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RE: Mind Games and Messy Truths — Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

That thing about being trapped in your own body is a total nightmare, like those horrible dreams where you want to run and you can't! The three timelines thing sounds interesting, although sometimes they make me a little dizzy if they're not well marked. But if you say they're well distinguished here, I'd give it a shot. And the touch about her suspecting her husband...what tension! What strikes me most is that the narrator is unreliable - I love those mind games in psychological thrillers! That thing about not knowing what's real and constantly doubting everything hooks me a lot. If you say this book does it well, I'm already writing it down. Good review!

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Ah yes, being trapped in your own body is such a terrifying thought. I totally get what you mean about multiple timelines; they can get confusing fast if not done right, but this one keeps them distinct enough to follow without getting lost. The unreliable narration make it such a gripping read. That constant doubt and second-guessing pulls you right in. So glad you enjoyed the review — hope you like the book if you give it a shot!