Meg definitely knew how to lie and to con people.

She knew how to con because of her rough childhood and having to live in a car after her mother's boyfriend conned them out of their house.

She made it her goal to ruin him.

In the meantime, Meg would research someone in the news that had troubles, but she also made sure they had a nice place to live and money that she could make disappear into her own account.

She always made sure her past was covered up and no one could really find out who she was.

But Kat did find her and did know her and made it her goal to ruin Meg’s life the way Meg ruined Kat’s life ten years ago. She wants to expose Meg by writing a book about her cons.

Can Kat do it? Or does Meg have a plan of her own for Kat? Meg is pretty cunning.

We follow Kat as she makes friends with Meg, as Meg investigates Kat because she doesn’t believe the story Kat tells her, as Meg keeps conning, and as they both try to seek revenge on who they want to ruin.

Will they both do what they sought to do?

My money was on Meg. She really was a major con artist with cons that were ones difficult to believe people would fall for.

Kat seemed too naive to trip up Meg.

THE LIES I TELL is a psychological thriller that will keep you guessing, have you shaking your head, and one that you won’t want to put down. 5/5

This book was given to me for an honest review.

The Lies I Tell follows two women: a con artist named Meg who is back in her home city to pull off one final con, and a reporter named Kat who’s seeking revenge on Meg for ruining her life 10 years ago. As Kat tries to become close to Meg and get her revenge, she learns more about Meg’s life, why she’s done the things she’s done, and what exactly her newest con will be.

We all love a good “Good For Her” story. This is very much a “Good For Her” story, and I think a lot of people will really really like it. Meg specifically targets men who have gotten away with using their power to ruin women’s lives. Trust me, watching her target some particularly awful men is VERY satisfying. Julie Clark wrote a complex and fascinating main character in Meg, and I enjoyed learning about her past and her motivations. She felt like a real, well rounded person.

Kat was almost as interesting as Meg was. The event that made her decide to take revenge against Meg was… questionable. I do think that that was one of the book’s weaknesses. Her motive wasn’t really believable because it seemed out of character for the Kat that I was reading about and getting to know. But I really liked watching Kat try to figure out what Meg was up to, and try to solve the little mystery that was happening in her own life. Unfortunately I’m not able to talk about Kat’s mystery without giving away spoilers, but I did like it and I thought it was a great way for Julie Clark to connect the two women and encourage the reader to develop their own opinion about Meg.

I enjoyed this book very much, but my biggest complaint is that I didn’t think there was a good twist. I like when thrillers have a really big twists that completely alter the way I see the story, but this didn’t really have that. I thought it was great storytelling, but it was really just a steady buildup to finding out how Meg plans to carry out her last scam. This complaint is just based on personal taste though.

I highly recommend The Lies I Tell. The Kind Worth Killing and Gone Girl are my favorite thrillers, so this was perfect for me as someone who likes thrillers about women who cause problems and chaos in men’s lives 😂. It’s also a quick read, which is always my favorite kind of book. Like I said before, I think a lot people will like this.

This was good! The premise of revenge served cold was intriguing and this didn’t disappoint! Both women, Kat and Meg, are going for revenge but the mystery is if there cause is an honorable one or not. I liked the give and take the reader feels as each is the narrator at some point. Who is the victim and who is the perpetrator? Can you be both at the same time? 4 stars for this great read! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a free ARC. I loved it!

This thriller truly delivered. I couldn't put it down. Two women out for revenge! This extremely intricate book is about friendship, revenge, and deception. The layers of intrigue will keep you guessing until the end.

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark is the first book I have read by this author and it will not be the last. Meg Williams is a character who can be anyone the situation calls for. She knows what to look for and tests the limits of just how far she can push her targets. A con woman who is also something of a vigilante who targets men who have done other women wrong.

Kat Roberts has blamed Meg for an incident in her past and has been waiting for years to find her. When she receives a Google alert with Meg's name, she is ready to make her move. Armed with the knowledge of Meg and her past, Kat believes she has the upperhand but can she out con the con artist?

I look forward to reading past titles by Julie Clark as well as those to come. The Lies I Tell is a book I started reading and could not put down.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I really loved Julie Clark's last book, The Last Flight, so I had high expectations for her new novel, The Lies I Tell, and I wasn't disappointed. Based on two women that are seemingly trying to outwit one another, I loved that this focused on mystery and relationship of friends rather than on romantic interactions. Once I really started it, this book sucked me in and I felt like I couldn't read it fast enough. I am also lately on a con kick - Anna Delvey, the Tinder Swindler, etc - so this really hit the spot at the right time.

I loved this and highly recommend it! I really can't want to see what Julie Clark comes up with next.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for this incredible ARC.

Without a doubt one of my new favorite novels. The mina characters, Kat and Meg are both so likable. The book is clever and I was captivated from page one. Highly recommend.

I received a free copy of this ebook from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All expressed opinions are my own and do not reflect any stance or position held by the author or publisher. This did not affect my rating or review in any way.

This was such a fun thriller with two strong female protagonists. Kat and Meg are well crafted characters that both have their own agenda, but when their paths cross, they discover more about each other than they expected. The Lies I Tell is a thriller with fight the patriarchy vibes. Meg is the ultimate con-artist who targets men who are chauvinistic, narcasistic, sexual predators and rights their wrongs by draining their finances. She is almost like a modern day Robin Hood, stealing from these slimy men and giving back to the women they betrayed. Kat is a dogged reporter who is hot on Meg's trail, hoping this is the story that revives her career.

