The Safest Lies

By: Megan Miranda

Narrated by: Amanda Dolan

Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Kelsey has lived most of her life in a shadow of suspicion, raised to see danger everywhere. Her mother hasn't set foot outside their front door in 17 years, since she escaped from her kidnappers with nothing but her attacker's baby growing inside her - Kelsey. Kelsey knows she's supposed to keep a low profile and stay off the grid for their protection, but that plan is shattered when her dramatic car accident and rescue by volunteer firefighter and classmate Ryan Baker sparks media coverage. A few days later, she arrives home to find her mother missing. Now, to have a chance at a future, Kelsey will have to face her darkest fears. Because someone is coming for her. And the truth about the past may end up being the most dangerous thing of all.

©2016 Megan Miranda (P)2017 Tantor

Critic reviews

"A fast-paced, suspenseful treat." ( Publishers Weekly)

The Safest Lies

Entertainment. I listened to it in 3 days in my spare time. Seems to me like a teenage targeted book, maybe because it had a lot of teen characters but I ate it up anyway. suspenseful.

Reeled me in straight from the get

I loved the story. Although I had it figured out early on, it was still an interesting listen.

I listened nonstop!

This book kept me on my toes it’s a must read! I played it while working and couldn’t stop listening.

Wow! Interesting and twisty

I enjoyed this book. Sometimes I have a hard time starting a new audio book, but this one grabbed my interest from chapter 1 and kept me engaged throughout. I was continually guessing and wondering lots of things, but it is all explained by the end. Kelsey was very like-able and engaging, yet realistic. I thought it got somewhat far fetched at the end, but I could forgive it since the story was unfolding, but I am more of a realist. A good read (listen).

would make a good movie

Interesting characters ,devloped enough but not too much. Good plot and enjoyed the narration .

Didn’t want it to end!

I totally enjoyed this book. The narrator did an excellent job and made a good story even better. I was always disappointed when I had to walk away from the book for awhile and was anxious to return to the story. I liked the characters and even didn’t mind some parts that were a little far-fetched. This should be a movie if it isn’t already!

More of a young adult novel

Story was well written and performed but centered around teenagers and typical teenage views of the world. Would recommend for a young adult audience.

Captivating

You just don't want to stop, not even for a moment, listening to this exciting, captivating book!

I wanted to like this book

I just couldn't get through it. I felt no connection with the characters so I didn't care about them enough to keep listening.

Excellent Book!

What did you love best about The Safest Lies?

I loved the twist and turns and the narrator was terrific!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, absolutely. The story was exciting and intriguing. I couldn’t stop listening.

What does Amanda Dolan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Amanda did a great job narrating and introducing all the changing emotions: fear, love, desperation, sadness, determination.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A lifetime of living lies creates a very fragile foundation that rapidly starts to crack.

Any additional comments?

I will definitely be listening to this book again.