3.5 stars. For what the topic of this book was about, you could definitely tell a man wrote it. That's not entirely a bad thing but when it comes to this subject matter, it always feels weird coming from a male author. Luckily, the author did a good job regardless of gender, I feel like he touched on some good topics and he wasn't cringy about it.

This book had such promise it just fell flat for me. It was told from multiple pov’s but it ended up feeling very redundant and confusing.

A brilliant read that had me engrossed right from the very start. This is a complete page turner that i couldn’t put down.

This book tackles a tough subject, but does it in a way that is both honest and suspenseful. I read this quickly and recommended it to my followers, but forgot to review here. Im definitely interested in reading more from this author. Thank you, as always, for the advanced copy.

Wow. I can’t believe how real this book felt. I just wish we knew what truly happen. We have her point of view and the guys point of view. What really happened.

This was my first book by this author and it did not disappoint. It showed all the heartwrenching vagaries of a rape victim taking her day in court and then having her entire life be put on trial. Writing from the juror's perspective was an interesting approach and I think it worked well. I will definitely be read more of his books!

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A different take on a courtroom drama!
As a huge legal thriller fan, i loved this audiobook!
It looks at a rape case and focuses on the jury deliberations, and the different accounts of the alleged victim and perpetrators of the same incident.
I loved the different narrators, and how each event is described differently by them. The question is, whose account do you believe, and whose account do the jury believe? The male narrators were at times difficult to separate, and I did frequently forget which characters were single or in a relationship.
Whilst I predicted the ending, I still loved it. That's a sign of a great book!
Very clever, well plotted, and wonderfully executed. This won't be my only David B. Lyons book!

h my! I can’t believe the trial is over.
This is the kind of book that envelopes you so completely, you don’t want it to end because you may or may not agree with the verdict. .

She Said, Three Said is split into two narratives, the jurors deliberating on the trial and the four main characters' version of events of that night. As you read/listen, you are following the trial through the eyes of the jurors but with an added window into what actually happened that night. The jurors can only speculate the chain of events from testimonies. We, the reader, hear the alternating voices stating their own version of what happened from those who were there. This aids in building suspense and gives each character a personal feel. We get to realize the differences between what has been shown in court and what actually happened on the night In question.

On trial are Jason, Zach and Li who are friends but all very different and it’s these differences that give the story its edge, as you hear the story from each character's point of view. Sabrina, the rape victim, Is interesting if not a bit mysterious. It's intriguing to watch her character unfold as you witness her version of the night of.


The jurors were also a mixed bunch as they tend to be. I liked that they were all but one called by their juror number rather than their names. You do find out a bit about each one… who they are and what they do, as they are discussing the case along with a level of anonymity, due their not being named except 1. The personality differences made for some tense arguments and power struggles which added to the drama.

The storyline is controversial and gripping as you wait to find out what the lawyers say happened that night and how the jury will decide. You, the reader, have inside information and get to decide how you would vote. Will you agree in the end?

She Said, Three Said will make you question your definition of what you consider is guilty and not guilty in terms of rape. David B. Lyons doesn't mind to expose the gray areas and provides statistics to back up the statements in his book and the actions of his characters.
Sabrina Doyle is a young woman who has been blessed with fantastic looks, but she has not been so lucky in love. After a professional footballer and his friends enchant her with a taste of attention, and a little too much wine, she claims she ended up in a situation in which she did not give consent. Twelve jurors lead the reader through an account of the night in question, and Zak, Jason, Li, and Sabrina give the reader a true look at the events as they happened.
As a woman, my heart went out to Sabrina, but I was committed to learning the truth of her claim. I wasn't as surprised at the ending as I was disappointed in the characters. Truly, it is a realistic book.
The audiobook had several voice talents for the characters, and each of them were believable and professional.
I recommend the book for mature readers, as the book contains sexually explicit scenes.

3.85⭐ rounded up for the audiobook

Rape is a tough topic to write about, especially when it's written by a male author, IMO. I thought he did an excellent job by not boring us with the court proceedings, but by giving the jurors a voice.

