Unfortunately, I have not been able to read and review this book.

After losing and replacing my broken Kindle and getting a new phone I was unable to download the title again for review as it was no longer available on Netgalley. 

I’m really sorry about this and hope that it won’t affect you allowing me to read and review your titles in the future.

Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity. 
Natalie.

This is one of those books where you just keep on reading to see where it takes you, even though, I was a bit confused most of the time.  Entertaining and thrilling until the end. 
TB

The truth by Naomie Joy
I rate this book 4.5 stars.  
Perfect wife. Perfect life. Perfect crime. A domestic abuse story about a evil husband and his wife who through fear tells her story through an online blog.
An absolutely brilliant domestic thriller that had me from the first chapter.You get about halfway through and suddenly boom  everything you thought you knew about this story is turned completely upside down,and literally leaves you realling in shock! 
The truth is definitely not what it seems,cleverly written about something l had little knowledge about. 
If your looking for something a bit different....look no further! 
Thanks to Netgalley for the chance to read this.

This was an exceptionally dark and twisty tale about a marriage and what went on behind those closed doors , the story is told primarily from the wife’s perspective but we do get unfavorable glimpses about the husband  . 
I was fascinated with the description of the bones of this marriage   , my focus was constantly being pulled in opposite directions from about mid way through the book  as I tried to figure out who was trustworthy ......who was the good guy here . 
The plot became darker towards the end and there was a deep sense of foreboding , I felt it could not end well for these characters so I was glued to the page . I needed to read it as quick as I could to get ALL the answers :0) , none of which I will give you ... sorry guys ... you will have to read this awesomeness yourselves . If you like a page turner that keeps you guessing go out and get this immediately, you will adore this .Enjoy!

The Truth is a wickedly clever psychological suspense novel, written mostly as a series of blog posts, about a woman who believes that she is being slowly poisoned by her husband. I strongly recommend avoiding any reviews that might spoil this and just diving in - yes it is confusing but it’s what makes the reveal all the more shocking. I’ve been avoiding plot lines about abusive husbands this year as they have rather taken over the genre, but this had consistently good reviews so I couldn’t resist when it appeared on NetGalley.
Unfortunately it’s taken me quite a while to get around to reading it, but I’m glad I did, as the story really isn’t what it appears.

Emelia is a 35 year old historical journalist who has battled ill-health since her teens, and more recently since marrying Anthony, a glamorous and wealthy archeologist, a year earlier. The sicker she gets, the happier he seems to be, and Emelia begins to suspect that he is inducing her illness with poison, to keep her under his control, so she begins a secret blog to share her desperate attempts to save herself before he ends up killing her, as he appears to have done with previous girlfriends.

This is brilliantly written, and while I initially couldn’t believe that Emelia wouldn’t just run away and get proof of what was happening to her, the way the author describes her confusion, paranoia and physical frailty persuaded me. I then thought I’d worked out what was going on, only to find myself completely wrong-footed by the twist. Anthony is truly dreadful and once again, it’s hard to believe she fell for him (and his moustache!) but her accounts of previous romances dissolving as soon as her illness is mentioned showed how vulnerable she was to the dubious charms of a man who seems attracted to her because of her condition.

I did find the plot slowed down in the middle as Emelia begins to plot her revenge, but is undermined by her dreadful parents and shallow best friend.
I can’t say much more without spoiling this so will just recommend you ignore the complete absence of any likeable characters here, savour the writing, and enjoy being taken for a ride. My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc which allowed me to give an honest review, and apologies to the author for how late this review is.

This book was so good. Its a domestic thriller with a very twisted storyline. I couldnt put it down and i cant wait to read Naomis other book. Well done, well written.

