I really enjoyed this book, though it’s more (in my opinion) about the relationship between the characters than the actual mystery. I didn’t mind that, though, because I was super invested in these characters. The story centers on Owen and Luna, who become best friends in college and are still that way many years later. The book alternates between timelines, though both timelines have in common that there is a death of someone they know, with which they may or may not be connected.

Both Luna and Owen have some issues, and have relied on each other in a fairly dysfunctional way. They both felt so believable as characters that I was fully invested in the dynamics between them (and the others in their orbit).

Both deaths have surprise resolutions, and both were rather haunting to me. I found the ending of the book to be satisfying, though I was sad to leave Owen and Luna behind when it was over.

This isn’t your typical mystery but to me it was so much more, and I’d strongly recommend it. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I had some issues with the author's last book, "The Swallows" and some with this book as well. Although I appreciate Lutz's unique characters and story premises, I've been less in love with the execution for both books.

My biggest issue is that The Accomplice seems pitched as a murder mystery, (and IS one, to some extent). However, it's (in my opinion) more an examination at the dysfunctional (?), co-dependent relationship between two people who keep a lot of secrets from each other and the people around them. The murder seems ancillary to the secrets/lies/relationships plot, when usually it is more central in these kind of books. So, I had to mange my expectations a bit while reading (and consequently found the ending to be a bit of a let down.)

Also, this is a small but consistent quibble, but in part of the story the author interchanges first and last names throughout pages of dialogue, which made the story hard to follow. For example two cops, Noah Goldman and Margot Burns are talking and it reads like, "blah, blah, blah," said Noah. "something in response" said Burns. Then "blah, blah, blah" said Margot and "something in response" said Goldman.

Luckily the strength of this book (and this author) is character development, and that's really the anchor holding this particular story together, more so than the murder. Luna and Owen are both very flawed (Luna perhaps more understandably so than Owen) and have found the yin to the other's yang. While there's nothing romantic to their relationship, theirs is kind of a love story for the ages.

I enjoyed the way that the book played around with the question, "How far would you go to protect the one you love?" and centered that idea on friends, not spouses. I also enjoyed that she choose friends with maybe ambiguous morals. Both artistic choices made for a unique spin on the murder mystery premise.

So overall, there is much to enjoy in this book. Wasn't a total hit for me, but I'm sure it will be for others. Thanks to the author and NetGalley for granting me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was good but weird, like all Lutz's work. She has a fabulous knack for writing quirky-strange offbeat characters that are endearing and irritating in equal measure, yet never fail to fully engage me or hook themselves into my imagination. Things got a little strange, even for one of her novels, near the end and I had to shake my head a number of times, but on the whole I do think it all worked.

Her writing style is very easy to fall into and her characterizations are top-rate. I found the concept behind this one original and intriguing, and the way things unfolded left me wondering for a while if this was going to be black comedy, madcap adventure, or a more straightforward thriller. In the end it has elements of all three, and I think that is why I liked it so much.

It was a wild and fun ride with some surprising heartfelt moments, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Chalk up another win for Lisa Lutz!

Enjoyed this book, though the dual timelines took some getting used to. That said, I was impressed with Lutz's threading of information throughout the book. That said, after quite a twisty ride, the end was a bit of a let-down.

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

I loved this one. Very fast paced, had me turning pages as I tore through it – I had to see how it would end. The characters were well rounded and the narrative felt believable. Gave me chills. Solid five

Lisa Lutz does it again. I have loved and devoured everything from, The Spellman Files to The Swallows. She knows how to write a story! The Accomplice was thrilling from start to finish.

I’m sorry that this book didn’t work for me. It had a great premise, but failed to deliver. In hindsight, even the title feels misleading. I kept reading because I obviously wanted to know who'd done what, but… meh.

Luna and Owen are best friends with lots of secrets that bind them together. Most of the book alternates between past and present and Luna and Owen's viewpoints. I unfortunately am not in the consensus of having enjoyed this book, I could not relate to the main characters or the backup characters.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and give feedback on this ARC.