She ~ Sabrina is the victim. Three ~ Jason, Li and Zach are best mates with Jason being a famous footballer. These 3 have been friends for a while, so they have plenty of stories and secrets between them. Are they ones that always try to cover things up and are they doing so in this case or was it consensual? There's the unfortunate fact that alcohol was involved, which can make the situation sticky for all parties involved.

I appreciated that it was told by each of the main characters and, as an added bonus, by the jurors as they deliberated. Calling each other by their numbers was interesting.
Each chapter being timestamped really helped peel back the actions of the night through each of their eyes. In some instances this led to repetition, but I was still able to stay alert and remain engaged throughout.

8 hours and 6 mins. I am VERY happy that there were multiple narrators. Amy Creighton, Stephen Dalton, Jack Boylan, Patrick FitzSymons, and Sean Doyle did a wonderful job, although some had thick accents and I had to bump my listening from 2x to 1.75 at times.

Overall this was decent. I'm not sure I liked the ending though. This is my first time with this author and wouldn't mind reading/listening to his work again.

Thank you Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for this advance listener copy in exchange for my honest review.

I liked this book.... Until the end. I am so mad about the ending of this book that it kind of ruined the entire book for me. This was such a unique concept, but there could have been so many things done differently. First, I would have liked more of the trial and less of the jury deliberations. The core story of three men on trial for raping a woman was great. I really enjoyed that part of the book. But the ending was the worst. I won't divulge, but I believe that many readers will feel the same way.

There wasn't a likeable character in the bunch. I found Li likeable in the beginning, but that disappeared quickly. Sabrina was whiny and annoying. Jason was full of himself and Zach was just plain awful. It made it hard to connect with anyone, but judging from the ending, I believe that was the author's intent.

This was perhaps one of the most disappointing reads of the year. I can't stand it when the ending ruins a good book. If the ending was different, I would have rated this at 3.75 stars, but with that horrible ending, I have to go with 2 stars. The audio was okay. Not anything special. I liked the narrator for Sabrina, but not the narrator for Zach, Jason and Li or the narrator for the jury.

4.5 stars

Incredibly unique and powerful read. She said she was raped by a famous soccer player and his two mates. They said it was consensual. The book starts after the lawyers have presented their cases and 12 jurors have to decide the outcome. The narrative alternates between the jury deliberation and the night of the incident. It is told through the four main characters’ perspectives.

Trigger warning - this book might trigger some readers given the graphic details and subject matter.

The story was raw and emotional. It was told unapologetically and delved into the grey lines of sexual assault. All of the characters were brought to life. They were flawed, which made it easy to empathize and understand their behaviours, even while feeling strong emotions such as rage and incredulity.

I would love a sequel that follows the aftermath as the ending left me with more questions than answers.

The audio version included multiple narrators, each one doing a fabulous performance. They kept me fully engaged and wanting to keep listening.

Thank you to Dreamscape Audio and Netgalley for an advanced audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

"...Do not allow yourselves to be distracted by your own gender, by your own experiences, by anything other than the evidence provided in this very courtroom..."

Let's be real. Everything we do is influenced by our past, our personal experiences. In the very intense and introspective She Said, Three Said by thought provoking author David B. Lyons we start with day one of deliberations in a rape case. Beware of triggers before listening to this very realistic tale of a night gone horribly wrong.

Sabrina is beautiful but that leads to assumptions about her experiences. Jason is a sexy professional sports hero in his hometown. His best friend Zach is a jealous wanna be. Then there is in love with his girlfriend Li. He would do anything for Zach and Jason...and he has quite often.

The night they meet Sabrina at a bar is dissected by the jury. She has accused all three of rape. They vehemently deny it. They believe the sex was consensual. It's her word, their word and somewhere is the truth for the jury to figure out.

Told with a full cast, see hashtags in comments, this audiobook was like a story come to life. The emotions were so raw to the point that I cried at the end. We learn about the jurors, including one with an unknown connection to the three that I wish had played out more. There could have been a sort of divine intervention with this juror.

