initial thoughts: another legal, family drama story from Lisa Scottoline - I hope she continues these type of stories!

quick read, short chapters, and hard to put down. the main character, TJ Devlin was easy to root for, and while I was wondering where one storyline was going, it tied together towards the end.

If your family knows all the mistakes of your past, will they use them against you, or protect you from them, at all costs? TJ Delvin has plenty of mistakes in his past, and is doing his best to leave them there. So, when his brother comes to him for help, he doesn’t question his brother’s intentions. Will that lead TJ into his greatest downfall? And will the rest of his family come to his aid? Truly liked this book, and is another great novel by Lisa Scottoline.

I was just going through my ARCs at Netgalley and noticed that The Truth About the Devlins was still on my list. I read it back in May but apparently never wrote my review, which is a real shame as this was an excellent book. It is definitely a book that should be in your beach bag this summer.

I'm not sure there is anyone who writes about dysfunctional families better than Lisa Scottoline. I had so many emotions while reading this book. It is so good that I didn't want to put it down.

I felt so bad for TJ. He was really trying to get his life back on track and his brother and father aren't all that supportive. Speaking of the brother and father - I couldn't stand them.

This isn't a courtroom drama but involves more behind-the-scenes investigations.

Have you watched So Help Me Todd? In some ways, this is a much darker and twister version. But the interviewing and investigation into the case TJ is helping his sister with and the investigation into the death of a client kept me turning the page. My heart broke for the class action suit and nothing is as it seems with the death.

If you are too hot to do anything but read this summer then this is definitely a book that will keep you glued to the page.

My review will be published at Girl Who Reads on Friday - https://www.girl-who-reads.com/2024/07/the-truth-about-devlins-by-lisa.html

This book is compelling, if not actually a thriller. The complex family dynamics kept me turning the pages. I love a story with secrets that threaten to uncover carefully made facades, and The Truth About the Devlins fits this perfectly. No one in this family is exactly as they seem. Author Lisa Scottoline is skilled at creating characters who are flawed, yet relatable. Once the reader begins this world of murder, greed, lies, and redemption, they won't be able to stop until the last page!

Lisa Scottoline is one of my favorite authors. Her latest book, The Truth About the Devlins, is full of family drama, secrets, murder, and betrayal. It was a page-turner. I highly recommend it!

Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for an advanced review copy in exchange for an honest review.

"The Truth About the Devlins" by Lisa Scottoline is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. The story follows the Devlin family, who appear to be the perfect suburban family, but as secrets start to unravel, it becomes clear that there is much more to their story than meets the eye.

Scottoline's writing is sharp and engaging, with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing. The characters are well-developed and relatable, adding depth to the story and making it easy to become invested in their fates.

The novel delves into themes of family, loyalty, and the lengths people will go to protect their loved ones. It also explores the idea of perception versus reality, and how things are not always as they seem.

Overall, "The Truth About the Devlins" is a fast-paced and thrilling read that will appeal to fans of domestic suspense and family dramas. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a compelling and thought-provoking mystery.

This book was your standard Law and Order story that seemed to focus on the downfalls of the MC. I was really hoping that since it was the Truth about the Devlins (plural), that it would had more secrets about the entire family and not just 2 of the 5 members. It was a decent storyline, but more so boring than anything. I found myself getting mad at characters for the crappy things they did to one another. Not a go-to book for me.

Thank you NetGalley, G.P. Putnam's Sons and author Lisa Scottoline for this gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.

First things first. Fuck John. he was a terrible character and I was rooting for his downfall from the beginning
I do have to say, Lisa Scott line does know how to write a book and although the book was over 400 pages, it didn’t feel that long to me
I thoroughly enjoyed the plot and the book

DNF @ 10%. I do have to say that I'm a long-time reader of Scottoline, but 10% in and I'm already done with the "I'm an addict, I'm a fuck-up, the family joke," etc. If I'm already over it 10% in, I cannot IMAGINE how annoying the other 90% will be. Unfortunately this is a big miss for me.

