Thank you to #NetGalley, #Bookouture and Lucy Dawson for the opportunity to read THE NIGHT SHE LIED, to be published 16 November 2023. 4/5 Stars for this suspenseful novel about mother-daughter relationships and a resulting murder surrounded by family secrets. Jude, an A&E nurse, inadvertently becomes involved with a man she later learns was suing her mother on a historical sexually related charge. Unfortunately, Jade becomes inextricably connected to this case and must find a way out of it. A little of a slow burn. #NetGalley #Bookouture #LucyDawson #TheNightSheLied

Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC .

Jude is a nurse who is trying to get used to night-shift while dealing with the grief of losing her partner. As if that wasn't enough, her mother, Margaret, ends up in trouble with the law. Jude has to deal with her mother's legal problems and family secrets.

I read the book over the course of a few days but I wanted to finish it the day I started it. There were so many twists and turns and each one took me right along with it.

Super interesting read!! This had great suspense throughout while weaving in the complexities of mother and daughter relationships among other family dynamics. First book of this author and I’m a major fan! Read in a day and a half.

So I found this a bit confusing and quite a slow burn to start with but j loved how original the plot sounded similar that made me stuck with it and I'm actually glad I did. It's really unique and it is well written. The characters aren't the most likeable and it's quite a dark story but it's definitely well written and I had no idea what the truth was going to turn out to be. To be honest, I'm still mot entirely sure what the trust ended up being but hey, I loved the journey none the less. Definitely something different

This is the first book I’ve read from this author but hopefully it won’t be the last . The book had a great story which had me gripped from the first page . I loved the characters the gradual unfolding of the events leading up to the court case . Definitely a five star from me

DNF, slow build that I just could not get into. Will definitely attempt another read by the author though!

This one left me a bit puzzled. Yes, I know the “verdict” but I’m not sure I know what “really” happened. I wish I had more clarity on the guilt or innocence of the main character. This moved a bit slowly for the first half of the book and then picked up a bit.

It's midnight in the hospital when Jude's phone rings, interrupting her precious fifteen-minute break. When she sees it's her seventy-one-year-old mother, Margaret, she braces herself for the usual complaints. But her blood runs cold at four words that will change everything.... "Something terrible has happened." Margaret has been accused of an unspeakable crime committed twenty-years-ago. She insists she's not guilty, and begs Jude to help her prove it. But as Jude is drawn into the dark secrets of her family's past, she starts to question whether her mother is as innocent as she claims to be.

I was quickly pulled into this story. It was hard to tell what was a lie. I quite liked Jude to begin with, but I couldn't stand her mother, Margaret. Margaret has been accused of a historical sex crime, but she denies that she has anything to do with it. The story has been descriptively written. The characters are a mix of likable and unlikable. Filled with twists and family secrets, it's also quite a dark read. I quire enjoyed the courtroom scenes, The story flips back and forth in time between the past and present day.

I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #LucyDawson for my ARC of #TheNightSheLied in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks so much Bookouture and NetGalley.

Jude's phone rings in the middle of her break at the hospital. It's her mom and she has been accused of a crime that happened seventy years ago. She says that she is innocent and wants Jude's help. Jude's not sure as more info comes forward.

I found the story to be a bit confusing as it switched from first person to third person, past to present. I did like how Jude's character evolved and how family loyalty was tested. I wish more characters were likable though. There were some good twists and the story was interesting enough for me to finish.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me a free eARC of this book to read in exchange for my review!

Lucy Dawson's "The Night She Lied" stands as a spellbinding 4-star thriller, drawing readers into the intricate web of family secrets. The story revolves around Jude, an A&E nurse adapting to the nocturnal shift, who finds her world upended when her grandmother, Margaret, whispers an ominous revelation: "Something dreadful has occurred."

Margaret, accused of grave crimes committed two decades ago, adamantly professes her innocence, leaning on Jude for support in proving it. As Jude delves deeper into this enigmatic puzzle, the boundaries between past and present blur, and she grapples with the risk of sacrificing everything to help her grandmother.

This narrative artfully unfolds through multiple perspectives and timelines, which are sometimes confusing, displaying Lucy Dawson's storytelling prowess as she masterfully knits a tale that keeps readers guessing with every unexpected twist.

The heart of this story lies in Jude's transformation as she becomes entangled in the enigma surrounding her grandmother. Margaret's disclosure of a terrible event serves as the catalyst for a gripping descent into darkness. The narrative's dexterity in interweaving the past and present deepens the intrigue, unearthing secrets and revelations across different temporal dimensions.

