The storyline was interesting and not one I had read before, there were enough twists and guessing to keep me wanting to read more. If you like the thriller/chick lit genre, I highly recommend this book.

This is a fun novel because of the multiple mysteries going on. In one story line, Beth’s very young daughter, Hannah, is misbehaved to a scary degree. If you’ve read Baby Teeth, Hannah reminded me of the daughter-out-to-get-her-mom from that novel. Beth and her husband have a huge secret. We, the readers, know there is a secret, but not what it is.

In alternate chapters, we’re transported up to 2017, where Clara and Luke are madly in love, but Luke just mysteriously disappears one night even though he has an important interview the next day. He’d been getting threatening emails, and someone had sent him pictures of him doing mundane things during the day like ordering a cup of coffee. Because of this, the cops are more concerned about his disappearance than they otherwise might be.

When the stories converge at maybe the 75 percent mark, the mysteries are pleasingly resolved. But then there are a whole bunch more twists and turns in store for you.

This is a lot of fun. Recommend.
Thanks to NetGalley and the Penguin Group for the opportunity to review this novel.

The Lies We Told was spellbinding. I loved the two story lines from different time periods that eventually came together. Clara becomes frantic when her boyfriend doesn't return home one day, and she believes there is a connection with some mysterious emails he had been receiving from an anonymous stalker. The other story is about a mother who starts suspecting that her young child, Hannah, is a sociopath. Both stories drew me in immediately and kept me rapidly turning pages trying to guess how everything would play out. I was especially fascinated about the possibility of a young child being a sociopath, pondering what would I do/think in that same situation. This is a must read for lovers of psychological thrillers.

Wow! Lies, lies and even more lies!! Hence the name of the book! Lots of unexpected twists and turns throughout and I found myself getting a little confused towards the middle of the book but it all came together in the end. I liked this better than Camilla Way’s book prior to this one. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me this book ahead of publication. All opinions are my own.

A mystery/thriller told from two different times and perspectives. The readers will find that the story unfolds slowly and they will wonder at the connection between the two apparent tales. But as the story progresses they will find themselves totally immersed in the tale which comes with a completely unexpected twist at the end. It will leave you wondering if there is more to follow. A well written British mystery as only the British do them.

I have rated this book 4 stars.

I received an ARC from Netgalley for my unbiased review.

The Lies We Told is one of the most methodically planned and multi layered mysteries you'll ever read. Using the "alternating narrator" strategy, the first third of The Lies We Told seems like two separate novels. It opens in 1986 with a mother staring at the decapitated head of her beloved pet bird, and knowing in the split second she sees the carnage that her five year old daughter Hannah is responsible. From there the story whips to 2017 and a young woman waking up to find her live in boyfriend did not come home the night before. Camilla Way weaves these seemingly unrelated plots together stitch by stitch until you see with horrifying clarity how they are connected. The story does drag at times-bogged down in details about the missing Luke and his girlfriend Clara realizing he may not be the prince charming she thought he was. But the chapters that focus on Hannah speed by with a series of stomach turning cruelties she performs on her family, school mates and almost anyone she comes in contact with. There's plenty of secrets, betrayals, and truly diabolical acts in addition to the multitude of deceptions that are at the center of The Lies We Told. Almost every character justifies behavior that ranges from petty to demented to down right criminal with the belief that what they are doing is best for their family and friends, without any concern for the collateral damage they might cause. But it's these truly delusional individuals who make The Lies We Told such a fascinating read. You can't imagine so many people determined to be their own worst enemy-and no friend to anyone else, despite the pretences they go to great pains to make. You'll figure out what links Luke and Hannah fairly quickly-it's the cyclone of events after that makes The Lies We Told a storm you never saw coming.

Great! Keeps you guessing. Makes your head spin. FIVE STARS FOR SURE! It is on the psychological side, unlike some new books that just CLAIM to be. The story is from the point of view of a woman named Clara, whose boyfriend has suddenly gone missing. It intertwines with a story from the past, told from a woman named Beth, dealing with her problematic daughter Hannah.
Clara works with a friend, trying to find her missing boyfriend. She gets more involved with his family and the whole thing becomes a mess. Great storytelling by Camilla Way, will read more for sure.

