All My Lies is a twisty, fast-paced thriller laced with humor, sharp observations, and a protagonist who is as exasperating as she is entertaining. While I typically prefer books that terrify me, this was a refreshing change of pace, thanks to the unique perspective of Sloan, our accident-prone, catastrophically paranoid lead.

Sloan never lets us forget just how klutzy and reckless she is, and her chaotic thought process—filled with hilarious quips, self-deprecating humor, and dramatic fragments—reminded me of an adult Junie B. Jones. At first, I wasn’t sure how I felt about this style, but ultimately, it deepened my understanding of her character. Her paranoia and over-the-top thinking are relentless, making for an intriguing contrast in a thriller. She often ignores her gut instincts and logical reasoning, especially in dangerous situations, which is both fascinating and frustrating. One of her most memorable lines perfectly encapsulates her self-perception: “I identify with slush. My whole life I’ve been a slush puddle for people to step over.”

The narrative is further enriched by Sloan’s dreams and nightmares, offering an additional layer of perspective. These surreal moments enhance the psychological tension, pulling readers deeper into her mind.

I also loved the nods to powerhouse authors, classic works, and nostalgic media references. The book’s structure—filled with well-placed foreshadowing, breadcrumb clues, and unexpected bursts of humor—made it an engaging and effortless read. While some plot points were slightly predictable (which I never mind), the final chapters took a sharp, unexpected turn. The rapid-fire updates and last-minute curveballs left me audibly exclaiming, “WHAT?!” I had to reread the epilogue just to make sure I hadn’t imagined it. Are you JOKING?!

At the end of the book, Nelle Lamarr includes A LETTER FROM NELLE LAMARR, asking if readers would be interested in a five-years-later sequel. My answer? A resounding yes, please!

That said, I was left with a few lingering questions, the most pressing being: What exactly is a “butt girl with benefits?” I absolutely regret Googling this.

This may have been my first Nelle Lamarr read, but it certainly won’t be my last.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

This was an easy read. Flowed along quite nicely.

****SPOLIERS***

I worked out fairly quickly who Sloan's stalker was and who was trying to expose her for stealing the manuscript, also worked out the missing link and who the father was of the illegitimate child.

Although to be far, there could've been any one of many suspects as I don't think there was one redeeming character in the book. I didn't want Sloan to get away with what she'd done. She wasn't a character that you could warm to either.

On a side note there seemed to be a lot in the book about Sloan's dislike of self publishing - that didn't fit right with the story and it felt like it was the author's opinion not the characters. It just stood out and I don't think it needed to.

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book, this is my honest opinion

Wow, what a stunner! The opening was so hooky. I immediately sided with the protagonist working for such a harridan like that and was imagining what real life authors might be similar. A few popped into mind! It spiraled off into absolute bedlam and I really admired her bravery, although is admired the right word - probably not - but she did it, and it was a ballsy move! Great resolve and fun fast paced read. Cover is fire. Loved it.

This was a fast-paced book; I was invested from the start.
Thank you so much to NetGalley, the author and Inkubator Books for this ARC.

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Hooked from page #1! The story plot was great! That one character made a grit my teeth a few times.... It gave enough detail to keep me hooked without dragging on and on. It kept me wanting more and I was so invested, I would actually fall asleep with my kindle in my hand because I wanted to know what was happening in the next chapter. I can't wait to read more from this author!

All My Lies by Nelle Lamarr is a fast-paced domestic thriller with an intriguing premise, but it struggles to fully deliver on its potential. The story follows a protagonist whose seemingly perfect life begins to unravel as buried secrets come to light. With betrayal, deception, and shocking twists at its core, the book promises a gripping ride—but doesn’t always stick the landing.

The initial setup is strong, drawing you into the protagonist’s world and the mystery surrounding her past. However, the character development feels inconsistent. While the protagonist has moments of depth, many of the supporting characters are one-dimensional, making it difficult to stay fully invested in their fates. The twists are frequent, but some feel predictable or too reliant on coincidence, which diminishes their impact.

The pacing is a highlight, with short, snappy chapters that make it easy to keep turning the pages. Despite this, the ending feels rushed, with important plot threads either resolved too quickly or left hanging. All My Lies is an entertaining read with moments of real tension, but it ultimately falls short of being truly memorable. A solid 3 stars—a decent choice for a quick, light thriller, but it doesn’t stand out in a crowded genre.

