A captivating story about love, family secrets, and self-discovery. I finally followed the life I always dreamed of. All of the pieces fell into an easy path, but the illusion of perfection hid the pain I was still carrying. Until I met him.They say when you cross paths with a twin flame, everything changes. Matthias proved that to be true as he stripped me down, removing the illusion and baring … true as he stripped me down, removing the illusion and baring every single truth I refused to look at.
He was the love that could deconstruct my patterns. If only I could accept that the one lie I’ve believed my entire life is the only truth.
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All My Truths & One Lie is supremely beautiful with deeply emotional themes. Navia and Matthias’s story is a moving and unforgettable romance . . . but there is so much more to appreciate within the pages of this book.
All My Truths & One Lie is nothing short of powerful and it’s demonstrated exquisitely with the strong message and steadfast characters.
Per usual, Fabiola Francisco is fearless in her writing, tearing you apart with each bit of Navia’s story-my heart almost couldn’t handle those raw and powerful words. But this is what the author does best- she grabs your heart and doesn’t let go until the very end.
And in the end . . . When you love yourself completely and wholly you can truly love another.
I am so blown away by this book. My mind and heart is so full of love after reading it. The couple had a connection like no other, I found myself routing for them. I’ve never read a story like this before. It was so beautiful, uplifting, and inspirational. I wish I could have given it more than five stars. This is a must read, get it January 23rd.
This book was so different, the characters felt REAL, the struggles were easy to relate to, even though sometimes hard to read. This is one of the hardest reviews to write because I can’t quite say how this book made me feel, but it definitely made me FEEL….
Wow! Absolutely emotional, heart aching, romantic, life changing, and well worth the read! I took my time reading All My Truths and One Lie because I had to process the words. They have such a deep meaning and O needed to visualize the entire book and Navia and Matthias relationship .
How the past affects the present
All my Truths & One Lie could be a story about so many of us at the heart of it. This is the story of Navia. She is a young woman who did not have an easy childhood and carries that pain and emotional baggage into her current life. While she does help others she is not as easy on herself as she could be. But when she meets Matthias he helps her work some things out, but he cannot do everything for her. He does support her along her journey into the past and how it effects her present and her relationships, including with Matthias.
While I found this to be another emotional story by the author I could not get as connected to it. Maybe it was the fact that I found it slow going and a bit lengthy. But that is my opinion and I know that others will really connect with this story and love it.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Written from Navia’s perspective, this book has very little dialogue, and limited action. Most of it is about her feelings and her past. She’s dealing with things that happened in her extended family, but having trouble moving beyond her them, letting go of things that were done by others. Mattias has had his own demons to battle, and appears to have worked through them. He’s incredibly patient with her, knowing that they’re soulmates. I had some trouble getting into this book, but a few chapters in, it took off for me. The book is just incredible, an emotional journey toward forgiveness and healing.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the first book that I’ve read by the author and what an emotional read!
This book took some time on my part to read. Not because I wasn’t enjoying the story of Navia and Matthias, but because I felt the need to stop and take the time to absorb what was happening and do some reflecting on my own life.
This book has all the feels and then some. This is a love story that will make you stop to reflect on things/people in your life, to look deep within yourself, to accepting yourself and to making new discoveries! You will laugh and cry and maybe even feel a little heartbroken.
Not your typical love story, but I am glad I decided to give this one a go!
4 stars!
Review by Nancy
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Up All Night w/ Books Blog
An emotional roller coaster, All My Truths & One Lie is a great story that left me with a lot to sit with. Fabiola Francisco is an amazing storyteller, she gave us a captivating story about finding your twin flame and discovering self-love.
Navia and Matthias are two broken people that find love in each other. Their love story is different than what I’m used to. We see a lot of growth in Navia. There is also a lot of each person finding themselves as they try to be in a relationship together.
I do wish Francisco would have given us some more Matthias. The book largely follows Navia and her journey to self-discovery while trying to escaping from the demons in her past and opening up to the possibility of finding true love. We don’t get a lot of character development for Matthias and what he is running from. Aside from wanting more Matthias, I loved the connection the two characters shared. It was deep, raw and real.
This book was a little slow for my taste but the emotions were all there. I felt for Navia and Matthias as I got deeper into the story. Francisco really has a way with words. As the author states in her description of the book, a lot of this story was personal. I feel like she did herself and these characters justice. I will definitely be looking out for any future books from the author!
Fabiola Francisco is a new author to me and I haven’t read any of her previous books, so I didn’t really know what to except when I picked up All My Truths & One Lie. I did struggle initially to get into the story and almost gave up, but kept with it and soon found myself becoming more and more involved as the story progressed. I was able to relate with some of what Navia said/feared, and this is a story that has you thinking about your own life and those risks you didn’t take. I would’ve liked more of Matthias’s story, and I would’ve also liked more conversation between him and Navia because I don’t feel like I really got to know him.
All My Truths & One Lie is a book that needs to be savoured and your time taken to read. It wasn’t the typical love story I expected, but this story took me on an emotional journey and I’m definitely left wondering where I want to go next with my life after hiding myself away because of my fear to love and be loved again. If you’re looking for something that goes deeper than your typical light hearted romance, then this is the book for you.
*I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book
All my Truths & On Lie is my first book from this author, and that’s a fantastic start.
2019 started with the unique way possible, with incredible books that grip to your heart.
I felt so connected reading this book, maybe because I’m on a very delicate process to self-discovery after 15 months of pain and suffering, but this book felt very special to me like the author has some special power writing those words.
In this book Navia found her safe place in Mathias, together they fight their demons and find love and peace.