As much as I wanted to love this story, I just could not get into the plot. I found the characters likeable individually, but couldn't get them to mesh in my mind. I tried a few different times to start over, but I just wasn't a fan.

Wow! I thought her previous book, Watching Edie, was great, but this one is a notch up from that. It is dark, disturbing, scary just what I love in a book! Just when I thought I knew where the story was going, bang......it explodes in another direction. So many times I was left gasping, almost not believing what was going on. This story has no slow spots, it was action all the way! Clara’s boyfriend Luke goes missing and Clara believes she knows what is going on. She finds some nasty emails sent to Luke and is sure he has a stalker who has kidnapped him. Hannah, the other main character, is a sociopath and was a sociopath from when she was a toddler. Luke’s sister,. Emily, disappeared some years ago and now herparents will suffer again with Luke’s disappearance. I read this in one sitting, too good to put down!

This was my first book by this author, WOW! What a first impression! This book.... what a bunch of characters. The web of lies and deceit and betrayal. You think you know a character, OH no friends just you wait! They will surprise you in this dark and twisted suspenseful thrilling page turner.

What can I say, this book blew me away. I would give more than 5 stars if I could. It was twisty, edgy, thrilling, chilling, and sad. There were so many shocks, you might think you are in an electric chair, but I thought it made it even better to read. I thought the author wrote in a perfected manner and look forward to read more from Way! Hold on tight, because this one is bound to take you on a ride! Will be highly recommending, reviewing, and using in challenges in Chapter Chatter Pub!

I definitely enjoyed this book but I wouldn't say it's too starkly different that a lot of the other thrillers out there today. That said, it kept my attention, didn't particularly have slow moments and was a fast, entertaining read.

The story is divided between two families. Beth tells the story of her daughter Hannah and her suspicion of sociopathic behavior from a very early age. Mostly we learn the second side of the story about the Lawson family from Luke Lawson's girlfriend, Clara. As the plot unfolds on both sides the stories become intertwined in a fantastic way...even up to the very last chapter.

While I don't think this is groundbreaking or immensely different from other thrillers, I can see it easily being turned into a movie...so whatever that's worth...

If you like thrillers and you want something to read that is entertaining and will keep your attention, go for it.

The Lies We Told is a twisted psychological thriller that will haunt readers all the way through to the end!

I haven't had the chance to read this authors work yet, but am anxiously awaiting the chance to read more after this one! It's dark, compelling, and intense!

Readers, if you like twisted, manipulative characters this is a must read for you!

I can't wait to read more from the author in the future.

After reading Watching Edie a year or so ago, I was eager to get my hands on this one, so thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read it! I honestly don't remember Watching Edie very well, but omg.....The Lies We Told is such a topsy turvey book that I will be sure to remember for awhile!

Clara's boyfriend Luke has gone missing and unfortunately for his parents, this isn't their first rodeo with a missing kid. Twenty years ago his sister Emily also disappeared without a trace. When Emily suddenly comes back and wants to help Clara find Luke, Clara is ecstatic with the thought of reuniting the family. Clara is convinced Luke had a stalker and with the help of Luke's best friend Mac, they soon realize they may not know everything about Luke.

However, little does she know....everyone.. and I do mean EVERYONE has a secret they have been keeping. Who can she trust, is she just going mad, and where is Luke? This book is told in different time friends, by different narrators and normally I have a I hard time keeping track of things, but this was easy. I absolutely loved the characterization of the main villian! So chilling! There are so many twists and turns, and even though some you could figure out early on, it still made for a thrilling ride!

After reading Watching Edie a year or so ago, I was eager to get my hands on this one, so thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read it! I honestly don't remember Watching Edie very well, but omg.....The Lies We Told is such a topsy turvey book that I will be sure to remember for awhile!