New author to me and I was so looking forward to this book. Unfortunately, I just could not get through it. I don't even know what I was reading at one point. So much vulgarity and the main character, totally unrelatable and unlikeable, in my opinion. Definitely not what I was expecting.
Thanks for the advance copy of this book.

What was this? I couldn't even read this, it was so bad. Skimming ahead etc and It was like so out there, I had no desire to read it. Sad because I loved Nelle's last two books!

This is a pacy thriller/ mystery and is very well told.

It has twists and turns and I was gripped from the onset.

It is an intriguing read and unusual plot and I loved how the characters were unveiled the way they were.


highly recommended

This is the second Nelle Lamarr book I’ve read now (Night Nanny being the first) and this author is fast becoming one of my favourites. I love the easy writing, humour and in particular the never ending twists! The ending was very satisfying and although it did remind me of another book I’ve read, very ironic given the storyline, I enjoyed the side story to this one a lot more. Thanks for allowing early access to read this!

I loved the twist in the epilogue! It made the book worth it for me. I found the main character unlikeable and hard to root for, but the twists of this book kept me hooked - I read it one day!

This book wasn't quite what I expected based on the description. Instead of there being a slow reveal of what she did, it's all laid out in the early chapters so we're in on the secret with her. Also there's not a husband until almost half way through the book! Otherwise, I did find the reveals quite predictable, including the epilogue. I also would have avoided the book if I'd known about some trigger warnings. This won't prevent me from trying another one of the Author's books though, as I'm intrigued to see if another will land better with me.

Thanks to Inkubator Books and NetGalley for the ARC for my early review.

All My Lies was a fast-paced psychological thriller. There were a few grammatical and spelling errors and a few holes in the plot.
With some mild tweaking, All My Lies has the potential to be a fantastic read.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I went into this book with high expectations. Unfortunately, this one completely missed the mark for me.

The plot felt uninspired, with twists that were far too predictable to be effective. Instead of feeling the suspense or intrigue I had hoped for, I found myself rolling my eyes at the overused clichés. The constant mentions of Ugg boots and hiding things under couch cushions became grating and repetitive, to the point where it distracted me from the story itself.

What frustrated me most, though, was how little this book seemed to offer in terms of originality or emotional connection. While the premise had potential, it felt as though the story never truly got off the ground. The characters felt flat, and the plot lacked the tension or depth that could’ve saved it.

I wanted to like this book, I really did—but it just wasn’t for me. That's why I'm giving it 1 aka 0 ⭐.

ALL MY LIES BY NELLE LAMARR.
Release date set for the 20th of February 2025.
Every single character in this book made me sooooo suspicious of them.
I didn't trust anyone.
I thought it was very well written and this is a very talented writer.
The book was wrapped up perfectly and i really enjoyed this story

This book was excellent! From the well-developed characters to the twisty plot line, it kept me guessing and changing my theory the entire time.

Thanks to NetGalley and Inkubator Books, and of course, Nelle Lamarr, for the ARC!
I’m off to download another of her books!

This book was really fast paced- clear your day because you will want to keep reading to find out exactly what happened. If you love Freida McFadden books, you’ll also love this book! I thought I had it all figured out, and I did figure out a little but the last twist at the end, whew. I love how everything came together.

I received this as an ARC on NetGalley

I absolutely loved this book!

This book had me in chokehold - every turn of the page was a new twist and thrill

I wanted to like this book as I have read Nelle Lamarr’s previous books and enjoyed them. Unfortunately for me this was a big miss. It was predictable and the twists I was like really? At times it was repetitive I got fed up of hearing about Ugg boots and hiding things under couch cushions. I think this book just wasn’t for me as I have said I liked the authors other books. Don’t let my review put you off reading this as I’m sure this book will shock people throughout.

Thanks, NetGalley. The book was fast-paced and I finished it. Unfortunately there were too many repetitive and unbelievable plot points (Who can scan, edit, and rewrite an entire novel in just a few hours? And she hid ev-er-y-thing under seat cushions. All her seating must have been very lumpy.), a couple of holes (What happened with the typewriter cartridge?), as well as a few spelling/grammatical errors (e.g. "incinerator shoot" instead of "chute" and "barefoot" instead of "bare foot"). I also knew exactly where the story was going, especially the (I presume) "shocking" epilogue. Also two of the characters, including one of the "good guys", were rapists.