website, New York Times, #1 Amazon, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal, and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. Her novels have been translated into over 30 languages. She lives with her family and black cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. Unless you scream really loudly, maybe. Her Instagram account is a kaleidoscope of memes, promotional posts and tiny glimpses into her home life.
What are your thoughts regarding the book? Have you already read it? Or will you? Either way, please feel free to drop a few words in the comments and let me know if you agree with my selection above. Stay caffeinated and well-read until next time – Your bookish friend, Nat