Kudos to the author for making me care, for making me unsure until the end. If I have one warning it's that I could not listen to this with no prejudice; with no gender. A rape story written by a man comes with its own preconceived notions. As a woman listening to it I come with my own beliefs; beginning with when a woman tells you , "No," you believe her.

I received a free copy of this audiobook from Dreamscape Media via #netgalley for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

This was a very interesting audio. I do feel a lot of trigger warnings are in this so if you are sensitive to abuse and rape I would not listen to . I did find this to be very repetitive but overall a decent listen . Would I recommend probably but not one of my favorites

Acknowledging the serious subject matter as well as real life statistics, I found this highly readable and relatable. 3.5 stars not rounding up (profanity and the link discussed below).

I had the audiobook and wish to recognize the narration: there were multiple narrators. Once I settled in, early on, I didn't notice. I was intently invested. They all did a good job.

Without spoiling, the title tells you how they plea. Lyons has chosen to write seamlessly the perspectives of the female, three males (one high-profile), and the jury room. Of which, I found the jury room the most interesting. Second to that would be the high-profile male's thinking and thought-processes.

There is a significant amount of profanity.

This was a fast read, and one I would like to comfortably discuss. The book will stay with me.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for accepting my request to read and review She Said, Three Said.

Of note, at the conclusion of the book, there is a note to find out further thoughts by the author follow a link given. I did not listen to the author's thoughts prior to my review. I do feel cheated as in click bait to receive the thoughts, I have to subscribe. I find it highly unlikely that this interview could not have been transcribed and placed in the book. (It's done every day.)

This story was told by the three alleged rapists, the woman who was allegedly raped, and the jurors who had to decide their fates. I've always wondered how cool it would be to be on jury duty, but after listening to this story I am apprehensive. Separating out one's feelings and only listening to the case that's being presented sounds hard. The fact that most rapes don't get reported because only a few women actually see justice is sad.

I'm sure what happened in this story can happen in real life. Perception is everything and it causes miscommunication, but in no way does that mean you can take advantage of someone. This book gave me chills, the last two-three chapters left me with my mind wandering and hoping that I never find myself in this same situation.

Great narration. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is a very interesting book. I like that it takes place in the deliberation of a rape case. You really learn what it’s like to be in the position of a juror. I also like that it takes you through the night of what happens. It just really made me think in a way that no other book has ever done. The only thing I didn’t like was that it didn’t tell you what happens at the end.

This book is well written and covers a subject matter that is difficult to discuss, but OMG I had a hard time with the ending. UGG. Read if you will but be aware that it is a slow count down to Rape.

This book was hard to listen to because of the subject matter but the writing and narration were so well done that I felt compelled to continue listening. The author did an amazing job at showing the different perspectives and understandings that each character had for the same 2-3 hours of time. I would definitely recommend this book and will be looking at past David B Lyons books to read.

So much to unpack with this one. Firstly, holy trigger warnings. Since one POV is that of the 12 jurors, the details of the rape are micro-analyzed. The other POVs are Sabrina and one for each male character who took part in her alleged rape.

Sabrina is a very one dimensional character. I didn’t like her at all. Every time she spoke she was talking about 1) how beautiful she is OR 2) how she wants to be a famous model. Literally, it was like listening to the girl in high school that everyone hated but hung out with because she was pretty. Gag.

The main male characters were Jason, a depressed, famous soccer player (you can’t forget he’s a “famous footballer” because it’s mentioned at least twice in every paragraph) whose career is on the decline. Zach, a total a**hole who slick talks women into sleeping with him; cheating on his wife every weekend. Then Li, a kinda dorky guy whose overly obsessed with his fiancée to be, Neive. Cue gag noises because all he talks about is how perfect their relationship is. Ok. We get it.

Once you weed through those things, the plot is great. The jury picks apart the actions of the subjects from their first encounter, through the evening and the events leading up to the rape. It was very insightful as to real rape trials and gave lots of true statistics.

I’d definitely recommend this audiobook, if you can handle the trigger warnings. The plot was great and fast based, if you can get past the annoying characters.