Whoa, whoa, whoa, Liar City is my favorite read of the year so far. It’s the book I didn’t know I needed to read, and I am thanking all the stars I did! What did I love so much about it: the characters, the fantastic world building, the engrossing mystery, the chilling machinations, and the slow burn romance.
“Do you practice being an enigma? Look at me, the mysterious Dead Man; I speak in riddles and have weird elevator manners, fear me, empaths?”
“Do you practice your sarcasm, making sure no one can take you anywhere unless they enjoy inappropriate sound bites?”
I’m still chuckling over the zings between Reece and Grayson aka The Dead Man. Reece is disarmingly and forthrightly honest. He’s also great at sticking his foot in his mouth, or both feet, and I loved every moment. The best way I can think to describe him is if a cinnamon roll, marshmallow, and jalapeño had a child, that would be him, gooey and sweet with a bite. Oh and Grayson, gah, my heart, it’s all his, no take-backs. Complicated doesn’t even begin to describe him and I. AM. IN. LOVE. He’s drenched in mystery, has an amazing dry delivery and sense of humor, and I know we’ve only skimmed the surface of who he really is. I’m hoping later books will be in his viewpoint because I’d love to peek more in his head.
And this world: empaths and humans divided, the truths and shadows that surround them all, a thrilling mystery (read it to find out as I’m not telling *zip*), and the layers that when revealed only make me hungrier for more. Yes, and more, more, more! Excellent writing, clever dialogue, politically clever, plus who doesn’t love zombie humor, this book will have you invested from the beginning. It’ll keep you reading into the wee hours, and it’ll leave you with the hangover to rule all book hangovers. I’m still replaying moments and scenes as I’m dragging myself through the day, and I don’t (and won’t) regret a single part of my decision as I couldn’t put this incredible book down.
Maggie
Devoted❤️Reader