Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Big Little Lies is the story of three mothers: Jane, Madeline, and Celeste. Jane is a single mother with a mysterious past who is new in town. Celeste is beautiful, rich, and has a perfect life. Madeline is witty, sharp, and never forgets a thing. All three women become friends when their children start kindergarten at the same school. As they become closer, their lives are filled with secrets, drama, and eventually, a death.

In the whole book, the reader can only guess who died. Was it Celeste? Whose perfect life isn't all that perfect. Or Madeline? Who struggles to connect with everyone in her family. Maybe Jane? Whose secretive past is slowly catching up to her? The final revelation will make you want to forget the entire book and read it all over again; just to feel the same sense of amazement and shock again.

Liane Moriarty's writing style is fast-paced and nail-biting. It will keep the reader hooked until the end, desperate to find out what happened. Although the book is a mystery-thriller, the story deals with some pressing themes as well. It understands the nuances of topics like domestic abuse and sexual assault. It is communicated to the reader in a manner that is indirect but still understandable.

If you're looking to read a thriller, but one that also sends a message, this is the perfect choice for you. It will get you out of a reading slump and make you fall in love with reading again. At the end of the book, one is sure to wonder about the big little lies we all tell ourselves.

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