Holy crap this one was excellent and Anastasia Phoenix is my fave. All the lies and the stuff her friends and her went through because of her parents all come down to this. And it was so thrilling to read all of this. This is one not to put down for a minute. You always want more.

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I have finally finished this series, I have been waiting too long to find out the whole truth about Anastasia Phoenix.

It features the beautiful Anastasia who, with her writings on espionage and near-death experiences that come out in the open, thought everything would get better, except that she was wrong. Her friends became her enemies by causing the death of innocent people because of the dangerous world her parents created. She's going to have to stop the damage before more people are killed. From Poland to Prague following a trail she will try to protect those she loves.

A last tome read almost in one go, so much so that I couldn't wait to know the end of this trilogy which was moving, captivating, full of suspense and twists and turns. I love this author's writing.

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I loved it guys. This book was just what I wanted It to be. The world building was a bit dark but I loved it. The characters were very well flushed out. I loved the plot of this. I can not wait to read more by this author. I highly recommend this book.

End of the Lie picks up right where Book 2 left off and all you need to know is I highly recommend this series and author. Written by the amazing Diana Rodriquez Wallach, this YA read is action-packed, fast-paced and incorporates elements of young romance, mystery, and suspense. Hits the ground running from the very first page and keeps you turning those pages...nicely done Ms. Wallach!!!

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“With her harrowing tale of espionage and near death experiences finally out in the open, Anastasia Phoenix thought things would be better. That she and her friends had outsmarted Department D, the criminal empire her parents helped create. She thought wrong. Former friends have turned to enemies, causing more innocent lives to get swept up into the dangerous world her parents created. Now it’s up to Anastasia to stop the damage before anyone else gets hurt—or worse. She embarks on a treacherous trail from Poland to Prague, and old rivals emerge at every turn. But when the final confrontation occurs, will she be too late to protect the ones she loves... or even herself?”

End of the Lie is the third book in Diana Rodriguez Wallach's Anastasia Phoenix Series. As usual, I loved the cover! The style is just gorgeous. Anastasia and Keira are holed up in Julian's compound, searching for clues to the whereabouts of the Phoenixes, the Reys, and Urban. Keira is giving interviews, and taking a great deal of social media trolling, which is wearing her health down. Wallach did well, in my opinion, with the psychological ramifications of all these events. Especially with Regina, who went through a radical change thanks to the death of her boyfriend.

Julian has become my favourite character. He has steel inside when necessary, but overall he's very easy-going. I pictured him as a younger Benedict Cumberbatch. Haha. Marcus I was iffy towards. He's a teenage boy coping with some pretty powerful stuff. His family loyalty was constantly in conflict with his love for Anastasia. This caused a serious rift towards the end. Family is a big theme in the overall story. Besides Marcus, Anastasia has lots of family drama, what with Urban seeking her out, and her parents running rampant. What would you do for family? What would you sacrifice?

I found the ending so sad! No spoilers, but I did have a few tears. I wish it had resolved differently. I liked that ending left the possibility for further adventures, but it could also be taken as a clean, closed ending. If you enjoy YA spy thrillers, be sure to check it out!

***Many thanks to Netgalley & Entangled Publishing for providing an ecopy in exchange for a fair and honest review. Reviewed for Chapter by Chapter Tours.

End of the Lie is the third and final chapter in the Anastasia Phoenix trilogy by author Diana Rodriquez Wallach. This story continues where Lies That Bind left off. Everything has changed for 17-year old Anastasia Phoenix. It started 4 years ago when her parents were presumed to be dead and her older sister Keira was forced into raising her alone. Then she was too was thought to be dead in a highly suspenseful first installment called Proof of Lies which sent Anastasia on a globe trotting adventure to discover some blistering truths about her family.

Since finding Kiera, AP and her allies found out some deep dark secrets about her parents, their role in a mysterious agency called Department D, as well as Anastasia's own apparent biological father, things have gone even further into bizzaroland. The events from the previous two chapters have led us to this point in the series. AP has a few allies which include her sister Keira, her best friend Charlotte Conner, as well as Julien Stone who was once a target of AP's parents. Charlotte is the brains behind the operation, while Julien is the cash cab.

I should also add Marcus Rey, another Dresden kid, as the author is calling them, who has been tied at the hip with AP since the first installment. He is a character who actually caused my review to be lower than what I had previously determined. I had some bad vibes towards Marcus several times in this story. I know that AP and Marcus are just trying to survive in a world where things are more grey, than they are black and white. But, at times, it felt as though Marcus forgot that AP is a human being who has feelings.

