“A gripping, gutting read. Barbiere proves she can take a true story and shape it into something that reads like fiction without losing an ounce of its weight.”

“I kept waiting for a twist that would make it all make sense, but that’s the horror of it. Some truths don’t make sense. They just happen. This book captures that perfectly.”

“This isn’t an easy read, but it’s an important one. Barbiere handles the darkest parts of the story with a level of care that never feels exploitative.”

“I picked this up on a whim and finished it in one sitting. The way the story builds, you can feel the wheels coming off long before the truth surfaces. Devastating and brilliant.”

“What Lies in the Truth is the kind of book that makes you question every ‘inspiring’ story you’ve ever watched on TV. I couldn’t shake it for days.”

“Barbiere writes with a restraint that makes the story hit even harder. She doesn’t sensationalize any of it. She just lays the truth out, and lets it speak for itself.”