The Lying Game — Ruth Ware

Atmospheric: The author masterfully describes the gloomy landscapes of the British coast, the derelict mill, and the oppressive sense of the approaching tide.

Psychological depth: The book focuses less on action and more on the characters’ inner struggles, their fears, and their paranoia.

Slow Unfolding: The plot unfolds gradually, layer by layer, peeling away the masks from each of the friends.

Brief Summary: This is a story about how no lie goes unpunished, and how the price of a “shared secret” only grows over the years.