It is so easy to self-sabotage, to use many faces but not be true face you in life.
This book will be forever in my heart!
Thanks, Fabiola for helping me even you didn’t know you’re doing it.
Fabiola Fransisco has weaved a beautiful tale of survival, acceptance and destiny.
Navia believes that life is a reoccurring cycle and everything we achieve and acquire is already predestined. So when she meets Matthias she isn’t at all surprised about their instant connection and the easiness of their companionship.
She and Matthias share similar backstories. He has accepted his truths and has found a way to move forward. The problem is that Navia is struggling to move past her truths and isn’t ready to give up her lie.
All My Truths & One Lie is a fascinating glimpse into the philosophies of how the universe works and how we are able to overcome, despite what how we think we are destined to behave. I did have a few questions I wasn’t sure were actually answered but the story itself is compelling. It was a step away from what I am used to with Fabiolas writing but I enjoyed it just as much and look forward to see where else she takes me.
All My Truths and One Lie took me on a journey that I never knew I needed. The detail to writing is phenomenal and the vision the author creates brings places to life like nothing else. The subject the author brings is one that I never considered. She made me wonder and left me curious about a new perspective on life. Navia and Matthias’ connection gave me so much hope and just brought their story to magical levels. All My Truths and One Lie is an emotional roller-coaster with so many aspects of Navia’s journey. I loved this story so much.
This is a dark, angsty emotional story that will reach into every emotion you possess. It most definitely not your typical romance, but it sure carries a punch!
Navia is a young woman, fleeing a dark past, but how can you reach the light when the shadows haunt you?
This author has done an amazing job, it’s a story that coats nothing in sugar, its raw, its real. The Strength of a woman fighting to survive even when you have nothing left. This author takes you on an incredible journey. One that at times you will find emotionally difficult, one that at times will leave you in tears and one that at times will lift your heart and one you can connect with in so many levels.
Like usual when it comes to a Fabiola book, it’s taken me a few days to absorb what I just read. Phew! I actually read it all in chunks through out the day, cause I wanted to be sure I was grasping every part of this story, really getting every bit of truth and understanding.
Have you ever sat down thinking “I’ve got this, I’m in a good place” and out of the blue, everything hits you at once? The feeling of your brain buzzing with so much activity? I felt that when reading this, and in a good way. It was like seeing all of that on the pages, just to see it all become clear at the end. With a truth that will rock you to the core.
You see it all through the eyes of Navia, and how she works through it with the help of Matthias and their love for each other. You feel their spark through the pages (or your e-reader), their trials, and all that comes with an eternal connection like that. I related to Navia in such a way that it resonated within my being, it solidified a truth deep inside, shining a light on a lie that we continually tell ourselves.
If you are looking for a journey, one that will shape you and make you realize that that one lie is so false, this is for you. Another amazing read by Fabiola. <3
This book pulled at me from the moment i started reading it. I absolutely couldn’t put it down. The connection between Drew and Gray I could feel thru my kindle. It was such a strong pull of electricity I could feel it in every part of my body.
Riveting!
My first read by this author and holy holiness what a story to start my fangirling with!
This book was so intense, and emotional and thought provoking. Well written, the characters were equally well developed and relatable.
This is not your typical love story. The story of Navia and Matthias took me on their emotional and passionate journey. It’s a deep and intense read, and I was totally engrossed in their bittersweet and heart wrenching story. It tugged at my heart and after I cried all the tears I was put back together with some feel good emotions.
This is a story of love, healing and acceptance.
I only wish I got to know more about Matthias, but it didn’t take away from enjoying this book.
This book is certainly worth reading.
4.5 stars!
All My Truths & One Lie by Fabiola Francisco is something completely different from Fabiola’s other books. This is a deep,raw, breathtaking in its beautiful emotional story with some deep content. For me, reading this book needed time and patience to grasp the complete story Navia needed to tell us. This book hit me with so many emotions and feels. After only a few pages into the story, I was hooked.
No spoilers- just know that Navia and Matthias are 2 broken people trying to deal with their inner demons /ghosts of the past and among it all, come to the realization that they are really 2 parts of one whole soul; their connection transcends the test of time. What an amazing and extremely beautiful romance read that stays with you long afterwards.
My Rating: 4.7 stars *****
In true Fabiola Francisco fashion this book was an emotional angsty roller coaster of feelings. Navia had me on page one. I read this in one sitting I just could not stop. I had to know what was going to happen. And the ending was just wow!
What a powerful novel! This was a beautiful story with so many aspects. Navia is on a journey of self discovery. She is holding in so much hurt and her own secrets. She meets Matthia. His appearance in her life doesn’t surprise her. They had been waiting for each other. Their connection was so addicting from the beginning as the reader. They way they understood each other and fully felt each other was simply beautiful. They both are dealing with pasts that have scarred them. Navia is more hesitant. Sometimes we are the only thing in our lives standing in the way of our own happiness. This is a story of letting go. This is a story of allowing love to heal. And this is a story of truly believing in yourself. Sometimes it takes another person’s belief in us for us to grasp it. Warning, this isn’t a light and quick read. This story will consume you. You won’t just be reading a story about someone else’s life. You will start to look at your own. This story was so inspiring to me. As a whole it is the most beautiful story I’ve ever read.
This is not going to be your typical story, but read it with an open mind because its one of the best books I’ve ever read.. while it is on the heavy side, it will give you an insight of what human beings often deal with in their lives.. I read this book in one sitting because Navia had me since page 1, her journey while difficult is very fulfilling and beautiful!