I couldn't stop thinking about this book after I finished it!
This was the first Riley Sager thriller I've read, and I cannot wait to read more.
The plot was not one I've read before, which was a breath of fresh air for me.
Four teenagers away for the summer at camp - one waking up one morning not too long into the stay to find the other 3 girls missing - never found. Could you imagine? And having to be reminded of it for the next 15 years. Talk about a lot of emotional/mental issues to work through.
The book goes back and forth between present and past, something I really like that authors do when it's the right type of storytelling, which Sager does perfectly.
Sager also incorporates the mental aspect of someone living with something traumatic from their past, making the incident that happened in the book seem like something that could've happened to you, making the story even more terrifying.
And that ending - talk about major plot twist!

This was one of my favourite books that I’ve read this year (and I’ve read over forty books so far!). This book was simply a tour de force. I love that the book alternated between past and present, as I like being able to take a glimpse into the past and see how that affects the present. I love mysteries about missing girls because it always fascinates me how people simply disappear into thin air and what happens to the people who are missing.

The writing was superb. It’s deceptively simple, yet it compels in a way that cannot be described. It’s descriptive but not overly so, and very atmospheric. This book is full of twists that actually make sense and are plausible and aren’t far-fetched (cause a lot of times ever since Gone Girl became famous every author and their mum is trying to force plot twists that simply do not work, the plot twists found within this book not only work but are true to the characters).

I’ve never been to summer camp, so the location was an interesting one for me, as my only notion of summer camp is from watching Friday the 13th (in other words it’s very limited). So it was fun for me to kinda vicariously live through the characters and experience a summer camp, albeit it is more on the murderous side!

This book was thrilling, fascinating, and had one of the best endings I’ve read all year. So if you’re into thrillers and whodunit novels, then this book is the right choice for you!

This was a fantastic book! It had so many good twists and turns and just as soon as you thought you had figured out the direction it was going, BAM another turn. Full of interesting characters ... had me guessing the whole book only for a final twist at the end. This was my first book I’ve read by Riley Sager, but definitely not my last.

I loved this book, We ended up getting this book at our library. We also have Final Girls. Sager's use of twists, albeit how small, always end up being fresh.

I loved this book. I havent read final girls by Riley Sager but this one was phenomenal. The book started off slow but at about hundered pages into the book, I was completely hooked up.

I recently met Riley Sager in one of the meet and greets around New Jersey and I think he is a great person.

I am excited for his next book.

Riley Sager has delivered yet another really twisty and suspenseful story. I didn't know who I could trust, so everyone was a suspect. The last few pages sent a chill up my spine and a sense of dread that I did not see coming.

I came into this book with hesitation, because Riley Sager's debut novel "The Final Girls" was the reason I got into thrillers. It to this day is still one of my favorite books. Which could be a great thing, could be a terrible thing. But I loved this book! I don't want it to seem that since I gave it a 3.75 rather then a 4, etc that its any different. The book was great, it was compelling and terrifying because it took you back to summer camp ( a place where many of us have been and can relate to almost every aspect of the story line and setting. ) The more realistic, the more terrifying! I did NOT see the end coming, which was great. But at the same time, to me it didn't really seem to have much point behind the plot's conclusion other then giving an easier reason to connect the investigations. I really liked everything, until the end. I could go on and on about every Sager novel, but ill stop here for now.. till next time!!!

With “The Last Time I Lied”, Riley Sager has easily become a new favourite mystery/thriller author. An addictively good read that is fast paced and intriguing from start to finish, this 2018 summer release outshines Sager’s much loved debut novel “Final Girls”.

Highly recommended for anyone in need of a good mystery and those who loved a good adolescent outdoor camp setting. Be prepared to consume this in one sitting.

Riley Sager is an author that is always on my radar when it comes to upcoming releases, so I could not wait to read this after finishing Final Girls within a day. I am never disappointed when it comes to either the premise, execution, characters, or twists that are crafted into mystery-thrillers that always have me on the edge of my seat and impatiently awaiting his next release. The Last Time I Lied was no exception!

