By L. D. Smithson
Review
A group of friends all have secrets they've kept locked away and hidden. But someone knows what they are and is playing a twisted game of blackmail. . . someone close to them. . . someone who is watching and waiting.
In January 2025 I read a booked entitled The Escape Room by L. D. Smithson. I was blown away by how on-trend and thrilling it was. It became my favourite book of the year. Fast forward to January 2026 and I've just finished the author's new book, The Shame Game. Although it had a completely different vibe, it was an excellent read.
The group of friends, some privileged and some not so much, weren't particularly likeable but they grew on me. Instead of being a straightforward case of blackmail, the author took it to another level with a brilliant twist — ruin your best friend's life to keep your own secret hidden. It was devilishly devious! The friends' lives are plunged deeper into turmoil as they wrestle with their consciences.
The plot was good but not on quite the same level as The Escape Room, which, in my opinion, would be almost impossible to beat. Nevertheless it's definitely worthy of being on anyone's 'To Read' list. I really enjoyed it and I'm excited to see what the author produces next.
In January 2025 I read a booked entitled The Escape Room by L. D. Smithson. I was blown away by how on-trend and thrilling it was. It became my favourite book of the year. Fast forward to January 2026 and I've just finished the author's new book, The Shame Game. Although it had a completely different vibe, it was an excellent read.
The group of friends, some privileged and some not so much, weren't particularly likeable but they grew on me. Instead of being a straightforward case of blackmail, the author took it to another level with a brilliant twist — ruin your best friend's life to keep your own secret hidden. It was devilishly devious! The friends' lives are plunged deeper into turmoil as they wrestle with their consciences.
The plot was good but not on quite the same level as The Escape Room, which, in my opinion, would be almost impossible to beat. Nevertheless it's definitely worthy of being on anyone's 'To Read' list. I really enjoyed it and I'm excited to see what the author produces next.
★★★★☆
- Print Length: 448 pages
- Publisher: Penguin
- Publication Year: 2025
- Author L. D. Smithson
- Genre: Psychological Thriller
Synopsis
I know what you did. What you’ve kept hidden all these years. Now I’m going to make it public. Unless you do exactly what I say.
There’s only one way to keep your secret hidden: you need to ruin your best friend’s life. Take it apart, piece by piece, until they have nothing left. Betray their trust. Put them to shame.
Let the game begin…
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