I really enjoyed this book and it’s my first read from this author. There were five different point of views in this book regarding Kat and I loved that because it displayed how each individual that knew her views her. The story starts from when she’s a child and how her dad viewed her growing up as a mischievous kid, a troubled teen, and then a complex young women, whose accused of poisoning multiple men at her job. You get a look from her dad, best friend, ex lover, lawyer and a reporter regarding if they think she did it or not. Up until the end of the book I was still deciding myself if she was or was not guilty of the murders. I love a whodunnit kind of suspenseful read so this was a fun read hands down. Definitely cannot wait to check out more from this author. I only took a star away bc it got a bit repetitive in some areas but I loved the mystery and short chapters overall. Very thankful for my a complimentary copy of this story in exchange for my honest review.

Nicci Cloke's "Her Many Faces" is an absolutely gripping, five-star legal / psychological thriller. I devoured this book in one sitting. I was captivated by the central mystery: Is Katherine Cole, a young waitress on trial for murder, truly a killer? So that's all good, but not a surprising through line. What was really unique was how Katherine's teenage browse history and obsession with a fictional conspiracy site called The Rabbit Hole shows online footprints can be weaponized in a courtroom.

The short, taut chapters and multi-perspective narrative kept me utterly hooked, alternating between five narrators. The structure was really impressive. The ending was 100 percent satisfying.

Outlier opinion! I'm not sure if I gave up too soon, given all the 4 and 5 star reviews, but the author's novel approach of telling the story of Kat and her crime through the vantage point of several men in her life (father, best friend, lawyer, etc) didn't really work for me. I found the pacing slow and struggled to feel invested.

Thanks to the publisher for the ARC.

Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke (book cover is in image) is a multiple POV mystery about Katherine Cole accused of murder. Told from the perspective of her father, a childhood friend, a lover, her lawyer and journalist, we learn about Katherine and the events that lead to the murder.

I had the pleasure of having the ALC and the eARC and found it very easy to switch between the book and audiobook. The cast of narrators did a fabulous job of narrating the story giving each character a distinctive voice. I recommend this book to those who like multiple POV mysteries with unreliable narrators.

Thank you @harperaudio, @williammorrowbooks, and @netgalley for the opportunity to listen to this ALC and read this ARC. All opinions are my own.

Pub Date: Jul 15 2025
Rating: 4 Stars

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I’m normally not a fan of more than a two or maybe three narrators. It makes a book too hard to follow, to keep track of perspectives, but I can’t imagine Nicci Cloke’s Her Many Faces being told any different than it was, from her father, her one childhood friend, her hook-up guy, her lawyer, and a columnist looking to maybe spin her story into a book. The last chapter in Katie’s own voice is what sealed Her Many Faces as a five-star read though. It wraps it up in just the right way., with a jaw-dropping reveal.

This is a 3.5-star book for me. Having the men in her life share their thoughts and memories about her past and present didn't completely work for me. Going back and forth halted the tension and pace at times. This is a character-based book with short chapters and quicker pace despite the form of storytelling. I liked it, but it was more middle of the road rating-wise. I recommend it for those who want a character-based, quick read with alternating POVs.

5 stars-This book will be on my best of 2025 list!

They say that there is your perspective, my perspective, and somewhere in between lies the truth. A 22 year old waitress and an exclusive club is accused of poisoning 4 rich and powerful men. In this novel we have the story of 5 men is Katie’s life who all have seen a different side of her, her lawyer, her father, her lover, her friend, and a journalist covering the story. Each chapter you read the truth gets a little fuzzier and you wonder…did she do it? I loved this fresh take on a thriller! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc!

4.5-5⭐️ When a young woman is arrested and tried for the poisoning of four wealthy and influential members of an elite private club in London, the men in her life will tell her story— through their eyes. She is a daughter, client, and lover; but is she a monster or a victim? Who is the real Katherine Cole? The truth lies somewhere between their five perspectives.

I must admit I was influenced to read this book by my Goodreads friends, as more and more began to hype up this book I had never heard of. Sure enough, these rave reviews were right on the money. Part psychological thriller, part legal procedural, this is one banger of a book from start to finish. The format of the story is very unique, going back and forth between the five men who feel they know Katherine best, allowing the reader to spot the inconsistencies and truths, alongside those investigating, until the final truth is revealed. And trust me, you won’t be disappointed.

🎧 This book is absolutely fabulous on audio, narrated by an entire cast. However, going back and forth between so many perspectives, I found it difficult to follow along without the text in front of me. And yet, without the audio, you miss the performative nature a full cast audio can bring. I’d recommend an immersive read if possible, and if not, sticking to the physical or ebook for the best reading experience.

Read if you like:
▪️psychological thrillers
▪️unique storytelling
▪️legal procedurals
▪️bingy reads
▪️character-driven stories
▪️author Kia Abdullah

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Thank you William Morrow and Harper Audio for the gifted copies.

This will go down as one of my favorite books of 2025! 🏆

Kit Kat, Katherine, KC, Wild Kat, Killer Kate - who is the real Katherine Cole?