Perfect wife. Perfect life. Perfect crime.
Anthony is not the man everyone believes him to be. And Emelia is not the woman he wants her to be.
Theirs was a whirlwind romance, Anthony was the doting boyfriend, the charismatic and successful career man who swept her off her feet. But now Emelia is trapped in a marriage of dark secrets and obsession. She is no more than something Anthony wants to 'fix', one of his pet projects.
Emelia has no escape from the life that Anthony insists on controlling, so she shares her story through the only means she can – her blog. Yet Anthony can never find out. Forced to hide behind a false name, Emelia knows the only way that Anthony will allow her to leave him, is death.
Trapped with a man she knows is trying to kill her, Emelia is determined that someone will hear her story and Anthony will meet his ends. That everyone will discover the truth. 

What a wonderful gripping read this was.
This author is fast becoming one of my many faves now!
This plot and story line is so gripping from the very start and you won't be able to put it down.
The characters are fleshed out so well and keep you engaged with the story.
So many twists and turns will keep you guessing til the end.
Highly recommend reading!

Thank you to NetGalley, Aria Fiction and Naomi Joy for allowing me to read an advanced copy of the Truth. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to preview The Truth by Naoimi Joy.  This novel takes the reader into the marriage from hell - I didn't like the characters in this book, and I feel ask if this plot has been done before.
It is a quick read but been there and done that.
2.5 stars.

A different kind of thriller.  Naomi Joy tells a fascinating story, limiting the characters and their stories to blog entries and supporting police reports.  As the story unwinds, we learn this couple's history, from a whirlwind romance and marriage to the typical "repent in leisure" relationship.  BUT...everything is not always as it seems.  A really great story that will surprise you at every turn.  I'm looking forward to seeing what Naomi Joy does next.

If your favoured reading material is a novel with a good sprinkling of domestic noir, emotional abuse, evil, marriage toxicity, suspense, secrets, drama, and lies then feel at liberty to read Naomi Joy's latest offering - The Truth.

Psychological crime thrillers do not come any more terrifying than The Truth which was an intense and nerve-twisting exploration of a toxic marriage. It shocked, scared and beguiled me as nothing was quite what it seemed.

The entire story was told to as a series of blog posts and each word was convincing, conveying the right emotions. Although initially I was not on board with this style of writing, I soon became used to it and it worked excellently in retaining my interest in the story. I was never bored but instead, was lured ever deeper into this compelling tale. Random autopsy reports were presented intermittently between the opening chapters, helping to set the stage for a first-rate, compelling mystery.

Although this was not a story full of characters - there’s Emelia and Anthony with their repellent love story - the character development and the dynamics between the couple were authentic and believable. Nothing was what it seemed, and the writing really flowed in this wonderfully crafted, chilling tale. Most of the characters were extremely unpersonable, but this only added more dimension to the story. 

Original, complex and packed full of twists, the ending was astonishing and surprising, leaving me with more questions. Based on a collection of real events, The Truth was claustrophobic and clever and something a little different.

Overall, I'd say that this novel is a little gem and a book that I'm so pleased to have read. Naomi Joy may well become one of my favourite authors in this genre.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this novel, at my own request, from Aria via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion. Thank you also to Pigeonhole and Naomi Joy for giving me the opportunity to read this book!

5 stars for this absolutely twisty story.  So well written and intriguing!  Made sure to keep me flipping pages and needing to know what was next!  A must read for my fellow thriller lovers!  
Will make sure I tell everyone I can to grab a copy!

This was such a fun and twisty read! I thought I had this one figured out and that it was going to be similar to other thrillers I have read but I was absolutely wrong. I loved the twists, characters, and just overall feel of this book! I look forward to reading more from this author.

ALL THE stars. Absolutely loved this book! The story flows, the characters are fascinating and I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend.

I have given The Truth 3.5 stars.

The Truth by Naomi Joy has an interesting, unique premise and when I read the blurb I knew I just had to read it, especially as I had read and enjoyed her previous book "The Liars". With that in mind, I had a feel of what to expect from this author and thought great things would follow.
However, I was unimpressed to begin with as it started off kind of slow and I simply could not to get on board with the sickly narrator and her seemingly, overbearing husband BUT once I started to realize that things were not as they seem, the story just went from strength to strength.