As the story opens, another layer is added to the mystery. AP's former best friend Regina, whose boyfriend was killed to send a message to Anastasia's parents, chooses to go on the warpath against Anastasia's family. She has no idea that she is about ready to kick over a very angry bunch of characters who have no moral code when it comes to shutting people up who cause problems. As AP tries to calm her former BF down, Regina's entire persona seems to change which leads her down a perilous road.

Like the other installments, the author takes AP on a globe trotting adventure from London, to Boston, to Poland, and to Prague, in the Czech Republic. Readers who have read this series from the beginning will get the answers that they have been looking for. The story wraps up the major story lines and brings closure to the story and characters. The romance aspects of this series are put on the back burner which didn't hurt by feelings since I already discussed why I had issues with Marcus.

It's fair to say that I am satisfied with the ending of this story, and the series itself. I don't believe that there is any predictability in the story which is always nice. The book provides enough closure and development for its characters and it leaves the reader satisfied.

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Remember, friends, this is not even a little bit a standalone, but instead the conclusion to an epic dangerous YA spy adventure. Make sure to read the books in order for the story to unfold.

After the way the last book ended, I had no idea what disaster Diana was going to throw at her characters next, but the direction this book took was so unexpected- and in the best of ways! Not only does Anastasia and company have the fact her parents are traitors who kill people and are on the run, the government/CIA is watching them, the tabloids are exploiting her sister's story and behavior, and her former best friend is posting angsty tell-all conspiracy videos on the internet. There are so many hard choices that Anastasia has already faced, but this may be the hardest journey yet.

End of the Lie had the action, danger and random twists that I have come to expect from this series, but there was also a heavy dose of emotional baggage as well to learn to handle. There was the emotional mess that was her sister, the conflicting issues over her parents, the unexpected love she felt towards Markus, to the betrayal and guilt over her friends. I was on my toes this entire book, encountering one action packed moment and then jumping into a heartbreaking conversation right after.

Also, I may have ranted a little bit about Markus in my review of Lies that Bind but he totally redeemed himself here and I loved him so much. He was the perfect partner to Anastasia, he complemented her skills and together they kicked ass. And he was incredibly romantic, dreamy level really. I really like him as well as them together.

I have really enjoyed this series and I am glad I had the opportunity to read these books. Diana was able to create something so new and different yet so approachable and engaging at the same time. And the ending could not have been more perfect, I could practically feel my heart swoon. Make sure to snag all books in the trilogy because you will want to binge read the series back to back so you don't miss a minute!

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Anastasia watches her sister become more and more depressed because of her traumatic kidnapping and the bad publicity that follows. They are both trying to adjust to the new situation with their parents and unwanted fame. Twists and turns keep them running and confused but they stay by each other’s sides to get through their intense struggles. Anastasia sees the people around her change until everything comes full circle. Intense, mysterious and suspenseful all wrapped up in this finale of the Anastasia Phoenix series, 5 stars!

he anastasia phoenix series comes to a close with end of the lie. and while the events of the previous novel seemingly left everything exposed and out in the open, there are still plenty of twists and turns that come our way.

the action is fast-paced and intense, and the plot twists and reveals work hard to keep us on the edge of our seats. we travel once again across europe in search of answers, and i loved seeing the sights between poland and prague.

these kind of suspense stories work best if you read them with no spoilers, so i will not dwell on plot. but all in all, this is a satisfying conclusion to the series.

**end of the lie will publish on march 4, 2019. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/entangled publishing (entangled teen) in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the opportunity to read and review Lies That Bind by Diana Rodriguez Wallach. Here I am reviewing the final book in this series, and wow! I flew though this series, and am so happy I was able to read it! While not the most original or 'earth-shattering' series, I loved the nostalgic feel of the type of books I read only a few years ago, and I loved that this series is one of those that I'm still able to enjoy even now that I'm well into my 20s.

I enjoyed seeing Anastasia's story, from the fast-paced action, to the emotions from angst and grief to friendship and teamwork. The characters are fun to read about, and well written, the plot interesting and works well. I enjoyed the world travels and most of all I enjoyed how smoothly the story transitions and flows, cliche maybe but this easily reminds me of a movie type set-up.