This was an okay read for me. I enjoyed it, but I had many problems with the plot.

Emma experienced tragedy 15 years ago when her cabin mates go missing. Since then she has had to deal with the guilt she experienced after lying on that day. Now she is going back to Camp Nightingale to try and get some closure. Can she put the demons of her past behind her?

Due to lack of spoilers, this review may be a bit vague. I liked the main character Emma pretty well. There were things about her, especially as a kid, I found problematic and unrealistic. Especially the way she handled pointing fingers at a suspect. However, as an adult, I found her a compelling character. I did not, though, like the depiction of mental illness. I found it unnecessary, and I think the story could be told just as well without it. I think we live in a world where we have to be a little more careful about how and how often mental illness is depicted in thrillers.

While all of the plots came together at the end and everything was explained, I still felt like there were major plot holes. There are two story lines going on for half the story. Unfortunately, the second one I found completely unnecessary and not nearly as engaging as how the first one wrapped up in the end. I think there was a lot that could have either been removed or handled very differently.

I am also not a huge fan of camp settings in stories. I knew this going in, so I did not knock off stars for personal preference, but just know if you also don't like these types of stories, it is a VERY prominent setting in the book.

I both listened to and read this book. The audio was pretty good, but I found reading it easier to follow. Overall, this book was just okay for me. It kept me entertained, and I read it very quickly, but it just was not the book for me.

So good. The perfect summer read. Awesome thriller... twisting plot, unreliable narrator, missing girls, spooky summer camp... what more could you want from a mystery?

The sophomore novel of Sager did not disappoint at all. The story of the last time I lied was as much of a who did it as it was a thrilling suspense novel. The story is split into past and present telling by the narrator Emma. When Emma went to Camp Nightingale she came to know three girls that would end up deeply impacting her life. Especially when they end up missing. Even after the camp closes due to the disappearance of the girls, Emma is haunted by the leader of the group, Vivian. Vivian is one that Emma loves, adores, and sometimes hates , a girl Emma can never forget. When the opportunity arises for Emma to return to Camp Nightingale fifteen years later she makes the difficult decision to return. Emma is left in the Camp in the same cabin she stayed in 15 years ago, now as a painting teacher and bunk mate of three new girls. The return to the camp leaves mysteries to unravel, a potential romance to bloom, and the lies to finally be put to rest as the truth is revealed. As we all know though the truth isnt always what it seems.

If you enjoyed Final Girls then I would suggest you read the Last time I lied. It certainly kept my attention and the ending left me wanting more. I look forward to seeing what Sager comes up with next

I thought this one was really good. I didn't even have a clue what was really going on until the very end. I love when that happens. When Emma is a young teen, she goes to summer camp and ends up in a cabin with 3 older girls... who disappear. 16 years later she gets the chance to return as a camp counselor and decides to use the opportunity to solve the mystery of her missing friends. Everyone seems just a little bit guilty. It's hard to figure out. There are a lot of variables involved. I really loved it. This is definitely getting a recommendation from me.

Emma was a part of Camp Nightingale 15 years ago. Three of her room mates go missing, never to be found. Now a rising star in the art circuit, the camp opens it's doors once again and convinces Emma to be a part of it! The girls have haunted her existence since the day they went missing. This time around, she is determined to find out what happened to her friends.
This book is eerie and kept me hooked. The camp and the forest it's set it surely gave me agitated sleep! I loved how the story built, but the real winner was the climax!
While I really could not pin who the culprit was or what happened to the missing girls, the end was surely satisfying! Yet another fantastic thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. The characters, the premise and the way it all came together was really good.
Instead of trying to decode the book, it is a book that's worth simply being enjoyed for it's plot.
If you enjoy thrillers and books that might leave you with nightmares about dark and sinister forests( or camps) this sure will be something you'll like.
Overall, another enjoyable thriller that you could totally add to your TBR!