A tensely paced novel that explains the long Friendship between Owen and Luna. Luna has a mysterious past that she does not want to share. Owen, her best friend since they began college, is okay with Luna and her secrets. Their long friendship spans marriages, divorces, and more than twenty years. The troubling part is that death seems to follow Luna and Owen, along with secrets.

Luna and Owen have been best friends since college, and now, years later and both married, live near each other. When Owen’s wife is found murdered, all signs point to Owen, causing Luna, who has a few secrets of her own, to re-examine just how well they know each other. That’s the basic premise of The Accomplice, and that doesn’t even touch the surface of this outstanding twisty thriller. Told in a then/now format, we learn more of what happened in college and how it intersects with current events, while the author ramps up the suspense with each chapter. Absolutely loved the characters, especially Luna, and you’ll breeze through this one with plenty of twists that’ll keep you riveted, Big fan of author Lisa Lutz, and you’ll see why after you read her latest effort. Absolutely spellbinding, 5 bright stars! I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Everyone has the same questions about best friends Owen and Luna: What binds them together so tightly? Why weren’t they ever a couple? And why do people around them keep turning up dead? And the answers to these questions ended up being a bit of a disappointment for me. I really like this author but this was a hard read. There was not one likable person in the entire book and parts of the story just felt forced. The ending was a let down. It did hold my interest enough to finish it though. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced readers copy for review.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. I am so glad to have read this book and be given a chance to review it. The author writes with a distinctive flair and it is back in force. If you read her previous books you will be able to sink your teeth into this one. The Accomplice, the name says it all. This book starts out with a college student who has something to hide and a group of protective friends. No one knows who is in on the secret, causing uncertainty and suspicion through the next 14 or so years.. Guilt, suicide, and murder are all a part of this convoluted story. Written in two time lines, the book is still easy to follow. This is a five star read all the way through but I took one away because I was disappointed at the end.

A very mediocre novel by a pretty good author. This one seemed rushed. Needed more depth. I found the characters conveniently associated to each other in an artificial way.

I really enjoyed The Swallows so I was looking forward to this one. This was a little more unique than a lot of the mysteries I have been reading lately and I appreciated that! Didn't love all the characters but that's okay!

I enjoyed this book more than the author's prior one, The Swallows. Owen and Luna have been best friends since early college days. It's now fifteen years later and they live right around the block from each other. Both have unusual marriages When Owen's wife dies unexpectedly you immediately ask, which one did it? The author artfully flips the storyline from past to present and back again, all the details from all the characters fit together nicely right through the ending. I really enjoyed The Accomplice!

Lisa Lutz has the ability to draw us into her work even with characters we don't like. Her latest domestic drama kept me guessing till the end.

The Accomplice, was unforgettable. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel from start to finish. Lisa Lutz, knocked this one out of the park and I can not wait to see what she comes out with next.

My heart was racing early on, I absolutely loved how descriptive Lisa Lutz was, the character development was on point. I never saw the ending coming and quite frankly I had no idea what to even think or anticipate. These are incredible qualities for a novel from a readers point of view.

The best part of a concluding novel is when cant anticipate what is next. This novel has all the key elements for success ! If you have not already added The Accomplice to your pre-order, you need to do so now.

Thanks to NetGalley and Lisa Lutz for an advanced copy.

The was a character based mystery/ domestic drama. I really enjoyed the books be flew right through it.

Kept reading - and kept me guessing - until the very end! Interesting dynamic between the characters, and unique situations between everyone. A bit too many 'soap opera' elements for a perfect novel, but I would definitely pick up another book by Ms. Lutz.

Ever since the Spellman Files, Lisa Lutz has been one of my favorite authors. I loved The Swallows last year and could not wait to read The Accomplice.

Another winner. The book is the twisty tale of best friends Luna and Owen who have been best friends (and nothing more) since college. When Owen's wife is murdered however, some of the past and loyalty is called into question.

A fantastic thriller with great characters and Lutz's ear for realistic dialogue. Recommend highly.