Having read the other 2 in this I was glad to jump into this one. Reading YA books level out the read for me they are quite exciting at times. Anastasia does know how to hold your attention with more drama that came her way. The direction that it goes in sometimes was intriguing and different with this author knowing how to keep her audience. This one will hit the high point with the pace at times being quick. Hold on for this one and enjoy every bit.

End of the Lie is the third of Diana Rodriguez Wallach’s Anastasia Phoenix series. This is where all the loose ends are tied up and questions finally answered. I’ve enjoyed this series and was looking forward to finding out how things would end. A YA spy series has been fun to read. With suspense and action moving the series along, I was anxious to see what would happen next.

End of the Lie by Diana Rodriguez Wallach is third book of the thrilling young adult Anastasia Phoenix series. This is a continuing story that started with book one, Proof of Lies, and picks up with each additional installment so they should preferably be read in order to understand the action and adventure within.

In the first book we met Anastasia Phoenix who had always felt on the outs wherever she’d been since her scientist parents had moved the family all around the world over the years. When they said there was going to be yet another move Anastasia was of course upset and refused to speak to them as they left on yet another trip but little did she know that would be the last time she would see them when a horrible accident happened.

Time passed with Anastasia living with her older sister, Keira, after their parents accident until one night Keira decided to throw a party. The next morning Anastasia believed Keira had male company so she left only to return to find a bathroom full of blood and her sister missing. Already having lost her parents Anastasia was determined to find her sister when it seemed no one else even believed Keira was even still alive.

This series has been action packed and fast paced from the beginning with the lead reminding me of a teenage, female James Bond. The story takes readers around the globe and back again as she searches out her sister and those that were behind the kidnapping. There’s cover ups and conspiracies, danger and romance so a bit of something for everyone and having followed the whole series I was happy to jump right back in to find out where the story would go. In the end I would give End of the Lies 4 1/2 stars and certainly recommend checking out this series.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

I really enjoyed reading book three of this series. It is well-written and has well-developed characters. The story is also good.

I really loved this trilogy. The concept is something that has interested me for awhile, but I won't lie, this book was probably my least favorite. Maybe it's because I'm in my 20's, so I'm past the drama high schoolers endure, but the relationships between the main individuals felt so unhealthy and it really bothered need the way the main female forgives her boyfriend so easily after shutting her out and talked to her once his brother came around. Still an enjoyable trilogy with a unique concept, so I'd still recommend it, though.

End of the Lie was the final book in the Anastasia Phoenix trilogy, and probably the best one too.

There was a lot of pain and angst, some fun moments, some love felt ones, a few heart breaking scenes. Overall, the perfect mixture for a YA book. A bonus? It also has the whole suspense thing going, making it even more enjoyable.

The reason I loved this book so much better is that there was a lot of character development in this one. In Anastasia, in Markus and even in Keira and Antonio. It was nice to see them realize exactly what they'd been doing all along.

And of course, I loved End of The Lie because, as the title suggests, this book was the end of the lie, of the suspense and the truth about Anastasia's parents was finally out in the open.

Overall, End of the Lie was a page-turner and the best in the trilogy.

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Well, it really is the end of the lie and the story as well. Luckily everything is well explained in the end, so no mystery there. The roller coaster is slowing down in this 3rd book although I would prefer it being faster from the beginning. I feel that the story is getting complicated near the end and it could get confusing if you don’t follow it carefully. The main focus of the story is denial. Everybody is in denial in everything they did. And then there’s the twist that ended up everything. Spoiler alert: somebody is dead in the end.

The story follows Anastasia and her newfound family into their new life as a celebrity. Living in London in Julian’s mansion, protected from the outside world. Keira’s life is splashed throughout the media while Anastasia get attacked by her ex best friend – Regina on YouTube. It’s a roller coaster of emotional battle. Things didn’t get interesting until Regina disappeared. Was she kidnapped or did she left by her own freewill? Anastasia in desperation of saving her friend went back to Boston and there follow a trail that lead her to the end of the lie.

In this book, there are not too many chasing around the world like the 1st (Proof of Lies) or 2nd (Lies that Bind) book. It’s more focused on finding everybody’s identity and relationship. Like who’s Anastasia? Who are her parents? What is her relationship with Randolph Urban? Who kill Tyson? Denial, confession, misdirection and love are thrown all over the pages. I have to say, during first half the book, I was considering putting it down and went back to my other books. Well, curiosity wins over and things got intensified near the end (otherwise I’m really going to put it down).

