No One Needs to Know by Lindsay Cameron

UrbanMyth: It was lauded as an alternative to the performative, show-your-best-self platforms—an anonymous discussion board grouped by zip code. The residents of Manhattan’s exclusive Upper East Side disclosed it all, things they would never share with their friends or their spouses: secret bank accounts, steamy affairs, tidbits of juicy gossip. The same people who, as parents, go to astonishing lengths to ensure that their children gain admission to the most prestigious boarding schools and universities. So when a “hacktivist” group breaks into the forum and exposes the real identity of each poster, the repercussions echo down Park Avenue with a force that none could have anticipated.

And someone ends up dead.

Is the murderer Heather, the outsider who would do anything to get her daughter into the elite’s good graces and into their even better schools? Norah, the high-powered executive failing to balance work with the emotional responsibilities of motherhood? Or Poppy, whose perfect-on-the-outside façade conceals more than her share of secrets?

Each of them has something to hide. Each of them will do anything to keep secrets hidden. And each of them just might kill to protect their own.

Not too many likable characters here but I didn’t care because the book was so clever and well done! Lindsay is definitely an author to watch.

Out on May 9

This was so good and entertaining! Thrilling and kept me turning the pages. I love a book like this! Highly recommend.

4.5 overall!

This book was JUICY and I loved every page of it. A mix between Gossip Girl and reality tv, it was like a train wreck that you couldn’t look away from in the best possible way. I was hooked from the start with this book and didn’t want to put it down needing to know what everybody’s secrets were. I loved the little pages from UrbanMyth sprinkled in and didn’t guess who the killer was. Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves trash tv about the rich with a killer mixed in.

I loved the adult Gossip Girl vibes of this one, and it definitely kept me on edge. I was expecting some sort of last twist at the end that never came, but it was still a good book that kept me engaged and wanting to keep reading. I’ll definitely check out this author’s other books. 4/5 stars.

Thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Bantam for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book is set to be published on May 9, 2023.

I really enjoyed this book!major gossip girl vibes! Solid 3.5 star! I loved the mystery and the not knowing part of this book! I haven’t read a thriller/ mystery this good in a while. The reason I rated it lower is because it was predictable. Overall enjoyable read!!!

Definitely a page turner! Three wealthy, Upper East Side Manhattan moms with three entirely different approaches to parenting. Their worlds collide after a cyberbullying incident following a super exclusive dance that their children attended. A very juicy, scandalous read that reminded me a bit of Big Little Lies.

Review:
I feel like this was a combination of so many shows that I couldn't truly decide if I liked it or not. There's some Gossip Girl in there along with Only Murders in the Building and some pieces or a few different thriller/mystery movies. The muliple POVs on this threw me off a bit until I could get further into the story and keep everyone separate.
Overall, this story was interesting with some unique aspects and it would make a great beach read far removed from city life.

Synopsis:
It was all confidential. Right up to the moment when it wasn’t.
UrbanMyth: It was lauded as an alternative to the performative, show-your-best-self platforms—an anonymous discussion board grouped by zip code. The residents of Manhattan’s exclusive Upper East Side disclosed it all, things they would never share with their friends or their spouses: secret bank accounts, steamy affairs, tidbits of juicy gossip. The same people who, as parents, go to astonishing lengths to ensure that their children gain admission to the most prestigious boarding schools and universities. So when a “hacktivist” group breaks into the forum and exposes the real identity of each poster, the repercussions echo down Park Avenue with a force that none could have anticipated.
And someone ends up dead.
Is the murderer Heather, the outsider who would do anything to get her daughter into the elite’s good graces and into their even better schools? Norah, the high-powered executive failing to balance work with the emotional responsibilities of motherhood? Or Poppy, whose perfect-on-the-outside façade conceals more than her share of secrets?
Each of them has something to hide.
Each of them will do anything to keep secrets hidden.
And each of them just might kill to protect their own.

This book has major gossip girl vibes and splashes of mystery. I did enjoy parts of this book. This follows more of the parents than is does the children but over all a solid read.

'No One Needs to Know' is a multi-POV about three different types of wealthy women living in the Upper East Side of Manhattan with the same end goal - to get their children into prestigious schools, no matter the cost. When you have that much money and privilege, you're bound to have secrets. The elitists of the UES confess to their darkest secrets on an anonymous forum that gets hacked and all their secrets get leaked. As their lives begin to unravel, the women try everything in their power to keep their secrets hidden. But to what extent?

I would not consider this book to be a thriller, but suspenseful...YES! So much so that I sped through reading it just to find out who killed who, and why. This was my first Lindsay Cameron book and it will not be my last. If you are looking for a quick suspense novel and love "Pretty Little Liars' and "Gossip Girl', you'll really enjoy this book.

Thank you NetGalley, Random House and Lindsay Cameron for the eARC.

I enjoyed this one. It was a little over the top but in an enjoyable way, largely because of the very easy and engaging writing style. I was drawn in early on, and even when the neuroses were at their most intense, I still enjoyed the ride. The resolution was tidy but somehow not inappropriate or even unexpected - even though I didn't see it coming (if that mashes any sense). This was a pleasant vacation read, full of enough secrets and lies and misdirection to hold my interest from the first pages through to the bitter end.