Clara's boyfriend Luke has gone missing and unfortunately for his parents, this isn't their first rodeo with a missing kid. Twenty years ago his sister Emily also disappeared without a trace. When Emily suddenly comes back and wants to help Clara find Luke, Clara is ecstatic with the thought of reuniting the family. Clara is convinced Luke had a stalker and with the help of Luke's best friend Mac, they soon realize they may not know everything about Luke.

However, little does she know....everyone.. and I do mean EVERYONE has a secret they have been keeping. Who can she trust, is she just going mad, and where is Luke? This book is told in different time friends, by different narrators and normally I have a I hard time keeping track of things, but this was easy. I absolutely loved the characterization of the main villian! So chilling! There are so many twists and turns, and even though some you could figure out early on, it still made for a thrilling ride!

I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This book had me from the very beginning. I love that it kept me engaged the entire time. I couldn't wait to see how it ended. I would highly recommend to all my fellow readers. Thank you for the chance to review this book!

I received a copy of THE LIES WE TOLD on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and author.

5 stars and here's why:

It’s an emotional roller coaster ride the whole book. A psychological thriller that kept me up all night reading until I got to the very end – total book hangover! The book is told from 2 perspectives which keep the pacing going so fast, I kept saying one more chapter. One more page and before you know it – I stayed up all night to finish it! It’s basically a story about a woman, Clara, who thinks she knows her boyfriend Luke until he disappears. Then suddenly, the clues start to fall into place and there is twist after twist after twist. Loved it! Highly recommend!

Review: THE LIES WE TOLD by Camilla Way. Great read. This story started out like two different stories that I was reading simultaneously and I kept wondering how they would come together to evolve into one. Plenty of twists, awesome author. ⭐⭐⭐⭐Four Stars

This is looney, just how I like them. Quick read, read it in two sittings and the pacing was to my liking too. Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Camilla Way owns the psychological suspense genre. This book regrettably kept me entertained for only a day because I just couldn't put it down. It was that addictive.

When Clara's boyfriend Luke goes missing and the police can't make any progress on the case, she enlists Luke's best friend, Mac, and her best friend Zoe to undertake their own investigation. The man she thought she knew, the man she hopes to spend the rest of her life with, isn't who she thought he was. His parents, Rose and Oliver, people she also thought she knew and loved, couldn't be further from the truth.

To find Lucas, Clara must delve into his past, understand the relationships he had with previous girlfriends, understand the impact of his sister Emily’s unresolved disappearance in his youth, and even question whether her idyllic relationship with Lucas is real or a sham.

Meanwhile, many years earlier, another couple, desperate for a child, are given an opportunity to raise a beautiful young girl they name Hannah. Six years later, Beth and Doug are blessed with another child, Toby, but their earlier ‘pact with the devil’ seems destined to haunt their future lives. Hannah is a difficult child who displays sociopathic tendencies. Beth fears for Toby’s safety. But, after letting a secret slip in front of Hannah, seeking professional help for her daughter is impossible.

Switching back to London, 2017, Clara and Mac are meeting with Lucas’s parents to keep them informed of their investigative developments. Rose and Oliver’s impeccable, cheery façade is completely shattered. Their sumptuous estate is looking neglected, as are they, and there’s a palpable sense of tension between them. Returning to London, Clara finds her apartment has been trashed. Out of the blue, Lucas’s long-lost sister, Emily reaches out to Clara. Mac is then attacked in his flat and Lucas’s surly and evasive older brother, Tom, seems to be conveniently dropping by at the same time these mishaps are occurring - even though he rarely has business in London. The plot doth thicken...

Putting the pieces of this puzzle together is half the fun. I never knew what was coming around the next corner, which is rare. When will the stories coincide? Who’s dead? Who’s alive? Will Clara find Lucas with the help of her mates? Whose lies are justified? Whose aren’t? Is justice achieved for anyone? Do you agree with the decisions that were made? What constitutes a good life and are some people more deserving than others? Is revenge an appropriate response? And can forgiveness ever be achieved? I enjoyed this book immensely, and immediately dove into Camilla Way's previous books. I hope other readers do, too!