Some secrets are best kept hidden…
Anastasia Phoenix has always been the odd girl out, whether moving from city to international city with her scientist parents or being the black belt who speaks four languages.
And most definitely as the orphan whose sister is missing, presumed dead.
She’s the only one who believes Keira is still alive, and when new evidence surfaces, Anastasia sets out to follow the trail—and lands in the middle of a massive conspiracy. Now she isn’t sure who she can trust. At her side is Marcus, the bad boy with a sexy accent who’s as secretive as she is. He may have followed her to Rome to help, but something about him seems too good to be true.
Nothing is as it appears, and when everything she’s ever known is revealed to be a lie, Anastasia has to believe in one impossibility.
She will find her sister.
The Anastasia Phoenix series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Proof of Lies
Book #2 Lies That Bind
Book #3 End of the Lie
“Gripping and full of heart.” —Alyson Nöel, #1 NY Times bestselling author of The Immortals Series
"Fast-paced, romantic, and endlessly intriguing." —Alisa Valdes, bestselling author of The Dirty Girls Social Club
5 stars: “The storyline was very interesting, and the mystery of who there parents really are and why Keira was a target was very intriguing. I also love that while some things were solved, there are more books to come. So I will get to follow along as the stuff that wasn't answered in this book, comes to light.” –Lori Murray, Lori’s Literary Reviews
5 stars: “WOW!! This book took me by surprise. James Bond, Jason Bourne and Spy Kids all rolled into one action-packed, suspenseful, mystery book. WOW!! Where to start this?? Action - LOTS!! Suspense - edge of my seat when things really started rolling!! Mystery - I was going WTF a lot and trying to figure out how everything and everyone tied together, if they even did. I was just along for the ride with Anastasia.” –Courtney, Read Love Blog
5 stars: “The start of this book is great. It lures the reader in, it grips them by the throat and does not let them go until it’s over. I read it in one sitting, because it was so burning, intense and compelling that I couldn’t stop! I needed to know!” –Sophie, Where Are The Books?
5 stars: “Proof of Lies is one of those books that resonates with the reader if they have a sibling, even if they are the older sibling who has been made responsible for a younger sibling even for five minutes.” –Lady Techie, Lady Techie’s Book Musings
5 stars: “It's not the traditional sweet college drama but instead, holds a depth and complexity that I didn't expect. The writing was strong and the characters were fascinating. With every page turn came another twist and soon you begin to wonder just who can be trusted with the information and evidence uncovered.” –JG, Jezabell Girl & Friends
5 stars: “One of my favorite sub-genres of YA is spy thrillers. And I especially love when they are done well. International espionage and chases spanning countries are an absolute delight for me, as well as beautifully detailed European settings. I love when the author’s descriptions of far away places feels authentic, and Proof of Lies had this in spades and so much more.” –Emily, Bibliobibuli YA
5 stars: “I loved this book from the beginning. It's a fast-paced story full of teenage drama, romance, and adventure. If you've ever had a sister, the relationship Anastasia has with hers is very real and it's clear why she would risk everything just to find her. Even the minor characters are written in a way that just pulls you deeper into the plot.” –Riley Londres, Goodreads Reviewer
5 stars: “This book takes you all over Italy and the imagery the author paints is so vivid! I truly felt like I was with Anastasia and Marcus trying to figure out the clues to find out where to next! With some unexpected friends along the way, Anastasia has to decide, who exactly can you trust? This story gripped me and did not let go! One aspect of the book I really enjoyed was the last few pages that including the backstory of real life people and events. I would like to get more of Marcus’s story. I guess I’ll have to stay tuned! It was amazing and I can’t wait to read the next one. Let the journey continue!” –Shakera, More Books Please Blog
5 stars: “Wallach has done it again! Another excellent start to a new trilogy. This time she has created a nail-biting YA thriller that draws you in from the start. I was up all night with Anastasia turning page after page to see what new twist and turn Wallach was going to throw at me. I laughed out loud, gasped, and cried as I was taken on an adventure through Italy to learn the secrets of Anastasia’s family. Book 2 can’t come soon enough!” –Melanie, Goodreads Reviewer
5 stars: “I really liked this story. It reminded me of the shows Castle and Freeform's Guilt. If you like mystery or thriller books, movies, or tv shows you will definitely like reading this book. The story is set up well and the writing makes you never want to put the book down.” –Sarah, Always and Forever Fangirling
Anastasia Phoenix has always felt on the outs wherever she's been since her scientists parents have moved the family all around the world over the years. When they say there is going to be yet another move Anastasia is of course upset and refuses to speak to them as they leave on yet another trip bu ...more
I have to say I’m so impressed by this story – what an enthralling teen suspense and mystery where there are so many lies being told that you’re not quite sure what the truth might be – and even if you really want to know it! Instead of a James Bond type adventure, this one has Anastasia Phoenix as ...more
Thanks to NetGalley and Entangled Teen for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Wow this was amazing..... I litteraly couldn't leave it of my hands....
