In This is Why We Lied, the latest installment in Karin Slaughter’s beloved Will Trent series, newlyweds Will and Sara should be basking in the glow of their honeymoon. But trouble has a way of finding them—even on vacation. When a violent incident disrupts their getaway, it pulls the couple back into the world of crime-solving they can never quite escape. As they confront the shadows of Will’s troubled childhood and navigate a disturbing new case, they must rely on their skills—and each other—to uncover a web of lies and deception.
I read This is Why We Lied the summer, and as expected, I devoured it in a single night. Karin Slaughter’s books are always page-turners, and this one is no exception. While it’s not my absolute favorite in the series, it has a lighter tone compared to some of the previous books. I did find myself missing the team being in the city, but I loved the deeper dive into Will’s childhood. I also read this one at in the same month as The God of the Woods and the felt a little similar.
If you love gritty, complex detective series, I highly recommend starting with the Grant County series before moving on to Will Trent. Though you don’t have to read them in order, it helps you truly connect with the characters and their histories. And if you’re an audiobook fan, you can’t go wrong with the narration by Kathleen Early.
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This is Why We Lied comes out August 22, 2023. Huge thank you to William Morrow and McMillan Audio for my advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion. If you liked this review please let me know either by commenting below or by visiting my instagram @speakingof.books.
