One of the few books written from a first person pov that I liked. You really have to concentrate when reading this book as it is very easy to get confused. I liked the story, the characters and how it unfolded. For me the story picked up speed after the murder. Very well written and I would definitely pick up a Cate Holahan book again.

Thank you to Crooked Lane Books and Netgalley for the copy

Thanks to netgalley for an advanced reading copy. I really liked this book. I liked the Widower's Wife by this author so I was excited to read her next book and I wasn't disappointed. The book within the book concept was unique and I thought it was an interesting way to unravel what was going on. I have to say that I mostly figured out what was happening pretty early on, but I liked the writing and the story well enough that I really couldn't put it down because I wanted to see if I was right and how it would play out. I look forward to reading this author's next book.

Excellent thriller. The story is told from the point of view of an author, and you are dropped into her book quite often, so it threw me at first. Then I kept getting lost, and having to flip back a few pages to see if I was in the book or real life. Loved it, though, and at the end, my reason for getting lost even fit in with the story itself.

Lies She Told is almost like a movie

Except that this is a book and you have to watch it in your own head. The story starts violently, leaving wonder what is going to happen next, only to realize that it is a work of fiction by the author and first person narrator Liza. So you read on, because Liza seems to be writing a cool book.

Now you have two stories side by side, you have Liza and her baby obsession; then you have Beth (the character Liza invented) and her obsession with her new-born baby. The both stories are compelling, it depict's a woman's struggle with family.

It is not a warm fuzzy feeling, because this is a mystery and thriller. Whatever soul seeking you are doing, this book is not for you. Because things start to get ugly by the middle, for both stories. I am amazed how the author could twist it so masterfully, I didn't see it coming!

Cate Holahan easily created a thrilling book that begged not to be put down. She created two separate stories being told on alternating tracks but still find their way to connecting to one another in a way you don’t see coming. She definitely took the idea of putting some interesting twists into her plot seriously so you will walk away with this on your mind for a while. It’s one of those you won’t want to put down as your skin will be crawling with the “heebie-jeebies” and you’ll be jumping at the sound of silence thanks to her sanity bending story line. It was such a compelling and psychologically twisted book, the kind that burrows into your brain to give you weird dreams only an episode of The Popples on Netflix will cure so your mind can calm down and return to simpler, more peaceful times.

If you go in knowing that you will be presented with separate stories being told by separate voices it should help keep things clear until the rollercoaster starts throwing you around one bend after another.

I love books that screw with your mental focus especially in a suspenseful and thrilling way.

Fast paced suspense with many twists. The characters are developed and the plot is ambitious. Lies She Told is executed perfectly.

Ahhhhhh! This was so fantastic! I was on the edge of my seat, and started to dislike my real life friends that would call and interrupt my time with this book. Tremendous story that had me guessing and full of questions until the end. Five stars!

ARC provided by Net Galley and Crooked Lane Books in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! This was a really great read...initially you have to pay attention, because the narrator and focus switches back and forth between the character in the novel being written by the main character, and the main character's voice. There are so many twists and turns, and then when I thought we had all the answers...yet another twist. I highly recommend this book...

An excellent psychological thriller with many twists and turns. I loved the back and forth between Liza and the character Beth in her novel. It was interesting to see how their lives intertwined and the similarities between the two.

A five star winner from this author. Superb plot, kept me gripped from start to finish. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.

Two women, bound together by murder, jealousy and ambition. Liza has only one month to write a new thriller if she’s to salvage her career. She hardly expected her own life to be the fodder. Beth, who has recently given birth, believes her husband, Nick is cheating on her and sets out to destroy him and his mistress. Liza’s husband, meanwhile is worried about his missing best friend, Nick. Nick is eventually found – in the Hudson River. And before Liza knows what’s happening, her husband is arrested for the murder. What role did Beth play in all of this? And how far will Liza go to get her name at the top of the best-seller list? This book is a serious mind f&%* that you won’t soon forget