Thrilling with fast and cinematic scenes, a book of action that it had it all.... Drama, romance, agony, guns, shootings, CIA, FBI, co ...more
Wow, what a (kicking a** and taking no names)fantastic debut!!!! Unfortunately,I was battling power outages the last few weeks and had a loved one in the hospital but not to worry this series made it so much better! This story completely captivated me and brought me to an adventurous place were I fe ...more
While this books did take me a bit to feel fully invested, about 80 pages, I ultimately loved it! It has the same face pacing as The DaVinci Code and we were spirited all over Europe on this epic adventure. This was a fun who done it that was pretty good at keeping me guessing. Will totally be conti ...more
Wow I really loved this book a lot as soon as I started it, I was drawn in to the story. I really loved Anastasia a lot. I was like you go girl, a lot throughout the book. I really love the character of Marcus, the love interest in the book, I thought he was pretty awesome, especially to Anastasia. ...more
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Anastasia speaks 4 languages and has a black belt, having spent her childhood moving from foreign location to foreign location with her scientist parents. When they turn up dead her older sister, Keira can't accept the way they grew up nor the car ...more
WOW!! This book took me by surprise. James Bond, Jason Bourne and Spy Kids all rolled into one action-packed, suspenseful, mystery book. WOW!!
Where to start this?? Action - LOTS!! Suspense - edge of my seat when things really started rolling!! Mystery - I was going WTF a lot and trying to figure out ...more
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This book is a unique read with a crime and mystery as its background story. The last time ...more
Proof of Lies by Diana Rodriguez Wallace is a completely awesome, exciting book. I received a free copy from Entangled Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Proof of Lies fits right in with one of my favorite topics to read about, in fiction and non-fiction, espionage and spies! ...more
My rating: 3.5 Stars
Proof of Lies by Diana Rodriguez Wallach is filled with tension and suspense as a whirlwind-of-a-mystery unfolds.
I love books that feature a conspiracy in them and that is exactly what this book gives you. Plenty of action, twists, and a mystery set in Rome for a thrilling settin ...more
Proof of Lies is what’s missing in YA and exactly what I’ve been searching for. An adrenaline rush of mystery and danger, an intriguing and twisty plot, and characters that keep you invested, Proof of Lies is at the top of my 2017 reads.
The mystery is epic. It sucks you in and keeps you invested. I ...more
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
Thanks to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review Proof of Lies by Diana Rodriguez Wallach. Anastasia lives with her sister Keira in their family home after their parents died in an accident a few years e ...more
NetGalley copy in exchange for an honest review.
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The start of this book is great. It lures the reader in, it grips them by the throat and does not let them go until it’s over. I read it in one sitting, because it was so burning, intense and compelling that I couldn’t stop! I needed to know ...more
The last thing Anastasia said to her parents was that she hated them. That same night they died in a car accident. Now three years later, she and her older sister/guardian Kiera have been attempting to move on, Anastasia with not letting people get close to her, Kiera with random hookups and alcohol ...more
For the time I've been wanting to read this book, that's it, no regrets.
Being a big fan of the literary publishing house Entangled Teen, I discovered this book on their website.
We find Anastasia there, who is the only one who thinks that her sister is still alive, she will go to great lengths to fin ...more
This reminded me so much of the embassy row books (which is a very good thing since I like Ally Carter very much), very thrilling and mysterious, looking forward to see what Wallach has planned next for Anastasia. 4 stars ✨
-Reagan ...more
Thank you to Netgalley and Entangled Teen for a copy of this eARC in exchange for a fair review.
Anastasia has had a rough few years, after having a fight with her parents they were killed in a car crash, and now unhappy with the way her sister acts and the men she chooses. Anastasia walks out of the ...more
Okay, this book was awesome for a number of reasons.
1. It’s a girl spy book. HELL TO THE YES AMIRIGHT. There are far too many spy books out there, and not enough girl spy books and the fact that this was the case with Proof of Lies made me very happy.
2. Travel: I don’t know about you but I don’t hav ...more
Proof of Lies was an engaging, suspenseful read. The fact that it was a YA Suspense made it all the more fun for me!
I loved all the mystery about Anastasia's parents, but I hated the fact that it wasn't revealed in this book. I really hope it is in the sequel!
As for the characters, Anastasia was a r ...more
When is the movie coming out?? Proof of Lies was not only a great YA thriller it could definitely hold up to any adult fiction audience as well! I could not put it down! The writing is great and the story is interesting, especially in the world we currently live in now! I’m looking forward to seeing ...more
I received the E- arc copy from Netgalley for my honest opinion.
Proof of Lies
Major Spoilers!!
I really liked this story. It reminded me of the shows Castle and Freeform's Guilt. If you like mystery or thriller books, movies, or tv shows you will definitely like reading this book. The story is set up ...more
To say I loved this novel would be to sell it short. I would give this 10 stars if I could. I fell into the story from the very beginning, and I stayed lost in it the entire time I was reading. At something like 400 pages, it was nice and meaty, and the plot took its time playing out, which is somet ...more
This book was a fast-paced, action-packed, adrenalin ride that dragged me right into the dark heart of political espionage.
I was on the edge of my seat from the very beginning, and stayed, glued with suspense, each step of the way as Anastasia journeyed to find her sister, and ultimately uncover the ...more
Review: 4 out of 5 stars
Proof of Lies by Diana Rodriguez Wallach is the first book in the Anastasia Phoenix series and was a one day read for me, I couldn’t put it down! I always enjoy a good mystery / thriller and Proof of Lies was written very well.
Anastasia is the daughter of scientist parents w ...more