Den of Liars offers a compelling premise and a plot that has clearly been carefully constructed. The framework of the story shows promise, and I can appreciate the author's ambition to deliver a complex and engaging narrative. However, as I made my way through the book, I found myself surprisingly disengaged, unable to forge any real connection with the characters or their journeys.

Their emotional arcs felt underdeveloped, which left the narrative feeling somewhat flat despite its intriguing concept. I can see the potential in what the author aimed to achieve, but I couldn't help but think of other titles—such as Caraval or Five Broken Blades—which approached similar themes with a more profound emotional resonance and impactful character development.