The characters get grown up in the end. Anastasia is no longer the whinny teenager but she turns into a more mature young woman. Her relationship with Marcus turns into a sweet thing. On some parts of the books, I could feel her desperation on not being able to control things. Keira is pictured as a victim with PTSD and sometimes she is irrational. Her life is quite a mess and a bunch of lies, created by her parents. Marcus and Antonio lives are entangled by the same lies. At least Charlotte and Julian seems have a real life and relationship.

The Phoenixes, the Reys and the Urbans make their own messed up relationship. But in the end (this is quite strange actually), enemies become friends, family turned into each other and somebody died in the end. So, it’s end of the lie and everybody back to their normal life.

The end is quite okay for me. It’s not too predictable but quite satisfying in answering all the answers from the previous books. Everybody is happy and going their own way. I’m not going to spoil too much in this review. J

Recommend for those who love adventures, intrigue and twisty plots.

I read the first two books of this YA spy thriller series last year and enjoyed the international feel and pace of the story, so when I saw the third and final book mentioned I just couldn't resist. I was looking forward to another bout of country hopping and finding out how Anastasia's story would end... And End Of The Lie manages to deliver both. While I do have to say I enjoyed this last installment a tiny bit less than the previous two books, overall it was still a solid read. The pace took a little while to pick up and I have always had my struggles with the main characters, but the story is easy to follow and we still get our dose of international travel despite the slow start. And I just LOVE that not one, but two places we were able to visit during our Europe trip last year were mentioned! Seeing Krakow and Prague described brought back great memories and made me feel as if I were transported back to those places again. It shows that the author used personal travel experiences to describe the settings! This international feel of End Of The Lie is without doubt one of the strongest features of this spy thriller. Once the pace picks up, the plot goes fast as they are trying to end the whole situation before things spin even more out of control. There were cliches involved and I'm not sure about the credibility of some aspects, but I can't deny it was still an entertaining read. I could have done without the romance and the bitchiness, but overall the Anastasia Phoenix trilogy as a whole is an entertaining interntational spy thriller for fans of the genre.

I love a good international setting where it seems like reading a story comes with free travel. Add the fact that this story visits two places I've recently been able to explore and love myself, and it's easy to say that the international feel of End Of The Lie was a huge bonus for me. I still struggled with the main characters, the bitchiness and the romance (although I liked some of the romantic developments), but the writing reads like a train and once the pace picks up things get interesting. Fans of international YA spy thrillers will have a great time with this trilogy.

Please be aware that this is a book three, so my review will contain spoilers for the first books.



End of the Lie was a great way to conclude the Anastasia Phoenix trilogy.  I really enjoyed this book and thought it wrapped up well.



End of the Lie starts off where book two ended.  Anastasia, Keira, Julian, Charlotte, and Marcus are hiding out in Europe.  They have decided that they need to find all their parents and put an end to Department D.   Anastasia is still dealing with the news that Urban is her father and Keira is struggling with internet trolls after speaking openly about what happened to her.  



After Tyson was killed, Regina changed.  She started making videos that she posted online about Department D and The Phoenix family.  She blamed Anastasia for Tyson's murder.  Because of this, she has put her life at risk.  Anastasia and Marcus fly back to Boston to talk to her, but when they get there, they are surprised to find out that Regina is gone.  Her parents believe she was kidnapped, but she left a note, so the police believe she ran away.  Detective Dawkins decides to help them by giving them all the info she has.  Marcus and Anastasia get closer while home, but they are quickly back in Europe hunting down their parents and trying to save Regina.



The whole team heads to multiple countries on the hunt for the parents.  They also find out that Regina left with Sophia, so they are looking for both of them.  It always seems like the parents are one step ahead of them.  



The pacing was good and I enjoyed how everything finished.  I love Julian and Charlotte, so I was happy to see their relationship growing.  Same with Anastasia and Marcus.  This found family group worked well together and I enjoyed their friendship and love for each other.



I gave this book 4 stars.  Thank you to Entangled Teen and Netgalley for my copy for review.

advanced reader copy provided by Entangled Publishing, LLC in exchange for an honest review

End of the Lie is the last book of the Anastasia Phoenix trilogy and I think it's a nice way to close an adventure. The book provides enough closure and development for its characters and it leaves the reader satisfied. Some scenes and dialogue can be cheesy and a bit cringe-worthy at some points but the action and the suspense keeps the reader going. The characters have grown so much through the trilogy and it's a good YA book, especially for those who like romance mixed along with spies and action-packed scenes. Although it was not my kind of book, End of the Lie is quite an enjoyable story.