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First Lie Wins

by Ashley Elston
336 pages 2024 Thriller, Psychological Thriller 🌶️🌶️ Mild Standalone
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The Vibe

Evie Porter is the perfect girlfriend — but Evie Porter doesn't exist. She's a professional identity thief on her most dangerous job yet, living as someone else in a small Southern town. When her handler sends a new asset to replace her, Evie must outplay everyone to survive. The Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick that blew up 2024.

Mood Meter

Romance
4/10
Fantasy / Magic
0/10
Pacing
9/10
Darkness
6/10
Humor
3/10
Mystery
9/10
Angst
5/10

Mood Tags

TwistySmartCon-ArtistAddictive

Trope Tags

Con ArtistIdentity TheftUnreliable HeroineSouthern Setting

Spice Check

🌶️🌶️ Mild

Some romantic content woven into the con.

Content Heads-Up

Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Ending: Multiple twists
Pacing: Fast

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Twisty Smart Con-Artist Addictive

Tropes: Con Artist Identity Theft Unreliable Heroine Southern Setting

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evie likable?

Compelling — you root for a con artist and don't feel bad about it.

How many twists?

Multiple — each one reframes what you thought you knew.

Is it a standalone?

Yes, complete standalone.

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