The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager

From description: Two Truths and a Lie. The girls played it all the time in their tiny cabin at Camp Nightingale. Vivian, Natalie, Allison, and first-time camper Emma Davis, the youngest of the group. The games ended when Emma sleepily watched the others sneak out of the cabin in the dead of night. The last she--or anyone--saw of them was Vivian closing the cabin door behind her, hushing Emma with a finger pressed to her lips.

I love that little excerpt from the description. I did have trouble swallowing some of the circumstances, but The Last Time I Lied certainly had a creepy vibe, plenty of twists, and a boatload of red herrings. Maybe it was trying a bit too hard, but I was OK until the ending which was implausible.

According to reviews on Goodreads, most people loved the book, so take my opinion with a couple of grains of salt. Despite wanting to like it, I mostly felt the author was manipulating too many circumstances.

NetGalley/Penguin Group
Mystery/Suspense. July, 2018. Print Length: 384 pages.

The Last Time I Lied is Riley Sager's second novel, and it did not disappoint. (Side note.....if you have not yet read Final Girls, get on it. That was another amazing one).

As the story begins, we meet Emma. She is an up-and-coming artist on the NYC scene. Her main subjects? A series of haunting paintings featuring a group of girls. To the casual observer, it might seem like nothing more than a fixation on painting creepy pictures of young girls. However, these paintings tell a story. A story that began long ago, when Emma was a child at summer camp.......

where her three roommates vanished, never to be discovered, one warm summer night.

The last thing Emma saw was the three girls sneaking out of the door, lead by the group leader, Vivian. Their whereabouts have been unknown for over fifteen years.

To Emma's surprise, she reconnects with the owner of the old camp, who has plans to reopen the facility. Emma is invited back to teach art. Hesitant at first, Emma acquiesces, believing this could be a good opportunity to find out what happened to her three friends. When she returns though, all is not as it seems. Emma senses a sinister vibe from those around her, including the camp owner and her fellow counselors. As Emma begins to dig deeper into the mysterious disappearance of the girls, she realizes that many secrets have been covered up. And perhaps those secrets are better left alone.

This book was a solid read for me. While it didn't have the ghastly thrill of Final Girls, I was definitely curious to see how everything was going to play out. The twists and turns kept me intrigued, and the potential suspect list was not so long as to get confusing. The ending was also completely unexpected, which I appreciated. Great read. This will have you looking forward to curling up at night!

There were things I liked a lot about this book. I was surprised by the final twist in the story for sure! I will hand it to readers who are looking for a fun mystery to read.
However, I was a little disappointed with the writing and some holes in the plot. I may not hand it to readers that I know are die-hard mystery fans and like their stories to be resolved fully.

I was a little skeptical about reading this book because I really didn't like The Final Girls. I'm glad I decided to read this one because I loved it. It is worth reading if you love thrillers and books that surprise you.

When I got approved for this ARC, I was at work and literally screamed, scaring a few coworkers.

One of my favorite books last year was Final Girls by Riley Sager & I was really looking forward to their next book, The Last Time I Lied. It was hands down my most anticipated read of 2018 and it did not disappoint.

The story centers around Emma Davis, who watched her bunk mates at summer camp leave in the middle of the night. Vivian, Natalie, & Allison were never seen again. Now Emma is an adult who paints haunting images hiding the figures of the 3 missing girls. The owner of the camp asks Emma to return as a painting instructor for the summer and she uses this as an opportunity to find out what really happened to her friends.

This books was so spooky. I felt some Camp Crystal Lake vibes for sure. I don’t think you can have a book set at a summer camp without those vibes. Plus the mystery of the family who owns the camp and what happened to Emma’s friends. I enjoyed the alternating views, from present day to the past, all leading up to finding out what happened that night the girls disappeared.

I read this book in one day. I literally could not put it down. I do think Final Girls hit more on the horror themes I enjoy and this one was more in the mystery/thriller genre, but it was still a solid spooky read that was obviously inspired by the horror genre. Riley Sager has cemented themselves as a must buy for me now. I can’t wait to see what comes next.

The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager was such a great story! Suspenseful, dramatic, and thrilling throughout.