There was so much going on this book and the shocks just kept coming. In the end I really enjoyed it!

"Pick your battles."
Great advice in this one involving a whirlwind romance, false aliases, pretenses galore, and a kept woman in a trapped marriage seeking out but not before death do us part.
Anthony and Emelia are overflowing with marital problems and abuse & the sad reality is Emelia wants to exit but cannot safely and suffice to say she turns to writing her story upon her blog under an alias.
The heart of the matter is that everyone believes Anthony is just 'unlucky' in love and that his past girlfriends sudden deaths are just dumb luck because he couldn't possibly be abusive.
Yet appearances are deceiving especially looking back because Emelia has a story to tell and she will be damn sure she tells it with authenticity and clarity that will send chills down everyone's spines.
A fantastic new thriller that's a must read by Naomi Joy.
Thank you for this ARC in exchange for this honest review via NetGalley.

This is a story about a new phenomenon, Munchausen by Internet.
The first reports occurred in the 1990's.
In the year 2000 the term Munchausen by Internet was created by Marc Feldman.
Munchausen by Internet is when a person goes online telling their story about a debilitating illness. They do this to garner attention, sympathy and money. It is a psychiatric disorder. 
There have been cases where a forty year old housewife presents to be nineteen and battling leukaemia. Two years later the girl dies of an aneurysm. This shocks her readers that had been following her blog. It was later discovered the the young women was alive and well. Her name had been stolen.
This is a brilliant book. I strongly recommend it!

If there is only one book that you should read this year, The Truth is definitely it! It is twisted, thrilling, compelling, completely addictive and mind blowing! I could not turn the pages on my kindle fast enough and was completely captivated right from the start. It was an all nighter for me as I had to know how this was going to end and what an ending it is! I still have it playing around in my head.

A piece of advice though, make sure your kindle is fully charged before reading this. I made the mistake of not checking and during a crucial part it died! I lost valuable seconds having to plug it in and wait till I could read from it again. I broke out in a sweat and had heart palpitations. It was really a terrible time for me….😜

Based on real events, Naomi has put together a dark and completely twisted tale where it is almost impossible to talk about the plot without divulging crucial storylines. The blurb gives enough details which completely sucked me in. I haven’t read anything like this before and at the same time ask myself what the hell have I just read! I love it when this happens, knowing I have read something that is so breathtakingly creative which will stay with me.

In a creative twist of using writing within writing, the story is told through blog posts. Once again I find myself struggling to find the words to describe this book’s style and story as it is such a tightly woven plot I’m worried that by pulling on a thread, will make it unravel and give it all away. But you are going to want to read this one yourself. Naomi expertly draws you into the story and builds tension throughout like no other.

I am so impressed with this book and Naomi. She has definitely exceeded all expectations for her second novel. She smashes this one right out of the park and I am excited to see with what she comes up with next. I have managed to incorporate The Truth into nearly every conversation I have with people since reading it, recommending it to all who will listen and I will keep shouting it from the rooftops that it is the must read psychological thriller of 2019. The Truth has deservedly been added to my top 5 books of the year!

Thank-you to NetGalley, Aria Fiction and Naomi Joy for allowing me to read an advanced copy of the Truth which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

I read this book over the weekend, and my emotions changed every half-day. Friday was spent going 'you absolute d**khead' about the male lead character, Anthony/Adam, and the was he treats Emelia, his girlfriend/wife. 

The story is based around a set of blog entries, authored by Emelia, who has taken to writing a secret account of her life and relationships. She's met the archetypal perfect man - the tall handsome archaeologist, who proposes on a dig site using a precious necklace. She can't believe her luck, doubly so because she has a life-limiting heart condition, and had given up any chance of finding true love.