Lisa Scottoline does not disappoint. This family drama gets off to a slow start but picks up speed quickly. The main character is the narrator and he shares his story of alcoholism and his struggle in recovery and how this effects him in his role in the Devlin family. The Devlins are well known as trustworthy and solid lawyers and have become very affluent through their law firm. However, TJ and his brother threaten this dynasty with some secrets. TJ attempts to help his brother John, the golden boy of the family, through a rough time, but his help and his uncovering of the secrets John was keeping destroys the firm, but not the family. There is romance, mystery, and some twists and turns that create a book you can't put down.

This was a great crime fiction book! It moved slowly, but if you love character driven mysteries, you’ll love this one, too!

I really enjoy Lisa Scottoline’s domestic dramas. I recently read “What Happened to the Bennett’s,” and loved it. I was excited to get this read started. TJ, the baby of the family, wants to help his brother get out of a pickle. TJ must battle his ethics and his family in this novel. A family drama if there ever was one!

I wasn’t expecting the way everything unfolded, that was a twist. I did prefer her other novel referenced above. This one was a slow burn and took a while for me to read, I held on and I am glad I did!

Scottoline is an auto-buy, must-read, would-recommend-to-everyone kind of author. Her latest is no exception!

Thank you to GP Putnam’s Sons and PRH Audio for the copies to review!

I am quickly becoming a huge Lisa Scottoline fan after loving her prior book (What Happened to the Bennett’s) and now this one, The Truth About the Devlins. It is about a prominent family that has a typical black sheep, TJ, and after coming out of prison and rehab his brother confesses to him that he just murdered a client, and needs TJ’s help. TJ begins an investigation trying to prove his worth and things just go downhill from here. No spoilers, but I was hooked and could not stop until I knew how this was going to end, and it was wild. The audio was perfect, it was a one sitting read for me and the narrator did a fantastic job with this story.

Lisa Scottoline can do no wrong when it comes to writing fast-paced suspense novels with all the right twists and turns. The Truth about the Devlins follows a family of lawyers through a bit of a scandal with one of the adult sons. TJ is usually the son with all the disappointment, a black sheep of the family. But now his brother John has found himself in quiet a predicament, one that will soon affect his entire family and their successful law practice. TJ decides to investigate and figure out what really happened, in an attempt to save his brother John's reputation and lifestyle. Soon, however, TJ realizes that someone does not want him poking around and it becomes dangerous very quickly. A great story line with twists all the way to the end. Loved it!

This was another thrilling novel from Lisa Scottoline. I’ve read several books by her and she never disappoints.

This book is about the Devlin family and all of the secrets they are hiding.

I would have to say my favorite character was TJ. I felt so bad for him because he was trying to better himself but he kept being dragged down by his brother and father.

I loved the mystery in this book. There were twists and turns it felt like in every chapter and I couldn’t get enough. I found myself flying through this book because I had to find out what was going to happen next.

I definitely recommend this book and any of her other books.

This book was so good. I read it quickly. There were so many twists and turns that I never expected. I always thought I knew but was so wrong. Highly recommend!

I've always loved Lusa Scottoline's books and this one did not disappoint! It took me a bit to get into it but I really enjoyed the characters and I love how she develops them.

I really enjoyed this book. It mentions all the local Philly things you expect from Lisa Scottoline. I just love the twists a turns in her books and this one was no exception. It dealt with complicated family dynamics and addiction. It was exciting and fast paced and I couldn't put it down once I started. I just need to know the next thing that happens, but the next thing usually leaves you with even more questions. Highly recommend.

Thank you to PRH Audio for my review copy. All opinions are my own.

A strong story about family, lies, bonds and how we have to deal with the hard truths that might hurt. We're tossed into a family - the Devlins. A very successfull family, that owns a family law firm. Each of the family members have their own side and job in the family. Except for the black sheep - TJ. One night, his older brother calls him asking for help. He thinks he killed someone. Now TJ, who has already dealt with a stint in jail for being drunk, and leaving a kid in a car, knows his brother would not survive prison. So he sets out to help him out. Except, nothing is as it seems. And the body, that his brother said should be in one place, isn't there.

There was a lot of talk about family, expectations, and privilege that money provides for those in trouble. It was a twisty story, and I just loved the family dynamics, even if they were stereotypical - you messed up once, you're always going to mess up. But in the end, it had a good character arc, and I appreciated how it ended. It wasn't anything scandalous or jaw dropping, but the book is a good family story that others will enjoy. A slow burn, but with TJ having a good sense of humor, and being able to be positive helped this book a lot.