Beyond the suspense, "The Night She Lied" is a poignant exploration of familial bonds, loyalty, and the sacrifices made for loved ones. Dawson's writing maintains a tangible sense of anticipation and suspense, tantalizing readers with subtle hints and foreshadowing that culminate in a breathtaking conclusion.

In summation, "The Night She Lied" is an enthralling 4-star thriller that skillfully navigates the labyrinth of hidden family secrets. With its compelling characters, intricate narrative structure, and relentless suspense, it captivates readers from start to finish. For those in search of a gripping tale that promises to keep you perched on the edge of your seat, "The Night She Lied" is an essential read.

read the synopsis for The Night She Lied and it sounded like something I would like. I've read other books by this author and liked them. This one, not so much. It switched from first person to third person, to past to present. I had a hard time following the story. The beginning started out strong, then kid of got confusing. It didn't help that I found the characters very unlikable and flat. I literally read the ending 3 times and still it didn't make much sense to me. There were a few good plot twists, but overall, this was not the book for me.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC. I greatly appreciate it, and sadly, I do not recommend this book.

Initially, I felt a connection with Jude as a character, and I liked the way she seemed to connect with the other characters. As I carried on reading though, I found I didn't really connect with any of the other characters, and the story in general didn't really hold my interest, even though the writing was good.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a free copy to review.

“The Night She Lied" by Lucy Dawson is a captivating 4-star thriller that delves into the secrets every family holds, and this one seems to have more than its fair share. Jude, an A&E nurse adjusting to the night shift, finds herself halted in her tracks when her grandmother, Margaret, utters the chilling words, "Something terrible has happened."

Margaret stands accused of horrifying crimes committed two decades ago. She vehemently claims her innocence and turns to Jude for help in proving it. As Jude delves into this complex mystery, the past entwines with her present, and she risks paying the ultimate price for aiding her grandmother.
The story unfolds through multiple perspectives and timelines, skillfully weaving together a narrative that keeps readers guessing until the very end. Each chapter introduces a new twist, compelling you to keep turning the pages to discover what happens next.

This was my first experience with Lucy Dawson's writing, and it won't be my last. I'm eager to explore more of her work and see what other intriguing stories she has in store.

I'd like to express my gratitude to Bookouture, Lucy Dawson, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest review.

yuk what an awful character in Margaret - very well written though as I loathed her and what she did/how she acted
As for Jude I did sympathise,a lot BUT that started to wear thin as she time and again continued to let her Mum speak to her the way she did,most if not everyone would have snapped
Some interesting twists and a good ending
Not pleasant reading sometimes but really well character driven book

Phew! I’ve done nothing today except read this book from start to finish. What I absolutely loved about it was the writing. Superb. At one point my partner asked me if I was enjoying the story. I answered that I was, but even if I wasn’t I would continue reading because the writing was so incredible. Brilliant descriptions of everything, and the court scenes were amazing. I really felt as if I was there.
Some of the characters in the book were loathsome, particularly Margaret and Benedict, but I very much warmed to Johnnie and Timothy. Not so sure about Jude. I had some empathy with her at the beginning but she made some stupid decisions, and would she really have put up with such a horrible mother?
The only reason I can’t quite give this 5 stars is that I am frustratingly left with lots of unanswered questions, all beginning with ‘Why did …?’. I can’t list them here because I don’t reveal the story to others in my short reviews, and I can never understand others who do. Why bother reading the book if you know what happens? Anyway, this was a fabulous read and it’s one that I’ll be reading again at some point to try and work out the answers to my questions! Highly recommended, and thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review. Fabulous!

Jude meets Rik while on a break on her night shift as a nurse, is it an accidental meeting or has one of them engineered it for their own benefit.
Jude has a strained relationship with her mother who is arrested and set to stand trial for historic abuse charges. By the end of the book it’s Jude who is facing a life sentence.
There were some good twists to the book and I liked the mix of past and present mixing to tell the story.
It was a little confusing to keep up with the plot and I’m not entirely sure I understood the ending but overall an enjoyable read.
Thanks to netgalley and bookouture for the advanced copy.

When Jude meets rik in a chance encounter at the hospital she works at, little does Jude know that its no chance encounter and that rik has been looking for her after an event that happened when they were teenagers.

We go back and forth in time and find out what was going on

I really like this book and will be eagerly awaiting what Lucy writes next

4 stars

Thanks to net galley and the publishers for this arc

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for access to this arc in exchange for my honest review.

I really wanted to love this book, the prologue gripped me and I wanted to know what happened. I loved the start of the book. But then, it became a bit confusing, sometimes first person, sometimes 3rd person, different time frame. The twists were surprising to say the least. But the ending, I'm not even sure what happened. I read the end twice but still confused about that happened.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this book ahead of time in exchange for a review. It didn't disappoint! Must read!!