This one was alright, a lot of unlikeable characters, but fast paced and enjoyable enough. I’ve already forgotten the details though, so not memorable.

Get ready to have your world turned upside down with "So I Lied" by Chelsea Ichaso! This isn't just a book; it's a high-stakes game of deception, where every truth is a lie waiting to be unraveled. Ichaso masterfully crafts a web of intrigue so intricate and compelling that you’ll be hooked from the very first page, desperately trying to separate fact from fiction.

The story unfolds with a delicious sense of mystery, each chapter peeling back another layer of carefully constructed falsehoods. The characters are shrouded in secrets, their motivations as slippery as shadows in the night. You'll find yourself questioning everything, everyone, as the tension mounts and the stakes get higher. Ichaso’s writing is sharp and electrifying, pulling you into a world where trust is a luxury no one can afford.

"So I Lied" is a masterclass in suspense, a thrilling rollercoaster of twists and turns that will leave you breathless. The atmosphere is thick with anticipation, and the sense of impending danger is palpable. This is a book that will keep you guessing until the very last moment, and even then, you might find yourself wondering if you’ve truly discovered the truth. If you crave a read that will challenge your perceptions and keep you on the edge of your seat, "So I Lied" is an absolute must-read. Prepare to be captivated, thrilled, and utterly deceived.

"𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆. 𝑰 𝒅𝒐. 𝑰 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒔. 𝑰'𝒗𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆."

Special thanks to @chelseaichaso @amazonpublishing & @netgalley for the #gifted eARC.

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𝙈𝙔 𝙍𝙀𝙑𝙄𝙀𝙒:
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This is my 2nd @chelseaichaso book and I love her writing. This one gave me so many character thoughts that run rampant in my brain:
Valentina and magnus , super creeptastic.
Helen and Paul seem to be oblivious and living their best life running this b&b
Jocelyn- bitch full of herself
Cadence - anxious and terrified to challenge Jocelyn.
Rowan - along for the ride

This starts out slow for the first third then really starts to pick up w the creepy vibes from the traveling couple.
Next thing you know I'm like holding my blanket to my chin, trying to remember to breathe. So unputdownable and bingeable.

DID NOT SEE THAT ENDING COMING
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𝙋𝙐𝘽 𝘿𝘼𝙔:
January 28, 2025

ℚ𝕆𝕋𝔻❓️⁉️❓️ Have you ever traveled abroad? Any creepy tourist vibes you got? Anywhere you'll never travel again?

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This was such a quick read. I was so disappointed in how easily I guessed all of the plot twists. Also I didn’t care for a single character which made it less enjoyable as well.

This book was good! I liked it but didn’t love it. I definitely see potential in it and look forward to seeing what else the author does.

I finished this book in one day because I just could not stop reading! This was my first book by this author and I will definitely be checking out her others.

It was a twisty thriller that had me audibly gasping because I couldn’t believe some of the twists. This was definitely a book about toxic friendships and it was a little scary to think about.

I really enjoyed So I Lied. It was full of drama, mystery, suspense, betrayal, and crazy twists.

Chelsea writing style drew me in immediately, I couldn't put it down, I read it in one sitting.
The storyline was compelling and complex. It kept me guessing the whole way through. I definitely didn't see the twists coming at all.

I liked Rowan and Cady straight away, but I took a lot longer to warm to Jocelyn. I loved that the story was told from the three ladies' perspectives.
This is the first book I've read from Chelsea Ichaso, but it definitely won't be the last.

I highly recommend it.

4 stars from me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Netgalley, Thomas & Mercer, and Chelsea Ichaso for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Special thank you to NetGalley, Chelsea Ichaso and
Thomas & Mercer for an ARC of this incredibly twisty thriller. Although I initially found it difficult keeping track of the characters and did not feel totally engaged, this completely changed around the middle of the book. Things just continued to spiral and the twists did not stop twisting! I was pleasantly surprised. Very much enjoyed this book and I would recommend to others.

This book lost me around the middle but pulled me back in near the middle. I loved the unreliable narrators and the plot twist at the end. If you’re a fan of Chelsea Ichaso’s other books this will definitely need to be on your TBR List.

Toxic friendships in all its glory! I think all women can relate to this story; however, it takes this dark turn that the ending is not at all what you think. I would not say this was my not my favorite mystery. Women can be so mean, and yet we still want to be friends with toxic ones. Sometimes we feel like there is no escape till it all comes crumbling down and you can't breathe.

Three friends, one getting married, so girls trip one last time before she walks down the aisle. Each one has their secrets, buried and where they would like to keep them. Then everything goes wrong on the trip, including mystery couple who seems to want the friends to turn on each other. Is it all in their heads or is there something more to it?

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for copy of the book for my honest review.

really good mystery with the friends and keeping secrets . this book kept me on my toes. I didn't expect so many twists.

The story follows a young woman caught in a web of deception and danger after a lie spirals out of control. Ichaso masterfully builds tension, skillfully intertwining suspense with character development. The protagonist's journey of self-discovery amidst chaos adds depth to the narrative, making her relatable and compelling.

If you're looking for a thriller that'll keep you guessing, this book is definitely for you! A whirlwind of suspense, adventure, and emotional drama, you're constantly questioning what you think you know and everyone's motives. I was not prepared for the shocking twist this story takes! The dual timeline builds suspense around the unreliable characters and their motives. This thriller is truly unputdownable!

I had a hard time tracking this story between all the characters. I couldn't keep each person straight, and it made the overall plot hard to follow.

The book was so good told for the point of view of three best friends on a girls trip to wales. The twistes were great

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this eARC. All opinions are my own.

Twisty YA level thrillers are my guilty pleasure and Chelsea Ichaso typically delivers the best lately. This wasn’t one of my favorite novels by Chelsea Ichaso.

The alternate view points threw me off a few times because I was forgetting who was who. It is a quick read but ended up being predictable. The plot twists were easy to see coming in this one.

This book definitely kept me glued to my chair. It’s told from the three main characters povs and a now timeline. There was character or two I was hoping was dead and definitely wanted to murder myself. Parts of the characters/plot was a little over the top. But the plot twists and mystery aspect is too good to put down!

I do have to admit it wasn’t my favorite book by this author, but the book is a good read and worth purchasing.

Thanks to net galley and Chelsea Ichaso for this ARC book!

This book had a good premise and was a great YA thriller. I found it to be on the lighter side as is typical with YA thrillers and was just what I was looking for. It is told in multiple POV’s which worked well for this book. I think lovers of the thriller genre and especially YA thrillers will enjoy this one!

3 friends go on vacation. 2 come back.

Sounds like the perfect premise for a book. While it was a great, quick read I did have some problems with it.

It got .... confusing at points. Also if you're going to do different povs I want them to feel and sound different. I don't want to feel like I'm reading the same person's pic over and over.

Really these were my 2 biggest issues otherwise it was a decent book that I would recommend since it was entertaining and fast.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. The opinions written are completely honest and my own.

Great suspenseful story with tons of twist and turns that kept me invested in their story.

The only thing I truly dislike about this book was that there were multiple narratives, but the characters were very similar. I got confused more then once.