When four of the wealthiest men in the world are poisoned at an exclusive club only for the most elite clients it appears that 22 year old waitress Katherine Cole is to blame as she was the only one with access to the Voltaire room all evening.

But not everything is what it seems and I will say no more than that. 🤐

One of my favorite things about this novel is the structure in which it was written. We get five perspectives from five different people that have known Katherine throughout her life providing insight into her character and how they saw her through their eyes. Short, snappy, chapters had me flipping the pages like a madwoman. I admit I did guess the culprit correctly but that in no way detracted from my reading experience.

This was intricately woven, well written, and juicy beyond belief. This is the first book in a long while that held me so captivated and for that: ALL THE STARS!!!

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for my complimentary copy.

Her Many Faces follows Katie, a young woman accused of murdering four wealthy businessmen at the elite club where she waitresses. Katie's story is told wholly in the perspective of the men in her life (save for the first and last chapters), namely her father, a journalist, her lawyer, her best friend, and a man she had a complicated romantic relationship with. Without Katie's interiority, we are left to make our own assumptions about her character through the eyes of these men. Some, like her father believe in her innocence, while the journalist conjures up compelling, exploitative headlines about her that deem her guilty and that he knows will sell.

I found this structure very compelling and unique. Barring the reader from Katie's inner monologue not only adds to the mystery of the story but reminds me of how our society sensationalizes women accused of doing horrible things. In many of the criminal cases that hold public interest, the person on trial is often a relatively attractive, white woman. For some reason, this kind of person does not fit our stereotypes of what a criminal looks like. Often, these stories turn from simple human interest to obsession without even knowing anything real or personal about the person on trial. While the perspectives of these men do tell us some information about Katie, we are perpetually held at arm's length from truly knowing or understanding her character and the things she is capable of doing.

I also liked the short chapters in this story. It was a very easy, engaging read. That being said, I found the payoff to be underwhelming. I was hoping for a twist or grand reveal that would have either subverted or reinforced reader expectations. Unfortunately, I didn't feel like the ending was truly earned. I still enjoyed this book though and would recommend it to fans of mystery or legal thrillers.

3.5/5 stars.

Oooo, twisty twisty! This was such a unique way to tell a story about a singular woman and not use her POV- it’s very rare that I would want it solely done by men but it truly works in this novel! The POVs, paired with the time jumps, allowed for so much suspense. The way it’s written, it was hard to tell who was telling the truth & what actually happened. It had a ton of topical plot lines that really elevated the story. I highly recommend it!

This book had a unique take on narrative. A woman wrongly accused, as perceived by five of the men in her life (and in her father's chapters, we also learn about how her mother and brothers saw her). For her part, Katie gives very little away, making enigmatic facial gestures that her lawyer can't interpret. We see the growth of Katie's character over time, but we also see her lack of change. She's a tease, a troublemaker whose motives may or may not be justified, and may be harming her on defense.

Although most of the books I read have multiple POVs, I had a really hard time getting into this one. I'm not sure if it's because of the lack of initial background on the person narrating each chapter, the first-person POVs, or a confusion over some of the characters (Conrad and Max). I also thought her lawyer was a female until he was referred to as Mr. 95% of the way through (he was referenced as Mr. one time earlier on, but I missed it). Not that it made a difference to the plot, but just something that I would have read with a different voice in my head.

The ending leaves a question in the reader's mind.

Is Katie a likable character or not? You decide!

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for an advance reader's copy.

This is a uniquely structured thriller about a young woman named Katie Cole, who is on trial for the murder of four men. The crime takes place at the beginning of the book followed by alternating perspectives of Katherine’s life as seen by her father, her friend, her lover, her lawyer, and a journalist. It took a few chapters to get a good grasp on the storyline, but once it took hold, I couldn’t read it fast enough!

Whether you saw her as Kit-Kat, K.C., Wildcat, Katherine, or Killer Kate, you got a glimpse into what the suspect was capable of but who was the true Katie? This was a gripping page-turner full of twists, rumors of past deeds, and court proceedings that focused on the accountability of potential witnesses as well as the victims. Each chapter released a little more insight into all parties involved which flipped my earlier predictions upside down! I loved how everything tied together for a satisfying conclusion!

"𝑨 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒌𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆."

Special thanks to @williammorrow @nikkicloke & @netgalley for the #gifted eARC.

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This book had me entranced. The way this was written was *chef's kiss*. I loved the short chapters and the multiple POVs. When I say the table of contents I was intimidated with how many POVs there were but it worked so well, and they were easy to follow. This one was also SUPER fast-paced, I think I read it in 2 sittings.

Katherine, Kate, Kit, KC, Wildcat plus many other versions of her name, is on trial for k!lling 4 very prominent men. Poisoning being the weapon ☣️. Was this payback, crime of opportunity, or just down right crazy?

This one has been all over booksta lately so I had to jump in, and it does not disappoint!

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Thank you to William Morrow via Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book kept me very interested and I liked the idea of seeing the characters development through different points of view. I especially loved the twist it wasn’t something I saw coming. I liked this authors writing style. I liked the court room drama aspect too. I think I would have loved to see her brother’s POV, but the views we did see were well done. Will be looking for more of this authors books in the future.