But things aren't as rosy as they seem. There's the nasty set of moneyed friends, all of who expected Anthony to marry Heather, the bitchiest of the group. He sets about arranging the whole wedding without telling Emelia any details first... and then there's the medication that Emelia doesn't recognise.

Having experienced a coercive relationship before, red flags and alarms were ringing in my ears and I was begging for Emelia to make a run for it. I was worried for her life, her health, her sanity - and then Naomi Joy started playing with mine.

Saturday was spent getting over the twisty bombshell that Joy drops, which makes you realise that you have been led right up the garden path on this one - but by who, and why? I am not telling you the answer because, well spoilers, but a web of deceit, lies, past loves and lives are all pulled apart across the latter half of the tale and you are left thinking 'ahhhhh getcha! - clever!' 

I thoroughly enjoyed this domestic thriller, which plays heavily on the idea of our online and real lives, our identities and realities. The idea of abuse in its varying forms is made interesting by the multiple voices within the narrative that will have you trusting no one, but leaving you wanting more.

A fab entertaining read. Thanks Naomi/ Head of Zeus.

An unsettling and fiendishly clever domestic noir title fans of B A Paris are going to lap up, Naomi Joy’s The Truth is a shocking and sinister thriller that will keep you up till dawn.

When Emelia had first met Anthony, she had thought that she had met her Prince Charming. Anthony was handsome, charismatic and successful and had swept her off her feet. Their whirlwind romance had been the stuff of fairy stories and romantic novels, however, Emelia had soon realized that the man of her dreams would soon turn into the monster of her worst nightmares trapping her in a sadistic marriage underpinned by dark secrets, desperate obsession and heart-stopping danger. Whilst everyone believes that theirs is an ideal marriage, Emelia knows that her husband is an evil and vicious man who is keeping her locked in a gilded cage from which there is no escape. Emelia is not a wife to Anthony, but a project which he is desperate to fix, fashion and mould to his liking. Emelia has nobody to turn to or confide in – save for a blog through which she anonymously reveals and exposes the shocking secrets of her marriage to Anthony.

Emelia knows that she will never be able to leave Anthony. The only way she will ever be unshackled from his malevolent hold over her is if one of them dies and with Anthony plotting and scheming to kill her, Emelia is desperate for somebody to hear her and for her husband to get what is coming to him.

Will justice be served? Will Anthony pay for his shocking treatment of Emelia? Or will she end up paying a higher price than she ever imagined for marrying a monster?

Psychological crime thrillers do not come any more terrifying than Naomi Joy’s The Truth. A terrifying, intense and nerve-twisting exploration of a toxic marriage, The Truth shocks, scares and beguiles readers as nothing is quite what it seems and indeed the truth is far scarier than what anyone else might imagine.

A top-notch nail-biting thriller in the best-selling tradition of Behind Closed Doors and Gone Girl, The Truth is an outstanding chiller that should not be missed.

What a twisted story! Original, complex and with an astonishing ending that will surprise every reader!
This is not a story full of characters; there’s Emelia and Anthony with their not so beautiful love story. Because since the beginning you know that there’s something wrong with them. Emelia writes a blog post with all her thoughts and fears about her life, she has a problem with her heart, yes, but she feels trapped in her own home too!
This is one of those books in which talking just a little too much would mean spoiling all the story for any reader. There are so many surprises during the story and twists that I would recommend you to read it and enjoy this psychological thriller.
There are so many details and curiosities about history and archeological sites that filled the science lover inside of me! There are not many mysteries with a science background and is always appreciated to discover new things.
I was surprised with the background of the story and all the detail the author, Naomi Joy, has done. Some interesting facts that made the story more real and possibly more scary, this could be happening in reality, not only a book, this has happened to someone!
This had been a quick read, I’ve read it in one sit, the flight was delayed so this book made the waiting less boring and more exciting.
If you want to know The Truth, now it’s time!