How far will you go to protect your family? Priya and Kavi's parents die in an accident, and Priya has to support them financially. Kavi becomes a little wild and soon Priya has to clean up her messes. Good solid read.

Priya works as a janitor and takes care of her younger sister Kavi. Kavi was out of control with partying until a tragic accident happened one night. Now they are being threatened with letters in the mail, and the sender doesn't want money. They want something much worse and the major question of the book is: will Priya risk it all for her sister even if it means she has to keep a dangerous secret?
I liked how the three women in the book had such a close bond with one another. This book made you think you knew what was going to happen, onyl to have it go in a completely different direction. Overall it was a great book and I would recommend it. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.

I was enticed with this story from the start the author has written a gripping plot. I loved the stalker vibes and the domestic thriller.

Aside from that it’s pure escapism and I loved the characters, though sometimes I found them infuriating at times, but it all comes together and they’re well developed and their actions make sense as the story goes on.

This was truly a gripping psychological thriller. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the story is set in an Indian society, exploring those themes of male dominance and class struggles. It captures your attention from beginning to end, making you wonder how far the protagonist is willing to go and how much she's willing to sacrifice to protect her sister.
The relationship between the protagonist and her sister is one that I was really looking forward to seeing the end of and it does conclude on a realistic note. The book does not shy away from the harsh realities of life and the abuse the characters suffer give us a better understanding of their mindset and choices to make them relatable.
Overall, the ending was satisfying and the book as a whole was very memorable with unpredictable twists and turns. One thing I found quite interesting was the fact that it ended in the same place it started. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for something thrilling but also introspective.

This book was well written with a compelling and engaging storyline and well developed characters. It was gripping right from the start and kept me interested all the way through. Twisty and unpredictable and kept me guessing.

This is a well-written suspenseful story about Priya's efforts to protect her younger sister Kavi. I was expecting the usual twisty psychological thriller but there was more to this story and the setting in India highlighted cultural issues of male dominance and subservience of women.

Aside from the good writing, well developed characters, intense plot, and many shocking twists, this story shows a lot of Indian culture which I very much appreciated. A darn good thriller.

Her Perfect Lie by M. J. Ambil.
Would you commit a crime to save your sister?
Brilliant read. Twisty and tense. Great story. Likeable characters. Apart from Mahesh. 5*.

Would you commit a crime to save your sister?
Priya could have any job in Bengaluru's prestigious hotel industry, but she chooses to slave away as a janitor. She doesn't deserve the high class life - not after what she did ten years ago.
Orphaned at a young age, she always had to take care of her younger sister, Kavi. But Kavi never wanted to play by the rules. She ran with the fast crowd until all the crazy nights partying ended tragically with one terrible incident.
Now, struggling to piece together their shattered lives, Priya gets a letter in the mail.
Someone is watching their every move.
Their mysterious stalker doesn't want money.
They don't want answers. What they want is much, much worse.
Will Priya risk everything to protect her sister, even if it means she has to keep a dangerous secret? Or will the watcher in the shadows finally make the women pay the ultimate toll...

What a thrilling and gripping read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.

I was provided an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. This is my own honest voluntary review.

Her Perfect Lie by M. J. Ambil is an emotional rollercoaster ride. Set in India, it shows the struggles women face everyday living in a male dominated society. Priya will do anything to protect her younger sister Kavi. She risks everything for her including her own freedom. Then she finds out they are being watched. Who is after them? Pryia hatches a plan to earn enough money to send Kavi to an American college so she can get her away from a very dangerous man. But can she do it in time to save Kavi? She drags her best friends into it and puts all their lives in danger. This story shows the cultural differences that plague the lives of women in India. There is male dominance and domestic violence in this psychological thriller.

I’d like to thank Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the free eARC of this story.

From the very first page, Her Perfect Lie takes you on a twisty journey that shows the power of family. Priya works tirelessly to help her sister Kavi reach her best potential. When Priya realizes that her sister is in a dangerous situation with a former lover, she immediately begins to work on a plan to help her sister stay safe and achieve her dreams. Set in India, this story shows the cultural dynamics that influence the lives of women such as Priya and Kavi. I enjoyed following Priya's journey and the twists and turns she encountered along the wa.y.

Thank you to Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the ARC of this story. I will be posting this review to Goodreads when the book is available to rate and shelve!

Priya could have any job in bengaluru’s prestigious hotel industry, but she chooses to slave away as a janitor, she doesn’t deserve the high class life not after what she did ten years ago.
Orphaned at a young age, she always had to take care of her younger sister, Kavi. But Kavi never wanted to play by the rules, she ran with the fast crowd until all the crazy nights partying ended tragically with one fatal mistake.
Now struggling to piece together their shattered lives, Priya gets a letter in the mail.
Someone is watching their every move.
Their mysterious stalker doesn’t want money.
They don’t want answers, what they want is much, much worse.
Will Priya risk it all to protect a sister with a dark secret, or will the watcher in the shadows finally make the women pay the ultimate toll.
Wow I couldn’t put it down really gripping read totally recommend
Thank You NetGalley and ARC Provided By Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op