Book Review: Liar's Winter by Cindy K. Sproles

 



Liar's Winter by Cindy K. Sproles 
5 Stars 
Another favorite book of 2025

I met Cindy at a local bookstore in Tennessee a couple of years ago and purchased most of her books that day. It's been a long time coming for me to finally read one of her books and I am SO glad I did! She was so kind and I loved Liar's Winter so much!

As a Tennessee girl, specifically growing up in East Tennessee, I heard so much about the Appalachian Mountain stories and the history of its people. Cindy has a gift for capturing the grit and grace of mountain life. It is a story of secrets, identity and the heavy burden of shame in a mark our main character Lochiel has on her face. She has the "mark of the devil" as they call it, something to be afraid of. She was raised in isolation with everyone thinking she is cursed.

Her entire life she has been hated and felt less than over this mark. Tragedy strikes and she flees for her life. She is rescued by a peddler and shown the first glimpse of love she has ever known. She starts to learn all about her past and her family, but the danger continues to come after her every turn she makes.

This book was real, raw, gritty....but also filled with the hope of the Lord. While it deals with darker themes such as superstition, family abuse, deception, death, loss of a loved one, grief, etc., it is a grace filled book that has hope within the heartbreak.

It's also deeply atmospheric in the Appalachian setting (I LOVE these settings y'all) - Cindy brings you RIGHT in. 

This book made me cry but also had me filled with hope.

Another favorite book of 2025! Can't wait to read more by Cindy!

📚Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8106862970
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4p8x4VM


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