Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

“Sometimes I Lie” is a gripping psychological thriller written by Alice Feeney. The novel was published in 2017 and quickly became a bestseller, receiving critical acclaim for its suspenseful plot and clever twists.

The story centers around Amber Reynolds, a woman who wakes up in a hospital bed and realizes she is in a coma. Although she is unable to move or speak, Amber can hear everything that is happening around her. Trapped in her own body, she tries to piece together the events leading up to her current situation.

As the narrative unfolds, the reader is taken on a rollercoaster ride of unreliable memories, shifting perspectives, and shocking revelations. Amber’s recollections of her past are interspersed with diary entries from the weeks leading up to her hospitalization.

The plot takes unexpected turns as Amber’s memories become increasingly murky, and it becomes challenging to discern what is real and what might be imagined or manipulated. The novel keeps readers guessing and questioning the reliability of the protagonist’s narrative.

Amber’s relationships with her husband, her sister, and her colleagues come under scrutiny as dark secrets from her past surface. As the pieces of the puzzle start to fall into place, the truth about the events leading to Amber’s coma is unveiled in a thrilling and unexpected climax.

“Sometimes I Lie” is praised for its taut suspense, skillful storytelling, and the way it challenges readers’ perceptions of the characters and events. Alice Feeney’s ability to create a gripping and psychologically complex narrative keeps readers engaged until the final page.

If you enjoy psychological thrillers with unreliable narrators and mind-bending twists, “Sometimes I Lie” by Alice Feeney is a novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you questioning everything you thought you knew.