This was a super fast paced and fun read. The MC TJ was a complex character and very lovable. I felt enthralled the whole time and actually read this book in one sitting. The pacing was pretty good, and I thought it came to a solid close!

This was a great read with family drama! I enjoyed the read about the devil in the family. The black sheep, TJ, and his family of lawyers get into a situation in which the older brother puts the blame on TJ. It was a great read. Thank you for NetGalley for letting me read this book.

I haven’t read a lot of crime thrillers before but I definitely found this book enjoyable. It was a tad predictable but nonetheless it was good. It was a nice ending wrapping everything up and given closure.

This is the first Lisa Scottoline book I’ve read, and I found it to be fast paced and fun to read. I felt agreat deal of empathy for TJ who is a recovering alcoholic and the black sheep of the family. He came across as a genuine guy and easy to root for even though he made several life changing mistakes. He took responsibility for them and learned valuable lessons. The depiction of the alcoholic is very realistic with the lack of trust from family and the day-to-day struggle to stay sober. The character development was so good that I wanted to punch the father for being so hardnosed, hug the sister for her compassion and love and I really disliked the brother for being such a d@#k. The family dynamic and the power struggle within it was well written.
There were a lot of twists and turns in the story that came together very well in the end and were believable and didn’t feel like they were made to fit in the storyline. I hope we see more of TJ in a following book.
Thank you for Netgallery and G P Putnam for providing me with an ARC for an honest review.

The Devlins, a family of lawyers and one black sheep face their downfall in this gripping novel. TJ, the disappointment of the family, is a charming, likeable character, trying to make a better name for himself. As he tries to help his brother, John, he ends up in the middle of controversy. I enjoyed this mystery, it kept me engaged and waiting to get to the end.

The Truth About the Devlins, by Lisa Scottoline

Thank you to Putnam Books and NetGalley for the ARC ebook of The Truth About the Devlins. I appreciate the opportunity to read this.

Although this book was not a favorite of mine, it was an okay read. I didn’t care about any of the characters in this story. At first I had a soft spot for TJ, the alcoholic brother that did time in prison, but as it went on and on, I just wanted him to grow up and be a man for once.

I like Lisa Scottoline’s writing and she is one of my favorite authors, but this book just wasn’t up to par with some of her other books I’ve read.

I’m really hoping she’ll do another historical fiction book. Both, Eternal and Loyalty were by far my favorites of her books. Look forward to more from her.

Lisa Scottoline can do no wrong in my book. She is an auto-read author for me! I will recommend again and again.

This was such a good thriller. It kept me on the edge of my seat with all of the twists and turns. I really enjoyed all of the characters. Another home run for Lisa Scottoline!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!!!

I believe I've read everything Lisa Scottoline has written. Most involve law firms, and this one was no exception. As my father was an attorney, I've taken a particular interest in this genre. The Devlins are all exceptional achievers.... except for one. He's a struggler with a prison term behind him. Can he redeem himself both in his own eyes as well as his family's?

I love domestic thrillers and was really excited to get an ARC. of this book after reading Lisa Scottloine's book, Someone Knows.

The beginning of The Truth About the Devlins was intriguing and kept my attention. By the middle of the book, it dragged on and felt a bit chaotic. The end wrapped up nicely despite being predictable.

Overall this was a decent read. The constant gaslighting from TJ's family members became annoying after awhile and took away from the storyline. It felt too forced at times.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Scottoline hits a home run! The Truth About the Devlins is a page turner with twists that you won't see coming. Brava!

I really really enjoyed this book! It felt different than most of Lisa's books and was a different vibe than Bennie's firm, but It was an easy and very interesting read! At no point did I know what was coming next and Ioved that!

This was a fun read! I love Lisa Scottoline's books! I felt a connection to the story and the characters. This book kept me on my toes and I finished it very quickly! Great 4 star read.

Lisa Scottoline's novels are filled with family drama and suspense. Whether it's in the courtroom or chasing the trail of a mystery, readers are on the edge of their seats rapidly paging through the books to discover the truth.

Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for the early edition of #TheTruthabouttheDevlins in exchange for an honest review. The patriarchal Devlins clan hold their cards close to their chest. When the sons are drawn in the business drama, John and TJ's gloves are off and which one is hiding a disturbing secret?

Putting his reputation on the line, TJ thwarts expectations and risks imprisonment to investigate the case. As more clues are revealed, should he be fearful of the outcome?

Amazing, fast paced and engaging! The Devlin’s seem to have it all but that’s not the case. So what is the truth and what is the picture that the Devlin’s want everyone to see? Only time will tell and hopefully before someone else gets hurt!

Lisa Scottoline has written another masterpiece of family drama! I couldn't put this book down. I had to find out if TJ, the charming disappointment of a Devlin son, could redeem himself in the eyes of his family. He is the lone exception in a family of lawyers. His job is investigator for the family firm. He gets to put those skills to use on his own family members in this story. In his quest to save his brother, he learns so many family lies and secrets that he is afraid they might break them instead. Thanks to NetGalley for this awesome book! I highly recommend it!

First and foremost, what immediately drew me in was the main character, TJ. i absolutely loved his humor, which actually made me chuckle out loud quite a few times. This novel was a rollercoaster of emotions, constantly trying to figure out who did what and why. I don't think there was a dull page to be honest. After finishing the book, I read the authors note which really sealed the deal for me, making this 100% a five-star read. This note has prompted me to read up on Dr. Albert Kligman and his experiments, something I had no prior knowledge of. Very interesting case, and I'm always happy to read a fictional book that I can learn some real-life facts from. Overall, great storyline and informative on top of that.

The Truth about the Devlins" is a gripping exploration of how far people are willing to go to safeguard their family, even when the truth threatens to tear them apart. Scottoline's storytelling prowess shines through in this intense and thought-provoking thriller. Thank you NetGalley for this arc

Another great book by Lisa Scottoline. This was mainly from the view of the black sheep of the family, TJ. He was in prison; the rest of the family are attorneys at a family owned law firm. Great character development. This author never disappoints. Great twists starting in the last third of the book or so.

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE DEVLINS by Lisa Scottoline

This was a first for me, wanting to just shake a character for not appreciating himself, not that TJ doesn’t have problems, but he’s so loyal and cares so much about his family that he does deserve more credit. He seems destined to be the scapegoat of the clan, told to GO AWAY by everyone, and yet he has the heart to take on the care of a diabetic cat, Mango, who also acts as if she hates him. Then there are the legal problems, embezzlement, break-ins, murders, attempting to secure justice in a class action suit based on real-life events, all tempered by a bit of Zen wisdom and AA meeting solidarity.
I did NOT want to put this book down, and when I finally had to sleep, it woke me back up to finish . . . only the most captivating books can do that, creating characters I care about too much to leave them hanging. Satisfying ending, and meaningful insights in the Author’s Notes make this book a hard act to follow.
(March release, but she has many other excellent books you’d like while you wait).