DNFed - I chose to DNF this book in the past. I am typing as a review so it doesn’t harm my %. I haven’t chose to pick the title back up.

It’s not always easy to find character driven thrillers and this one delivers! I enjoyed the dysfunctional family component as well as the dark humor.

I enjoyed these characters and their family dynamic. I wouldn’t say it was thrilling, but it was a good legal mystery / domestic drama. The narrator of this audiobook did a great job.

Special thanks to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of this book. I thought this was a highly entertaining family drama that was hard to put down. It was fast paced and had some great twists and turns.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of The Truth about the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline! This book was a fun fast-paced mystery. I would recommend to anyone who loves family dramas and Law & Order.

I enjoyed this book. It was very exciting and dramatic. Thank you to publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read!

I enjoyed this book! It was an exciting and dramatic read (sometimes a bit too dramatic for me). I think it will appeal to people looking for a quick and fast-paced read. The Devlin family is fascinating, I'd be curious to read more about their lives before they got wealthy. I felt really bad for TJ, he seemed to have a rough go of things. Thank you to G.P. Putnam's Sons and NetGalley for this ARC!

I've never actually seen an entire episode of law and order, but I now feel as though I've read one.

The Truth about the Devlins is a fast read that will have you wondering how in the world this story could end. When I first started reading it, I wasn't quite sure how it would go, but it ultimately grabbed me, and I plowed through the story. It's an interesting mystery centered around family dynamics, lies, and what happens behinds closed doors. The main character TJ's sobriety is a big focal point of the book too. If you are triggered by addiction of this nature, be forewarned. I was surprised by the ending too.

Overall, I enjoyed The Truth about the Devlins. It's not my favorite by Scottoline, but still a good book.

Thank you Putnam Books and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

What I liked about this book:
1. I love the family saga story that has lots of twists and turns!
2. A thriller combined with legal drama - such a good combo!!
3. Fast paced and easy to read!

What I wished was different:
1. There were so many family members that I didn't like - and I wished there a couple more that were likable.



Thank you for Net Galley and G P Putnam for providing me with an ARC.

Ever thought of your family as a team? Who would be the MVP? As part of The Devlin Family, Founders and Associates of Devlin & Devlin, TJ is barely on the team. As the black sheep of the family, TJ has given his parents a run for their money. However, after hitting rock bottom, TJ is looking to break away from his addict self and create a future for himself that he can be proud of. After a brief conversation with his brother, James, the defacto MVP of the Devlin clan, TJ's recently rehabbed world is going to fall apart and past the rock bottom he had just left. Will TJ retain his rehabilitated life or will he succumb to The Devlin Machine and help James remain the MVD (Most Valuable Devlin)?

This book hooked me from the beginning, but had difficulty holding my attention later on. A family drama about addiction, recovery, murder and the black sheep of the family it had all the ingredients of a solid family drama. Enjoyed the ending

The Truth About the Devlins is just what you need. This novel delivers a captivating blend of intrigue and sharp storytelling that’s hard to put down.
The story revolves around the Devlin family, who seem to have it all—wealth, charm, and an enviable lifestyle. But beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect lives lies a web of secrets and betrayals. When a shocking event forces their hidden truths into the open, the Devlins must confront the lies they've built their lives around.
Overall, The Truth About the Devlins is an excellent read for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted mystery with rich character development. Lisa Scottoline has delivered a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, with enough twists to keep you hooked until the very last page.

If you would enjoy a family drama with an overbearing parent, family of lawyers, a recovering addict, dysfunction, secrets, messed up motivations, and twists and turns, this book is for you. TJ, the main character, is a ex-con alcoholic who is trying to redeem himself by doing investigative work for his brother's legal client's business merger. When someone who was supposed to be dead disappears, the race is on to solve the mystery and save the family's firm. I totally enjoyed TJ's wit, sarcasm and dedication.

The Truth About The Devlins by Lisa Scottoline is a huge hit! From page one you will not only be invested but need to find out exactly what happened. TJ is a character that you will root for. This is a page turned my friends! Happy Reading!

initial thoughts: another legal, family drama story from Lisa Scottoline - I hope she continues these type of stories!

quick read, short chapters, and hard to put down. the main character, TJ Devlin was easy to root for, and while I was wondering where one storyline was going, it tied together towards the end.

If your family knows all the mistakes of your past, will they use them against you, or protect you from them, at all costs? TJ Delvin has plenty of mistakes in his past, and is doing his best to leave them there. So, when his brother comes to him for help, he doesn’t question his brother’s intentions. Will that lead TJ into his greatest downfall? And will the rest of his family come to his aid? Truly liked this book, and is another great novel by Lisa Scottoline.

I was just going through my ARCs at Netgalley and noticed that The Truth About the Devlins was still on my list. I read it back in May but apparently never wrote my review, which is a real shame as this was an excellent book. It is definitely a book that should be in your beach bag this summer.

I'm not sure there is anyone who writes about dysfunctional families better than Lisa Scottoline. I had so many emotions while reading this book. It is so good that I didn't want to put it down.

I felt so bad for TJ. He was really trying to get his life back on track and his brother and father aren't all that supportive. Speaking of the brother and father - I couldn't stand them.

This isn't a courtroom drama but involves more behind-the-scenes investigations.

Have you watched So Help Me Todd? In some ways, this is a much darker and twister version. But the interviewing and investigation into the case TJ is helping his sister with and the investigation into the death of a client kept me turning the page. My heart broke for the class action suit and nothing is as it seems with the death.

If you are too hot to do anything but read this summer then this is definitely a book that will keep you glued to the page.

My review will be published at Girl Who Reads on Friday - https://www.girl-who-reads.com/2024/07/the-truth-about-devlins-by-lisa.html

This book is compelling, if not actually a thriller. The complex family dynamics kept me turning the pages. I love a story with secrets that threaten to uncover carefully made facades, and The Truth About the Devlins fits this perfectly. No one in this family is exactly as they seem. Author Lisa Scottoline is skilled at creating characters who are flawed, yet relatable. Once the reader begins this world of murder, greed, lies, and redemption, they won't be able to stop until the last page!

Lisa Scottoline is one of my favorite authors. Her latest book, The Truth About the Devlins, is full of family drama, secrets, murder, and betrayal. It was a page-turner. I highly recommend it!

Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for an advanced review copy in exchange for an honest review.