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HER MANY FACES
BY NICCI CLOKE

What a unique way to lay out your story…let someone else tell it:

● Your Dad John
● Your best friend Gabe
● Your “ex boyfriend” Conrad
● Your attorney Tarun
● A crime reporter Max

Who is giving us the true bits and pieces of Kate Coleman also called:

● Kit Kat
● K.C.
● Wild Kat
● Katherine
● Killer Kate

There are 4 men…all wealthy …all influential …all poisoned …all quite dead

Back and forth between childhood and Age 22 who knows the most information, who knows the correct information, who might be making up information or
framing Kate Coleman for the murder of 4 men?

I ● CAN'T ● TELL ● YOU ● IT ● WOULD ● BE ● A ● SPOILER

This part thriller part intense court room drama of course has it's requisite twist but this one is big and it is wound really tight before it unwinds.

For those of you who like to read short chapters, fast paced and compelling stories, enjoy a book that tangles things with a conspiracy theory…this is a book for you.

I am recommending you read this exciting novel and I certainly will be reading more of Nicci Cloke's work.

Thank you to author Nicci Cloke, her publisher Harper Collins and NetGalley for the advanced copy of Her Many Faces
WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY SINCERE APOLOGIES FOR BEING LATE WITH MY REVIEW. I HAD A MEDICAL TREATMENT AND SUFFERED SYMPTOMS THAT HELD ME BACK FROM FINISHING BY PUB DATE.

HER MANY FACES was a very unique book about the different perspectives of 5 men who know Katherine Cole, a woman on trial for murder. Each of the voices was very strong and it was easy to follow the story.

This was such a fun read and I absolutely flew through it. I genuinely had no idea where the ending was going, in the best possible way. I loved Nicci Cloke’s writing and plan to read more of her works! Definitely pick this one up!!

Thank you to Nicci Cloke, William Morrow and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review!

After 4 wealthy and influential men are poisoned at an ultra exclusive member's only club called The March House, 22 year old Katie Cole is arrested for murder. As a waitress for the powerful men, Katie had the opportunity to serve them the poisoned drinks. But what could her motive be? As Katie's life is dissected and combed through, her obsession with a forum called The Rabbit Hole comes to light. The Rabbit Hole is rife with rumors and conspiracy theories and it seems that Katie took quite an interest in some of them. As the case builds against Katie, we are introduced to the five men in her life that all know a different side of her. Her father, a reporter that is covering the case, a former lover, a friend, and her lawyer. Out of all of these men, who knows the real Katie Cole?

I really liked the idea of this book. Taking one character and deconstructing her into the versions that the 5 different narrators know her as worked really well. While I did end up enjoying this book, it took a little while to get used to the style and voice of the characters. I know that with the multiple POVs, a foundation needs to be setup and the characters all need to be introduced, but it felt a bit slowed down. I really liked the idea of how the truth can be manipulated as well as how a woman's story can so easily be rewritten by the men around her. The courtroom mystery aspect allows bias, memory, and motive to be peeled back and how it also leaves the reader unsure about who to trust. Overall, if you are looking for a uniquely structured thriller about control, perception, and identity, definitely pick Her Many Faces up!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Nicci Cloke, and William Morrow for this ARC!! Publication date was July 15th 2025.

Whoa! This was such a different and unique story. I will admit it took me a bit to get used to the multiple POV style- but once I did, it really took off for me!

Katherine Cole is arrested for the murders of 4 wealthy men. She is a waitress at the upscale March Club, and the owner Lucien always has her waitress his private dinners. She is caught running from the club, and when apprehended she says, "They deserved it."

The story is told through the perspectives of 5 men in her life. Each perspective shows a different side of Katherine's character, but the reader soon realizes that these perceptions are skewed based on the teller's own bias/relationship with Katherine. Each man has a different name for her. As the story unfolds, we see her as a sweet daughter, lover, dangerous girl, client and victim.

The story unfolds with narratives from past and present. We get to see all sides of Katherine, but never hear her voice until the end. Information is dropped in small bits from the different men, and when it came together I thought it was fantastic. I never even thought about this- yet it made perfect sense- and all the clues were there if you paid attention.

I felt all feelings for Katherine,: anger, embarrassment, suspicion, empathy. It is a talented writer who can write the story this way and still let the reader come to understand the main character. Although we only hear from Katherine's POV at the very end, it is effective. To have had her telling part of the story throughout the book would have taken much of the intrigue away- and we probably would not have gotten to see a fuller picture of who she is.

In some ways it reminded me a bit of Amy Tintera's Listen for the Lie- which I loved! This is a very intriguing, page turning, twisty tale that I stayed up way too late reading!!

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for this free copy of "Her Many Faces."

So, so, so good page-flipper! Edge of your seat thriller that had must-read elements for me!

Katherine is accused of murder and five men tell their version of her story, but what actually happened? And what are they hiding?

Suspenseful courtroom drama and murder mystery told in a gripping format of alternating the five men's perspectives based on their histories with Katherine.

The ending was unforgettable!