Calling all Gossip Girl fans, I found a book for you! “No One Needs to Know,” is about moms on the Upper East Side who love to use the website, Urban Myth. Urban Myth is a site where you can reveal any of your secrets anonymously, and wow is it juicy! It’s a great source of entertainment until someone hacks the site and makes public who said everything. What ensues is quite dramatic, with a missing man, and, of course, lots of scandal.

The book is told from a few POV’s, but really focuses on three women. Heather, the outsider try hard mom, who will do anything to get her daughter into the best schools. Wealthy Poppy, a mom who has it all, but is in a loveless marriage, and Norah, the working mom, whose husband goes missing.

I loved this read! It was fast paced, and so fun. The end was also wild, but believable! Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the ARC of this book!

When the tea gets a little too hot, these gossipy Upper East Side Moms fall apart and turn on each other. It’s deliciously naughty and will definitely be the guilty pleasure read of the Summer!

I could not put this book down! I loved the characters, the secrets, the NYC private school setting, and the plot; it was all pretty exciting. Heather, Poppy, and Norah all have secrets, and when the popular neighborhood forum gets hacked, all their secrets are exposed. If you're looking for a thriller set in the uber-competitive NYC private school scene, this book is for you!

An engaging, twisty thriller that kept me on my toes! This was my first book by the author and it won't be my last!

I really enjoyed Lindsay Cameron’s “Just One Look” and was excited to be able to read a galley of her newest book. “No One Needs to Know” was Gossip Girl for adults: UES socialites, backstabbing, cheating, and drama. It was a quick, easy, decent read. I felt like the short chapters and the various intertwined mysteries made for a really fast read. I liked the alternative viewpoints, but none of the characters were likeable. This story is a fast-paced race to untangle the web of clues surrounding the disappearance. A wealthy resident of Manhattan’s Upper East Side goes missing after anonymous posts made by the residents have been hacked and culprits revealed. The story is told by Norah, Poppy, and Heather, all mothers of students in a very competitive market for boarding schools. I found it somewhat odd that the “hacktivist” event referenced in the book’s blurb, which I thought would be a catalyst for much of the story, didn’t occur until almost 2/3 of the way through. At that point, you’re looking forward to the chaos because hardly anyone is likable and anyone that hides behind anonymity yet posts online for all to see deserves to be outed. The best part of the hack was how anyone could search the site by email address to see if someone ever posted and if they did, you would see every post they made. I do wish they added a follow-up chapter or two on the rest of the characters, as the ending did seem somewhat abrupt. I would recommend this to my fellow readers. You won’t want to put it down! I think that this would make a great limited series for a streamer or a cable channel. Thank you to Lindsay Cameron, Netgalley, and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for an e-arc in exchange for my thoughts. I do look forward to seeing what Lindsay writes next.

This book took me almost a month to read. It was a extremely slow burn thriller. I thought this book was misplaced in the genre when I requested it. I couldn’t tell if it was a thriller until 60%

Parents on the Manhattan Upper East Side are ruthless. They will do anything to get their kids into the best and I mean anything.
When I website goes up that anyone can post anonymously things start to blow up.

Where is the thriller? Well it’s about 60-65% into the book. I had to keep putting the book down and read something that isn’t about a bunch of housewives. When it hit that 60 mark it started to get interesting and I stuck to it. You did very well with the ending twist. I did not see it coming which is why I gave it 3⭐️

my interest in Cameron’s work was piqued last year when i really enjoyed Just One Look, and this one was also a really fun time. I’m a sucker for thrillers about rich families so it was perfect for my taste - think Robyn Harding books - and I flew through this in less than 24 hours. we follow 3 narrators (none really that likeable) as they do everything they can to ensure their kids get into a prestigious high school.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! This book reminded me of a mix between Big Little Lies x Gossip Girl. It’s set in New York— and I LOVE books set in the city.🗽 Upper East Side parents are trying their hardest to get their children into an elite private school, and everyone has secrets they would hate to get exposed. Not a spoiler because it’s right in the description: they do, and it’s a lot of fun.

Took off a star and a half because while I enjoyed it, it was definitely a very slow burn. There also are a lot of characters that get introduced (who do all end up contributing to the larger story) but it’s hard to keep track of them. I ultimately loved digging into each of their motives into why they do what they do.

It wasn’t my absolute favorite but I had fun figuring out where it was going and would say it’s definitely worth picking up! It comes out on May 9.

Upper East Side mothers, kids, and competition. Cheating spouses and anonymous internet confessions. Overall, this novel seemed to have it all on the surface, but it seemed to be lacking something. Maybe it was the ending leaving something to be desired, or the mention of school drama with kids that never fully resolved. Overall, it was a quick read and I enjoyed it, but feel like there’s room for improvement.

The dog-eat-dog world of New York's high society includes those at the top who are trying to maintain their position and those just a few rungs down the ladder of success who are trying to reach new heights of social standing. Having your child attend the right private school, the right clubs and excel at various sports, clubs and music takes a toll on the parents both emotionally and financially. When a "ladder climbing" mother's daughter is targeted on social media she will stop at nothing to get revenge on those who would ruin her daughter's chances of achieving that which she herself could not. But would she resort to murder? When the local "chat app" gets hacked and everyone's formerly anonymous postings are now traceable, it appears that more than one woman wanted Bennett Stillman to disappear; the question is, "Which one of them actually did it?" Weaving background stories into the narratives of her circle of exclusive private school mothers, author Cameron gives us a glimpse into the lives of New York's upper crust. Alternating chapters give readers each woman's viewpoint on one another and the world in which they live.