I loved the storyline and the character development was superb. There are some fun twists that I did not see coming and the ending was perfection. I will definitely be reading more Julie Clark in my future. I love that she gave a fresh spin on the overdone thriller tropes.

I knew I was going to like her! Enjoyed the back and forth between these two leading ladies. Definitely an entertaining read that I’ll recommend to friends!

I enjoyed this title on a superficial level. It was a quick, enjoyable read, but won't stay with me long.

I just finished reading "The Lies I Tell", by Julie Clarke. Thank you to Net Galley and Sourcebooks Landmark for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a story of revenge and how nothing is quite as it seems. The story is told from the perspective of the two female lead characters Meg and Kat. Meg is a conwoman who was conned herself as a child with devastating results. This event has shaped her future. Kat is a reporter who was a victim of a crime and holds Meg responsible and she wants revenge on Meg by exposing her cons.
The two women meet and form a fake frienship each knowing what the other is up to and then...Le'ts just say that thats when things get complicated.
I really liked this book. Well written with interesting characters and plots. While there was no WOW moment or huge cliffhangers, it flowed well and was so intriguing that I read it in one day. I liked all the characters and felt like I knew them well.
I love books that have strong female characters that can also be vulnerable at times. I absolutely loved the ending. The last page was AWESOME. Girl Power!!!!
The only little thing was that sometimes the timeline confused me so I had to go to the beginning of the chapter to see where in the timeline it was.
Overall though, an excellent read. This is my first read by this author, and I will be sure to read more.
Happy Reading!

This book makes me think of girl power. The love and intensity in which women come together despite their different backgrounds and walks of life, for the power of good. Mystery and suspense. I have so many readers at my library who I just know will love this read!

I loved this book!! I was a huge fan of The Last Flight by Julie Clark and this book was just as good, if not better!! We follow the story of Meg and Kat — Meg, a master manipulator and con artist, while resurfacing after ten years, Kat — a journalist is working hard to uncover the truth of who she really is and what she really does to people. This book has soooo many layers, and the more you peel back, the more invested you become in the story. The motives and vulnerabilities of both Meg and Kate make this book absolutely impossible to put down. It was so well written with dual POVs. It reminded me a lot of The Last Flight with two really strong female characters so I really enjoyed that parallel to Clark’s previous novel while reading. Thank you Netgalley for this ARC! I loved it!

I loved the previous author’s book, The Last Flight, and this book did not disappoint. It was one of those books that I can’t stop reading because I just want to find out what is going to happen and how all the pieces fit together. I also liked that it told the perspective of two different women who have a complex relationship with each other, but also similarities in that they were both betrayed by others. The plot was unique and kept me guessing.

I loved The Last Flight and The Lies I Tell was even better! Quick and fast paced, any thriller lover should pick this one up!

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley.

This was a very entertaining read about 'grifter' Meg, and Kat the journalist who suspects what Meg is up to and blames Meg for a traumatic event which derailed her life. Meg's methods were interesting to read about, and gradually my sympathies shifted. I found the voices of Meg and Kat fairly indistinguishable and at times I had to concentrate hard on keeping the timeline straight, but the ending was extremely satisfying.

This was one of my most anticipated reads of 2022. Thank you NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for my honest review. I was not disappointed!

Julie Clark has an amazing way of writing strong, believable women characters. She did that in The Last Flight and she did that again in The Lies I tell. The relationship dynamics between Meg and Kat were complicated. Without any spoilers, that was the most enjoyable aspect in this story for me. She also found a new way to include the Me Too movement. My favorite line: The difference between justice and revenge comes down to who’s telling the story.

I can’t wait for her next book!

This book blew me away! I was unable to but it down. Perfect, dazzlingly, very well written. The details the author described throughout the book was so amazing. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book follows Kat and Meg in alternating viewpoints and between past and present. I really enjoyed that because it made the story interesting, to learn how the two women were connected and how it would all come together at the end.

Meg is a professional con artist who finds men who have wronged others, gets close to them, earns their trust and steals their money. Kat is a journalist who wants to expose Meg for what she does and she has a personal reason to do so. Meg is working towards a large payoff with a politician and Kat befriends her while working towards her story. I can't give much more away without giving away the best parts of the story!
I really liked it. I have it 3.5 stars because I wanted more some more backstory and it could have been a longer book. I felt like large chunks of time were left out that would have been interesting to read about.

Just wow! The Lies I Tell tells a wild story between the past and future from the point of view of two very different ladies. Meg Williams is a grifter, a con artist, and very possibly Karma’s personal enforcer. Every since she was a teenager living in a car because a man targeted and stole her mother’s home, Meg has done whatever she has too to make ends meet. If her ends meet on the misfortune of some abusive, power hungry, big wig who doesn’t know how to treat people, more power to her. Kat Roberts is a reporter stuck writing fluff pieces. Ten years ago when Meg calls with a tip that causes harm to Kat, she makes it her personal mission to take down Meg. Now Meg is back and Kat knows she’s up to something and Kat wants to tell her story but things are not as clear as Kat believed. Meg might be my favorite “bad guy” ever in this well plotted, brilliant story of revenge and justice against men who treat women wrong. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from NetGalley.